Should hinges match door knobs? And there's no hard and fast rule when choosing, generally if your hinges are exposed they should match your handles and knobs finishes. ... You can easily hold the hinges and knobs or handles against the finish of your doors and cabinets to see which colours and styles go best together.

Do door knobs have to match other hardware?

You do not have to have matching door knobs throughout the house. A lot of vendors will have designed "families" of door hardware for this very reason. ... You can play with a different finish for the cabinet hardware or light fixtures but make sure all the door hardware has the same finish to look cohesive.

What are the types of hinges?