Kitchen Drawer Handles Placement

But you may want to place the pulls closer to the top.

Kitchen drawer handles placement.

Knobs pulls and other handles are like jewelry for cabinets. But before you drill any holes you should know that there is a science behind knob and handle. Longer lengths for longer drawers. To place this hardware correctly divide the drawer into thirds and place the hardware in the left and right portions of the drawer.

This can offer a cleaner more contemporary appearance and it also is easier to operate your drawers with. The alternative to centering your hardware is to place it on the upper frame piece or on a slab drawer in the upper quarter of the drawer. The placement and positioning of cabinet hardware also makes a kitchen more functional. When drawers are 24 wide or wider we often like to double up on knobs or pulls.

With multiple drawers stacked on top of each other choosing this placement makes each knob a little lower and harder to reach. If you put it in the exact center of the drawer front it may actually look a little lower than the center. The right kitchen cabinet hardware can complement and accentuate the lines colors and textures of your space. Rather than using two pulls on wide drawers you can use a single pull that is longer in length.

Kitchen cabinet knob and handle placement guide. Using a pull that is approximately 1 3 the length of the drawer is a good rule of thumb.