Kitchen Cabinet Pull Placement

Selection of drawer knob and cabinet door pull jigs and templates.

Kitchen cabinet pull placement.

However when hardware is poorly placed it can make an otherwise awesome space look off. Whether it s swapping dated hardware for something new or picking cabinet hardware for a brand new space it adds so much to the overall design. Whether you are building a new bathroom with fancy drawer pulls or putting in some traditional cabinet knobs in your kitchen hardware placement is something you want to make sure and get right the first time. There are numerous templates and jigs as shown in figure 11 that will make the duplication of the positioning of the knobs and or pulls much easier than attempting to use a tape measure or ruler.

That is why we have decided to put together our best tips for making sure you place your hardware correctly. Knobs pulls and other handles are like jewelry for cabinets. The placement and positioning of cabinet hardware also makes a kitchen more functional. This placement is also the most practical putting the handles as much within reach as possible.

Cabinet doors can be pulled from just about anywhere one reaches opening and closing. Lower cabinet pull or knob placement is similar to upper cabinet s. The main difference is you ll place them near the top of the door on the stile so you can reach them without bending over too far. Angular would work for cabinets but not so much for drawers due to height and placement in the center for balanced pull.

Center the hardware horizontally on the stile between 2 and 4 inches down from the top edge. That s why we ve decided to pull together our best tips for making sure you place your hardware correctly. The same goes with pulls on cabinet doors. The right kitchen cabinet hardware can complement and accentuate the lines colors and textures of your space.