Should cabinet hardware match stainless steel appliances?
Ideally, yes. If you have just a refrigerator in stainless
steel, and you don't have the money at the moment to redo the
hardware, then don't despair. If, however, you are planning to
renovate the kitchen hardware and you've got a few stainless steel
appliances, you should definitely match the hardware with the
silver look of the appliances. This doesn't mean that you have to
purchase stainless steel hardware - any hardware with a silver
finish (nickel, chrome, pewter, etc) will do the trick. The more
that you create a consistent look throughout the kitchen space with
your hardware, appliances, lighting choices and other decisions,
the more consistent and appealing the overall decor will be.