When it comes to furniture hardware, the first thing that comes to our mind is slide rails and hinges. But in fact, hardware also has a very precise classification. It can be roughly divided into basic hardware, functional hardware and decorative hardware . Basic hardware and functional hardware are the two most mentioned categories in custom furniture. There are many points to talk about in these two types of hardware, so we will divide the "hardware" of custom furniture into two parts. Today, let's focus on the basic hardware .

Basic hardware often serves to connect the various parts of the cabinet, including drawers, hinges, handles, screws and other common hardware, which are an indispensable part of furniture.

Hinges are commonly known as "hinges" . They are responsible for connecting the cabinet and the door panel, and can be said to be the core content of basic hardware . Hinges have to withstand multiple openings and closings every day, and they also have to bear the weight of the door panel. If you choose the wrong one, it will not only affect the user experience, but also may cause safety hazards.

Selection points

1. Material selection:  stainless steel, preferably nickel-plated , corrosion-resistant and high-strength;

2. Choose a brand:  big brands are more durable. For example, the Hettich hinges used by Quanyou can carry a load of 50KG and can be opened continuously for 200,000 times without deformation, which is very stable.

3. Look at the accessories:  It is best to match the hinge with a damper to prevent impact and reduce shock, and to ensure safety and silence.

Slide rails, also known as guide rails and slideways, are generally used on drawers or movable cabinet doors. They determine whether doors and drawers of all sizes of furniture can be pushed and pulled freely and smoothly, and whether the doors and drawers are durable.

There are many types of slide rails, mainly side slide rails (two/three-section rails), bottom rails, and saddle rails, which can be further divided into roller slide rails, steel ball slide rails, gear slide rails and damping slide rails.

Generally speaking, cabinets inside wardrobes mostly use side sliding rails, while drawers with higher load-bearing requirements mostly use bottom rails.

Nowadays, many families choose sliding rails with damping when customizing cabinets . They can not only reduce noise but also buffer the force of closing the cabinets, preventing users from being injured by closing drawers quickly.

Selection points

1. Check the quality of steel:  The load-bearing capacity of a drawer is closely related to the steel material of the track. When choosing, you can open the drawer and press the track at the bottom to see if it is loose or flipped. If the above situation occurs, do not choose it.

2. Choose the pulley material:  The quality of the material affects the smoothness of the pulley during use. During the selection process, you can push and pull it repeatedly to feel its smoothness. The best one is without any blockage and without any sound .

The clothes rail is what we commonly call a clothes rail , which consists of a clothes rail base and a clothes rail rod. Because clothes for all seasons need to be hung on the clothes rail, its hardness and load-bearing capacity need to be paid special attention to. A high-quality clothes rail is not only non-slip , but also does not , and is very strong and durable.

Selection points

When choosing a clothes rail, you can conduct a load-bearing capacity test. A good clothes rail can withstand a weight of 50~100kg .

Flap support refers to the support rod in furniture, also called gas support rod . It is generally composed of a pressure tube, a piston, a piston rod and several connecting parts, and is filled with high-pressure nitrogen.

The effect of cabinets and wall cabinets opening with one push is achieved through gas struts. Gas struts are divided into ordinary gas struts and "free-stop gas struts". Among them, the "free-stop gas struts" provide better user experience and can be stopped at the corresponding height/angle at will. It will not hit your head, nor will the cabinet door be flipped to an unreachable height.

Handles are the most common hardware that we can see with our naked eyes, and are mainly divided into external, embedded and hidden types .

The most common handles used to be external handles, but nowadays, many people choose built-in and hidden handles because they are worried about family members bumping into them, or for the sake of aesthetics and the pursuit of a simple home decoration effect.

Selection points

1. Choose the right material:  The handles are made of a variety of materials , including copper, zinc alloy, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and non-metallic materials such as leather, plastic, and wood.

(1)  Among metals, pure copper and stainless steel have the best texture, and electroplated or painted aluminum alloys are also good;

(2)  Among non-metallic items, solid wood looks good but is not moisture-proof, ceramics are generally used for retro designs, and leather is used in some special designs;

2. Pay attention to the appearance:  In addition to the material, the appearance of the handle is also one of the objects that need to be taken into consideration. Generally speaking, common home decoration styles have corresponding handle materials to match;

(1)  New Chinese style, Nordic style: wooden and ceramic handles can be used;

(2)  Modern, light luxury, simple style: alloy, copper, leather, metal and other handles can be used;

In addition, "one-door-to-top" handles are also very popular in custom cabinets . They look simpler and more elegant than traditional handles, and can instantly enhance the sense of luxury of the entire space when used on cabinets.