Hardware

Hardware, what goes where? Who knows?!?! Often, as we near the end of a remodel and it's time for finishes and hardware, my clients are left scratching their heads about what goes where.

In my opinion, there are no rules for interior design, but I'd say in about 99% of the kitchens, bathrooms, or custom built-ins where hardware is needed, I do knobs on doors and pulls on drawers; although one might argue all pulls or all knobs can create more of a cohesive look.

But what kind of pulls? bar pulls, finger pulls, cup pulls... Haaaaalp!

It can be a little overwhelming. So here are some standard rules of thumb:

• Standard size cabinets up to 30” wide for drawers, or 34” tall for doors: 3 inches to 5 inches long pulls are often a good choice. (see image below for examples)

• Larger cabinetry - drawers 30” and up or doors taller than 34”: Single pulls 5 inches to 12 inches can often look the most proportionate on larger doors and drawers. One exception to this would be that larger drawers can also get away with having two 3 inch to 5 inch long pulls as well, if that style is preferred.

• Smaller Appliances (i.e. Dishwasher Or Fridge Drawers): 12 inch long appliance pulls are typically large enough.

• Larger Appliances (Refrigerator Or Freezer Columns): 18 inches or longer appliance pulls can look most proportionate.