They come in a variety of styles from vividly colorful options like these Royal Craft Vintage Pull Knobs or the more subdued shades and carved details of suiwotin's Green Ceramic Knobs.

Instead, many people opt to give them a facelift using paint and some new hardware, including knobs and pulls. But how do you know when to use knobs, and when pulls would be the better option?

If you're lucky, you can find old closet handles and knobs at second-hand shops. But to get the same look as vintage ceramic ...