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Where should cabinet handles be placed?
Cabinet knobs are placed opposite of door hinges. On wall cabinets, knobs are usually placed 2-1/2” to 3” from the bottom corner of the door. On base cabinets, they are placed 2-1/2” to 3” from the upper corner of the door. If your drawer is 24” or wider, you may choose to place a second knob.
Should kitchen handles be vertical or horizontal?
The universal rule is that handles are placed vertically on doors and horizontally on pull-out drawers. Stand in your new kitchen and hold your handles against the drawers and cabinet doors to try out different heights and positions for each of them.
Should drawer handles be centered?
As far as the height of your drawer hardware, the classic choice is to center them vertically. With multiple drawers stacked on top of each other, choosing this placement makes each knob a little lower and harder to reach.
Should kitchen cabinets have knobs or pulls?
There are no strict rules to follow when choosing whether to select a knob or a pull or both. One preference is to use knobs for all doors and pulls for all drawers. For any large door such as a pantry and any pull-out door (including pull-out base pantries or trash pull-outs), use a pull.
Where do you put cup pulls on drawers?
Cup Pulls: Cup pulls are only ever used on drawers, and I like to center them in the middle of the drawer slab. If you have a 5 piece drawer (top and bottom rails, inside panel, and side rails) you want to make sure the hardware itself will fit (centered) in the middle panel before purchasing and installing.
Where do pulls go on slab cabinet doors?
For slab doors, you will want the hole placement to be equidistant from the bottom and side of the cabinet. 2″ is typically a good distance. For pulls, you will want the end of the pull to be in this position. Adjust the screw hole placement accordingly if necessary.
Where do you put pulls on Shaker cabinets?
Center of the Stile: Knobs and pulls can be placed halfway up the stile of your Shaker door. Keep in mind you’ll want to be able to reach the handles, since they will be placed higher up along the stile. Just Above or Below the Corners: Place the knobs or pulls 2” to 3” from the lower or upper corner.
Do you put hardware on false drawers?
Having a false drawer handle adds continuity and are more visually appealing than having a bald-faced drawer. Although having a drawer handle on a false drawer does not increase storage space, many enjoy the look of having all of their drawer faces with knobs or handles.
How long should bar pulls?
Bar Pulls are traditionally measured center-to-center and they should not exceed 1/3 of the length of a cabinet door or width of a drawer. Pulls 3-7 inches in length will sit the most comfortably on doors less than 24 inches tall.
How do you measure center to center drawer pulls?
To find the center-to-center measurement, use a screwdriver to remove your current pulls, then take a ruler or measuring tape and measure from the center of one screw hole to the center of the other screw hole.
Do cabinets look better with hardware?
Cabinet hardware should match existing metalwork such as your sink faucet, or appliances. This creates a unified look in any kitchen or bathroom. There is a time and place to mix and match finishes… but not with hardware.
Are knobs or pulls better?
In many instances, knobs make it easier to open upper cabinets. Pulls, on the other hand, offer easier operation of lower cabinets. Just take a look at this Victorian kitchen. You’ll notice that all the upper cabinets have knobs, while the majority of the lower cabinets feature pulls.
How do you decide on pulls or knobs?
Small Drawers that are 12” or less typically work best with a pull that is 3” to 4” long or a knob that is 1” in diameter. Large Drawers that are 30” to 48″will require a pull that is longer than 8″ or a knob that is 1″ in diameter or greater. Using two pulls or knobs for a large drawer also works great.
How Big Should Cup pull be?
Determine Size While there is no set rule, we generally recommend that the pull length is approximately 1/3 of the cabinet or drawer width.
How do you measure for cabinet pulls?
To accurately measure existing fixing centers, open your kitchen door or drawer and measure the distance between the center of each screw. This measurement should be used when specifying your new handles.
Can you mix knobs and pulls on kitchen cabinets?
Yes. You can mix knobs and pulls. It’s recommended to use pulls for cabinets that are higher up and knobs for lower style cabinets. Lower drawers that slide are typically fitted with a pull handle.
Where should cabinet door hinges be placed?
Lightweight cabinet doors typically need two hinges, spaced about five inches from the top and bottom edges. Tall or heavy cabinet doors may need a third hinge centered between the top and bottom hinges for additional support.
Why do vanities have fake drawers?
Fake drawer fronts are used to continue the visual line created by other drawers or cabinet openings. They are often placed in areas in which a drawer would not be appropriate, such as directly under sinks.
What do you do with a fake drawer under a sink?
With a little creativity you can create valuable space in that area right below the sink. Faux kitchen drawers can be instantly transformed into a hinged drawer that allows you to store small items like sponges, scrubbers, and cleaning supplies right where you need them most.
Can you put knobs on kitchen drawers?
Yes, you can put knobs onto your kitchen drawers! The installation process is very easy, and many individuals even prefer it over installing traditional pull handles. The trickiest part might be deciding where to place the knobs on the drawers and placing them in the same spot on every drawer.
