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Drawer pulls placement12/19/2023 ![]() Styles they work with: Best on basic, plain cabinetry - modern, traditional, contemporary - so the knob gets the attention. They’re good for you if: You enjoy expressing personality and taking chances in your decor Also, it’s a look that can be overdone if too many are used in one space. Pros: They can bring a dash of drama to an otherwise blah room.Ĭons: These knobs aren’t always the easiest to grip and pull, because function isn’t always the first thing in mind. It can be one of those small touches that really makes a room. If you have a cabinet that stands alone, this is a good spot to show some personality and flair, or even splurge on one or two pricey knobs. Notice the knobs aren’t scrunched down in the bottom corner. This is also a great example of knob placement. The knife and fork here likely remind the homeowners not to take themselves too seriously. First, sometimes a novelty knob is the perfect touch to bring to an otherwise blah kitchen. What they are: Artsy knobs with personality, and usually a theme. Styles they work with: Traditional, Arts and Crafts, colonial, country, vintage They’re good for you if: You need a firm grip to open drawers and doors. Just don’t mix the knobs and hinges on the same door those definitely should be coordinated so one doesn’t detract from the other.Ĭons: Works with only a handful of styles Use longer pulls for extra-tall cabinets such as pantries. Generally, pulls between 5 - 7' for uppers are a safe choice - go larger for a more contemporary look. Cabinet doors do not follow the 1/3 rule. While these black ones are a good choice with the black appliances and lighting, don’t feel your knobs must match all the finishes in your kitchen it’s OK to mix things up. Using a pull that is approximately 1/3 the length of the drawer is a good rule of thumb. These industrial-feeling pulls are a blend of colonial and Arts and Crafts, and come in a wide variety of finishes. ![]() ![]() ![]() They take us back to an old-fashioned era when window fittings were smooth and simple, with softly rounded handles. These are window-sash-style pulls, the homey comfort food of cabinetry hardware. Just look how smart black hardware looks against the white wood and subway tiles in this kitchen. What they are: Pulls based on window sash fittings, designed to lift heavy windows in the early 1900s during the transitional period. ![]()
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