What do you call the handles on drawers?

A drawer pull (wire pull or simply pull) is a handle to pull a drawer out of a chest of drawers, cabinet or other furniture piece.

What sizes do drawer handles come in?

Standard Drawers (about 12″ – 36″) Standard-sized drawers can use any of the following pull sizes: 3” (one or two), 4” (one or two), 96mm, and 128mm.

What are the different types of drawer pulls?

Cup/Pin Pulls.

Handle/Bar Pulls.

Bail Pulls.

Finger Pulls.

Appliance Pulls.

Drop/Hanging Pulls.

What can I use instead of drawer pulls?

Plastic toys from the dollar store or thrift shop are great pieces to start with. The plastic is softer and very forgiving if you end up needing to take a few tries to get the hole drilled out. They are somewhat large for your basic door knob or drawer pull, but could work on the right piece.

What is a cabinet pull?

What is a Pull? Pulls are small fixtures attached to drawers’ front faces to allow them to be pulled open. To make installation simple, cabinet drawers and doors are often made with a precut hole to help assist with consistent placement.

What is a bail pull?

Bail Pull. A drawer pull with a bail handle which swings from the two posts.

How do I know what size drawer pulls to buy?

Determine Size While there is no set rule, we generally recommend that the pull length is approximately 1/3 of the cabinet or drawer width. Small Drawers that are 12” or less typically work best with a pull that is 3” to 4” long or a knob that is 1” in diameter.

How do I know what size drawer pulls?

There is no right or wrong size to choose, but we do recommend choosing pulls that have at least a 3-3/4″ center to center (the distance between the screw holes). This size looks pleasing on most cabinets, while still being large enough to grip comfortably. 5″ pulls are also an excellent choice.

What is the most popular cabinet pull?

Top 16 Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

Mushroom Cabinet Knobs (Brushed Satin Nickel)
Center to Center Bar Pull (Stainless Steel)
Arendal Cup Pull (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
Black Marble & Polished Nickel Knob.
Princetonian Bar Pull (Brushed Satin Nickel)
Clarity Clear Glass Knob.

What are cabinet handles called?

cabinet pulls
Nevertheless, cabinet handles, also called cabinet pulls, and their near kin, cabinet knobs, can make a big difference in the look and utility of your kitchen.