The Complete Guide to Joinery Hardware: What You Need, What You Should Avoid, and Why It Matters
Joinery isn’t just about great design or premium boards—it’s about how everything comes together, and that’s where hardware plays a huge role.
At Creador and Assembled, we’ve delivered thousands of kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, and feature joinery pieces across residential and commercial developments. And if there’s one thing we know for sure—it’s that good hardware is the difference between frustration and flawless function.
So, here’s your complete breakdown of what you need to know when it comes to joinery hardware.
What Is Joinery Hardware?
Joinery hardware includes all the functional components that make your joinery work smoothly, such as:
Hinges
Drawer runners and slides
Cabinet handles or push-to-open systems
Lift-up systems for overhead cabinets
Soft-close mechanisms
Brackets, fasteners, and fixings
Why It Matters
Quality hardware does more than just look nice—it extends the lifespan of your joinery, improves usability, and adds value to the final product.
Here’s what you’re really getting when you choose the right hardware:
Smooth, consistent movement (no slamming drawers or squeaky hinges)
Better weight support and load capacity
Cleaner lines and minimalist design (especially with push-to-open or handleless systems)
Fewer maintenance issues or callbacks
Our Recommendation? Go with Blum.
We exclusively use Blum hardware on all our Creador and Assembled projects.
Why?
Because they’ve spent decades perfecting function, durability, and aesthetic integration. It’s the hardware of choice for joinery that’s designed to last.
Benefits of Blum include:
Lifetime warranty on their products
Whisper-quiet, soft-close movement
Sleek European design
Flexible systems for all cabinet types
We’re also proud to have an exclusive partnership with Blum, which means better pricing and supply reliability for your project.