I bought a dresser from Home Goods about 2 years ago. I loved the style, hated the stain. I brought it home and gel stained it. And sprayed the hideous hardware.

I should also add that this was not a cheapo dresser. It was a massive dresser that was made by Drexel Heritage and retailed for over $2k. Nobody liked the finish, and it was reduced on double clearance at HG to $200. The dresser today is gorgeous.

So, yes. Go ahead, and paint. Maybe since they are kitchen cabinets and get a lot of use, you should use a top coat on that hardware when done. Or, just keep a couple of extra cans of spray paint in the basement for touch ups.

Try some Rub 'n Buff first. It's available at craft stores, for which you can always get a coupon.
It's supposed to work on metal, whereas metal that gets high use would probably wear off.

BTW. Bee.
Really nice dresser. Quite a statement. Not surprised at that in your house!

that's a beeee-autiful dresser indeed! :) i've painted furniture and accessories right out of the store too, so i don't know why cabinet hardware would give me pause. haha

and CEFreeman, i love rub n buff, but i want a matte black finish, so that didn't occur to me because i've only seen the metallic rub n buff carried locally. A quick search shows it does come in black! maybe i'll spray paint black for coverage and then finish with some black rub n buff for protection. i'm liking that plan!

gosh, i was looking to you all to prevent me from doing something silly and here you are encouraging me! :)

and in case anyone is searching on this topic... here's a great blog DIY project on spray painting black and then using copper rub n buff in order to create a DIY oil rubbed bronze finish.

Here is a link that might be useful: DIY Oil Rubbed Bronze finish cabinet hardware