When working with clients, they often ask our opinion about choosing the right size cabinet pulls to fit the look they are trying to achieve.
While design is really very personal and there are no set in stone rules for selecting the best size cabinet pulls, there are some general rules of thumb we follow.
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Before we jump into talking about the best sizes of pulls to choose, we should start by discussing some some of the different kinds of cabinet pulls out there. Each style of pull has it’s own look and in some cases, they even function somewhat differently.
Bar pulls generally are characterized by having a long bar, attached by one or two points to the cabinet, that is used as handle to opening a cabinet door or drawer. These tend to be the most common type of pull we see. They work well on most styles of cabinet door, from shaker to more contemporary, because there are almost endless varieties, sizes, and styles available.
Cup pulls are distinguishable as being half circles that attach to a cabinet and are opened by reaching underneath and pulling out. These are typically used most often on drawers because of the way they function, they are most used on cabinets that pull straight out. This is a popular option for many traditional and modern spaces, with a wide array of options available to fit many different styles.
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Finger pulls are a modern cabinet design that is often screwed into either the side, top, or back of a cabinet door with a thin piece of metal that wraps around to the front of the door form the pull. These are a sleek and contemporary look that are popular when looking for a more minimal take on cabinet pulls. Finger pulls are often seen in kitchens with european flat panel cabinets.
Appliance pulls often resemble a larger version of the above bar pulls. They are typically a long bar connected to the cabinet with two points, one on either end. Appliance pulls come in a variety of sizes, some around 12” long with a large majority being 18” or longer. They can be when appliances have cabinet panels in place of the typical appliance front. These appliance pulls are often a larger version of other pulls used in the kitchen and can help the appliance blend more seamlessly into the space by having a similar handle. Sometimes, they can also be used on an appliance with the original stainless door if the holes in the appliance door line up with the appliance pull.
When it comes to using only pulls, or using a mixture of both knobs and pulls, there isn’t a right or wrong choice. We often do both options for clients, and either one can look beautiful.
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That said, because we are talking specifically about sizes for cabinet pulls, let’s talk about some of the benefits of using pulls for both cabinet doors and drawers:
Standard size cabinet pulls can range between 1 inch for small bar and finger pulls and go up to 20+ inches for appliance pulls.
As we mentioned above, there isn’t a definite rule for selecting a size, but below are the rules we usually follow when talking to client’s about the best size pull for their cabinets.
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When you start, it is helpful to have a plan of your kitchen and know your cabinet sizes to help in making your decision, as the sizes will help you select something that best fits your proportions.
As we mentioned above, for cabinet drawers 30 inches wide or more we would recommend a pull 5 inches or longer, OR two pulls 3 inches to 5 inches long each.
This is necessary because the longer a drawer gets the more weight it can hold and the harder it may be to open.
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If the majority of your cabinets are 30 inches wide or less, with an exception of one or two larger cabinets, then you may want to consider having two smaller pulls on each larger cabinet.
Below is an example of a kitchen where we used two pulls on the large drawers. Most of the cabinets in the kitchen were less than 30” wide and had smaller pulls. To keep the look of the pulls similar, we used two smaller pulls on the larger drawer so that the sizes would look cohesive throughout the kitchen.
In this next picture you’ll see an example of a kitchen where the majority of the cabinets are larger and thus have larger drawers. In this case, the look was made most cohesive by using one larger pull for all of the drawers.
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Cabinet pulls throughout a space definitely do not have to be the same size. It is all a matter of your personal preference.
In the following image you will see cabinets with pulls of varying sizes depending on the different cabinet sizes. Although each cabinet may have different size pulls, you will notice that the stack of three drawers all do have the same size pull. In our experience, using the same pull size for a stack of drawers is something that is considered a standard practice.
In the next image, you will see that all the pulls that were used in this bathroom are the same size throughout the space, whether used horizontally or vertically on the doors and drawers.
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When designing spaces for ourselves and our clients we do like to have some cohesiveness to the size of pulls throughout a space.
Ideally, we prefer the size of the pulls on the drawers to match and the size of the pulls on the doors to match. The exception to this being the appliance pulls, as they are usually larger.
Check out some of our articles with favorites of a wide variety of styles of cabinet pulls for your kitchen, bathroom, built-ins, bars and more!
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We know just how big of a difference the perfect pulls can make on cabinetry! Choosing the right size pulls is important to ensure you get correct proportions with your cabinet design. Using our simple rule of thumb makes it easy to create a plan that will meet your desired aesthetic and achieve a cohesive look.
Now we want to hear from you - Are you planning a remodel and looking for the perfect size cabinet pulls for your home? What style and size pull do you like best? Let us know in the comments below?As small business owners who have been selling cabinet hardware in the United States for just over 14 years, we feel as though we have a pretty good pulse on our customer's everyday cabinet hardware concerns.
One of the most common questions that we get is about cabinet pull sizes and how to choose the right size pull for your kitchen.
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So, if you find yourself wondering what size pull handle will look right on your kitchen cabinet doors, then we have got you covered!
In a previous article, we tackled the question of how to choose the best size pulls for your cabinet DRAWERS. Selecting pulls for cabinet DOORS and selecting pulls for cabinet DRAWERS is a different process.
In the article about how to choose pulls for your cabinet drawers, we introduced you to the 1/3 guideline. The guide is an easy way to find a pull that is properly proportioned for the width of the drawer.
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When it comes to cabinet doors you don't have to (and usually don't) use the 1/3 rule to figure out the pull size that you will need.
Well, what you will find is that there isn't one set rule to follow for cabinet pull sizing on cabinet doors, but we have some suggestions that we think will help.
As we said, when it comes to cabinet doors, there is no hard and fast rule about which size pull you should use. So we typically tell our customers to stick to a scaled and balanced look that works for them, their kitchen, and their design style.
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We find that cabinet pulls with an overall length of 4-5 inches are a good choice for standard-sized cabinets doors. Depending on the pull style, the pulls in this size range tend to have hole spacing from 3 inches to 5 inches.
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This pretty brushed gold pull has 3-3/4 hole spacing and is 4-7/16 overall, making it the perfect size for a standard cabinet door with a smaller sized pull.
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It is not uncommon for standard-sized cabinets to use slightly longer pulls that fall in the 6-8 inch range of overall length.
Depending on the pull style, they will end up being in the
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