Thinking a simple bar pull, not fancy - shown in brushed brass and gunmetal.

LOL you read my mind Bev. I love that look but don't think hubby will love it and that is not as easy to change as handles when gold is out in a minute.

Can we see the handles? I think it's generally agreed upon that mixed metals are 100% fine as long as you stick with the same style.

I'm with you . I prefer for expensive fixtures such as faucets to be more basic and/or timeless (such as nickel). you don't want to cheap out on a faucet. drawer pulls and accessories are easier / less costly to change when they go out of style. I LOVE the look of modern gold finishes, but I have a feeling they're not long for this world, fashion wise.

you will need to walk a fine line when it comes to cheap cabinet hardware though. too cheap and it will start chipping or fading in a year or two. not good on your pocketbook or the environment.

I think generally these are two different concepts/looks....not meant to go together...I would match the faucet in style and color ...your instincts and doubt are right ....in this case...altho’ I am not exactly sure how you are getting gold from the stone ...

Maybe a dark brass would work?

Also we have a similar faucet..love the convenience.. but keep in mind this style needs to be high end /quality to perform perfectly over time...

Here is a room with a mix of stainless finishes (sink & range hood & lighting) & some gold (faucet & wall shelves), it looks fine.

Is your faucet stainless steel, and did you buy it already?

Please scroll to the first picture that I updated with the style I was thinking. Kind of keeping that 'not too fancy' vibe. I need to get 48 pulls . I like them to be the same for consistency. Was looking at 4" on center. Upper cabinets are 36"

Faucet is stainless. Yes I bought it already but everything is returnable.

The gold-ish may be more prevalent in person - ....copper?

Amerock has a champagne gold

I think these gunmetal or heirloom silver bars have the right vibe to complement the faucet but also give a nice contrast to the pale gray cabinet I have. Is it me or does the picture look like they are mixing the lengths of the bars? Anyone know the rule of thumb or is it just preference?

Having gold and stainless elements all over the place is different than a simple stainless faucet,and basic gold handles.....there needs to be some relativity...The feel I am getting here is a sort of minimal..not an over decorated flashy showplace feel

Frosty I agree with your choice...it looks perfect!

Thanks, Ritasj, do you meant the gunmetal/heirloom silver color and not the basic gold ones?

I found this interesting guide... https://arthurharris.com/news/how-to-choose-cabinet-hardware-size/

CHOOSING THE RIGHT HARDWARE SIZE FOR YOUR CABINETRY

Cabinet hardware sizes can vary depending on your own personal design preferences, but you’ll want to choose a size that is both stylish and functional. Bar pull sizes are generally determined by the “center-to-center” measurement (the distance between the two screw holes). If you have pre-drilled cabinetry, you’ll need to buy hardware that fits the existing center-to-center measurement. Otherwise, you’re left to your own devices in choosing the size of your cabinet hardware. Here are a few general guidelines to follow:

• For oversized cabinetry (dimensions of 36″ or larger) such as drawers for built in appliances you may want to consider longer length pulls (6”, 8”, 10” or 12” center to center) or oversized knobs (diameter of 1-1/2” or larger).
• For standard size cabinetry (dimensions of 12″ – 36″) the most common pull sizes are 3”, 4”, 96mm, and 128mm center to center (from one screw hole to another). Standard knob sizes are 1 1/4″ or 1 3/8″.
• For small specialized cabinetry (narrow drawers or dimensions under 12″) like built-in spice racks, use smaller knobs under 1″ in diameter or T-pulls rather than bar pulls.

Now to put this together with what I have. I was thinking all 4" but I have 36" cabinet uppers, and the lowers are mostly drawers ranging in sizes as you can see with some lower cabinets on both sides of the kitchen.

Frosty...I like the gunmetal color...and the guide you show for selecting sizes..

However the style you chose will limit future changes because of the holes required...if you decide to go to smaller hardware in the future ...it will require a long plate to cover the holes...these pulls make a pretty big statement / are sort of trendy ...as well...

On the wall in the sketch shown there will be 30? pulls...the cabs look tall and narrow?...seems like a pretty big pull presentation?...without seeing your real kitchen we can only guess at how this will look

The last larger picture of your stone just showed up for me...it is beautiful...but another thing comes to mind...with these kinds of patterns you will not know until after installation which colors will be dominant and how dramatic the pattern will be..it is always smart to reserve the selection of hardware til after installation...you may not want the hardware to dominate...or compete with the stone?..

If you decide to go with the pulls you have shown ...the very first ones are are subtler..less likely to dominate...

Rita, all great points. You totally understand the issue. The pulls will be a showy feature and I'm not trying to upstage the counter (still have to add backsplash). I have even considered those 'hidden' pulls, but they kind of remind of of an office file drawer. or a tab on a pendaflex folder.

I was thinking maybe everything should just be 4" for simplicity but I may be shorting the look up top.

Again, I don't have an island. So the counter isn't so prominent as if there were an island. So the backsplash and pulls are substantial to the look and feel.

I only showed one wall above. The wall in the pic is 19' long and the wall opposite is 9' wall (like a galley layout) - there's a couple more little guys around that corner by the frig.

Here is the breakout of the #of pulls. I separated by cabinets vs drawers. The cabinet doors are listed in height because the bars will be vertical, but the drawers are listed by width.

I need to order the pulls so I can get the cabinet guys finished without coming back.

I really like these.... approx 5" on center with Length: 6-5/16 inch. I measured this on the lower drawers and it is a good length. Would do all the same.

Is it necessary to have pulls?...this may sound silly, but....most cabinets have little indented spots to open the doors and drawers ...we have never had pulls...I felt they were like unnecessary “jewelry” we didn’t need...

You have chosen a sort of unobtrusive one ..but they seem big...and sort of industrial...is that the look you are after?...if you had concrete concrete counters and featureless doors these would seem needed....do any of your appliances have these kinds of handles that would tie in the look ?

Thanks Rita. I agree they'd also go nicely with an industrial kitchen, though I don't think they are exclusive to that. ?

I looked into no pulls. The cabs and drawers need pulls functionally, if not aesthetically as well.

I looked into hidden tab pulls; they reminded me of Pendaflex folder tabs and office file cabinets.

I ruled out wood because it's not the look I want.

Ruled out knobs.

Don't want fancy handles.

Want a contrast with my dove gray cabs. I don't think the gold or brass will work because of the stainless faucet and light fixtures as was advised above.

Want them to be neutral enough that they don't present a problem when choosing backsplash at the end.

I don't want flat or shiny black. Don't want shiny anything.

I've seen glam kitchens with dark metal bars and they don't look industrial to me. After seeing a gazillion handles, here's what I think these tie together - what do you think?

1) color. The counter has that precise color. The appliances are in the stainless & cabs are pale gray so they complement the tone (not match), while still providing contrast. The doors on the micro and stove are of course dark.

2) style. I think they are a net neutral without any ornamentation or 'serif' ish embellishment. This is consistent with the lines of the shakers and the clean edge of the counter. I don't think it tries to be jewelry or important. It's just function that doesn't fight with the faucet. I have a transitional/contemporary fingerprint that prefers minimalist/quiet elements but I don't like totally blah.

3) size. Without the slight clunkiness of the "curtain rod ring" appearance of the ones above that I like, these are just smooth. These are much thinner than the bars above (less than half the width) and with the clean skinny line I think they are as simple as I can get without looking dinky.

What else?

Okay!...I didn’t hear “shakers”if you mentioned that before....I now agree that the ones you have chosen will be perfect for all the reasons you have mentioned...this will look sleek simple and not overdone...hope you will post pictures when this is all done ...this whole discussion without pictures has been sort of a challenge ...

Rita, great! I didn't mention it now that I read it back. The gray cab is in the picture of the counter (easy to miss).

Thank you so much for all your time and advice. I very much appreciate it.

When the powers that be decided that brass was on the way out, they started calling it gold lol.

But brass has long been an industrial material.