How To Measure For Replacement Kitchen Cabinet Handles

To help you choose the correct size of decorative hardware we have put together some images showing the relative scale of different pieces on different cabinets.

How to measure for replacement kitchen cabinet handles. If there are predrilled holes on the drawer then case is different. Our handles are all listed with a measurement appended to the title. A long pull 9 provides a contemporary look whereas a mid-length pull 5-7 is more transitional or traditional.

This measurement is always greater than the center to center measurement. As the size of the hardware increases the more the design style shifts from modern to contemporary. Center-to-Center the distance from the CENTER of one screw hole to the CENTER of the other screw hole.

Hardware size can greatly impact the look of the cabinetry. If youre replacing your cabinet hardware and have pre-drilled holes in your cabinet or drawer its important to buy new pulls that have the same center-to-center distance as your old pulls. Extend the line along the work area.

Soft Close Hinges Blum. Hardware size as a design element is more specific to pulls. There is no right or wrong size to choose but we do recommend choosing pulls that have at least a 3-34 center to center the distance between the screw holes.

Custom Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Pulls. Place your tape measure. This size looks pleasing on most cabinets while still being large enough to grip comfortably.

5 pulls are also an excellent choice. Next measure the total width. Mark the depth of the cabinet bases on the floor.