I encountered some problems with drawer pull size also. Its very difficult to find varying sizes within the same collection. And who wants mismatched hardware??

If you are doing contemporary styling, then you can go with the straight pulls. They're easy to find in almost any length. If you are doing traditional, like I did, check out www.myknobs.com. I found some collections in oil rubbed bronzed that had everything I needed in matched patterns- 3" pulls, 5" pulls, cabinet knobs etc. Good luck!

I have 5" pulls on my base cabinets - also overwhelmingly drawers, and IMO, they look great. I have several different drawer and door sizes, and the mix isn't bothersome to me at all. However, in hindsight, I would have used one pull per drawer, but it's too late now. I used 2 pulls for drawers 30" and over, and I think it's a touch busy.

I like the idea of same-size pulls on different-size drawers. And I like the idea of the 5" on the long drawers, so you can only have one.

I used 4" on my =30" drawers. I didn't care for the 2 handled look, plus I have a tendency to use only one of the 2 pulls, so I was worried about ruining the drawer. The 8" looks great. As for 5", I would use that blue painters tape and make a mock up of the pulls on the drawers to see if that's a look you like. We used Restoration Harware Pulls as they come in 4, 6 and 8" sizes. They were a bit more expensive but I saved by using 1 pull instead of 2 on my large drawers.

I originally thought I wanted the same size pulls on all my lower drawers for consistency. And like you, I only wanted one, not two.

However, I ended up with different sizes as I decided they look and function better. I have two banks of drawers (one 30" and one 36") On the long drawers (30 and 36), we went with one 7" pull. On the upper drawers (15/18") we went with 1.5" pulls. I like the clean look and they work very well.

You can just see the small pools under the plywood counter lip.

That should be pulls, not pools. Duh!

Wow, kailleanm, I never thought of those little ones. I just remembered that I have some 8" wide drawers in one of the baths and they'll be totally overwhelmed by 5" pulls. Those little ones function more like knobs, don't they?

And one other thing is that you've mounted them all really high. That means less of a reach down to them, and less bending. I like that, but didn't think it was "allowed" somehow!

thinking, rethinking...

That's just the style of these particular pulls. They actually screw to the top inside of the cabinet - they're u-shaped (with one short "leg")

Here is a link that might be useful: Photo of pull

I think it'll be fine, but of course mock it up first. Kailleanm's got a different style I think, with the clean almost pull-less look, and I'm not sure it translates.

Make sure your pulls don't catch your clothes. But the ones that catch clothes are the easiest to open without fingers...anyway, keep stuff like that in mind. If the 5" pulls are on 4" centers, that's a big plus because it's a common size if you want to change later on.

P.S. I just wanted to correct something - my largest pulls are 12" not 7". I had been considering the 7" for my smaller drawers, but went with the 1.5" instead.

kailleanm: thanks for updating the size; I thought they looked awfully long! And the way your pulls sit is very interesting. I'll go take a closer look this aftn.

fori: I'm laughing because DH thinks i'm obsessed with stuff like not getting my clothes caught. I do it all the time and have almost gotten knocked off my feet. So, I've been looking at the non-catching ones.

Pockets are the worst, aren't they?

If you have a contemporary slab, Kailleanm's are a really nice option. And if you change your mind on size, no visible holes! Can open without fingers, but won't get caught on your pants and snap you back.

pinktoes, I had the exact same question a few months back. My cabinet guy said there are no function problems with using the 5" pulls on all my drawers including the longest (34") He said it's only about asthetics and what looks good to me. I also don't like the look of two pulls. So we went with the 5" pull everywhere and it looks fine!

I am with lishaana. I chose Restoration Hardware because I could pick different size pulls in the same style/finish. And I'm using 4", 6" and 8" on the drawers and knobs on the cabinets. I believe I saw a post that RH is having a sale soon - the 16th I think.

Pinktoes,

As I mentioned in the other current post about pulls, I went with all the same pulls everywhere. Purchased from Lowes at about $4.00 a piece. Which still put me over $200 just for handles.

They were chosen partially for functional reasons, ie. the smooth curve cannot catch on anything, and the handle sticks out far enough to confortably fit my hand even when the pull in on a recessed panel on a drawer; and partially for aesthetic reasons, the brushed metal surface matches the monorail track lighting, and the curved shape echos the curved front of the dish drawers and the fridge, and the curved handles of the fridge and the oven.

I bought stainless steel bar pulls in different sizes from Woodworkers Hardware in CA. I bought off their website. I bought alot more than I needed, in several different sizes. There prices were excellent, they were helpful when I called to ask questions, and there was NO restocking fee. You've got to really watch the restocking fees! The only thing is you had to ship things back within 30 days. But you'll know very quickly what you need once you have it on site, so that doesn't seem like such a big deal. Oh, and you have to pay return shipping. That ran up into some gulp -- serious numbers -- but even so, the selection, service, and prices were great so I considered it a 'opportunity cost'.

that's funny - i also was thinking of different sizes until i went to expo and decided 5" would work for all. :)
of course, my widest drawer will be only 24"w - so not as extreme.
what are you getting? at expo, i liked the siro metro and dec-har designs bow pulls.

lindybarts: oh, i lust for your pulls! But, alas, I am far too disinterested in housecleaning to muck out what I know would get deposited in those crevices/ridges by OTHER people who live with me.

jmfromil: I was at Restoration last week, but running late and couldn't wait for the slow browsers to clear out of the cab. hardware section. I'll be down that way next week and look again.

bob cville: I really like your choice. DH has to touch and feel, so I'm gathering some samples for him to attach to a board, so we can experience them just like in a showroom. I MUST have plain and they need to return to the cabinet front without an end to get caught on. DH doesn't like the curved ones much, but I might get a curved rectangular one past him. I read the other thread. And, yes, our GC knows we'll be picky about the cabinetmaker since DH builds furniture himself.

judithn: I'll check with the site you mentioned in CA.

glad: I liked a lot of siro's, but I don't have the names in front of me. It's all here--somewhere. I'm thinking 5" is a good size for all also.

ALL: I know this seems like a small thing but I really appreciate your help with it. Once I gather all the samples I think we can test them out for "feel" and do some size mockups to see what looks best as well. (No handles on our cabinets in the current house; maybe we'll tape some of the samples on??)

here is the siro metro. top is matte chrome, bottom matte nickel

Here is a link that might be useful: Metro

LOL Pink! That's funny! I never in a million years would have thought about the ridges being a gunk magnet. You had me panicked for a moment. But I just ran my finger over it and it's not really much of a ridge. Trust me, my jelly handed kids can make a mess out of most anything and so far, this hasn't been an issue for us!

Post your samples when you get them. ;c)

lindybarts: I don't want to hijack this thread, but could you provide information (manufacturer, style number) about your beautiful pulls? Thanks! Lisa

Lisa, they are from Amerock. Very affordable too!

Here is a link that might be useful: Amerock Oil Rubbed Bronze

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I'm doing my drawers and pulls now. For my kitchen, I decided that 24" or smaller, I used one 5" pull; and two 5" pulls on the larger drawers. I have a lot of drawers and it's looking good. I am so thrilled with my choice of pull and size.

I bought my pulls and knobs from a lady off eBay that has been wonderful. I saved over half of the best price I could find online for my total purchase. The seller also special ordered matching pulls that she did not have online. I am so thrilled. With my cabinets, travertine backsplash, and granite, this very subtle hardware gave my granite and cabinets the age and zing they needed. This seller tells you the exact model number so you know precisely what you are ordering. Buying a quantity certain, the shipping is free. Seller: redbuyer2000(3393)
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Here is a link that might be useful: Here's my knob.