We picked out nearly a dozen different hardware types, and this wasn't one my hubby agreed to initially. I ordered this one anyone.  My contractor recommended knobs over bars because thin bars that are in these days tend to tarnish new cabinets more easily with longer fingernails and grubby, greasy hands. Never thought of that, but made sense and these were a nice compromise. Of all the hardware I ordered to see in my new kitchen, these were the clear stand outs that elevated the look. We have dove white cabinets with black stainless steel appliances and we went with polished nickel/black bronze. They look terrific!