One longer pull is much more convenient and ergonomic, than two smaller pulls...though, there‘s no need for the pulls to be extra long, like a refrigerator pull.

Here’s mine, on 36” pots and pan drawers:

Same drawers, open.

I have pulls on uppers and lowers. Pulls are more ergonomic than knobs, and do a much better job of keeping fingers from touching door and drawer fronts.

I mixed hardware (all from same family/designer) and did two pulls for the large drawers simply because I liked that look better. Seven months in, it's not an issue - very functional.

@darbuka what size are those longer pulls on the 36" drawers?

@DCF-Z6A love that thank you! How wide are your pulls on the drawers with two... 4"?

@itsourcasa they are 3" center to center.

More specifically:

Center to Center: 3"
Length: 3-11/16"
Width: 1-1/8"
Projection: 1-5/16"

Drawer faces are 38.75" wide with 36" interiors.

The pulls on my 36” pots and pans drawers are 9 1/2”.

I also have 36” drawers...with the same pulls...under my main sink.

It's not about looks; it's about functionality.

If you have 2 pulls, you have to use 2 hands. What if you have something in one hand?

Obviously, you could get away with just pulling on one pull, but that racks the drawer and puts sideways stresses on the drawer slides. It's a sure way to prematurely wear out your cabinets.

TLDR: One pull, but longer than 5.25".

I typically use one hand to open the drawer. In the case of full hands and no one around, these are cups so I can still pull with a loose finger or even my shoe in a real pinch, lol! But, really, it's not been an issue. And both my contractor and KD assured us the high quality cabinets and tracks we have would not be affected by two pulls vs one.

DCF440...if you typically open your drawers with one hand, why not have one longer handle? What’s the purpose of two pulls?

I understand the esthetic appeal of cups, though I find them less sanitary than rectangular pulls, but sooner or later, your inclination to use one cup to open a large drawer, will put stress on the drawer glides...as tatts said. No matter how “high quality” your cabs are.

My cabs are from one of the higher end semi custom lines, though one not discussed here much, Tedd Wood, made in PA. Drawers are dovetail construction, with top of the line Blum soft close glides. Still, my contractor advised against two pulls, saying most people wind up using one hand to open the drawers. During his 34 years in the biz, he’s had to repair many drawers, because clients have done what you do.

One longer pull, just makes more sense...IMO.

darbuka, like I said, I wanted that look. Apparently I'm not alone since your contractor has to repair drawers all the time for the common preference of two pulls over one. And, heck, if your prediction comes to fruition and drawer repair is needed on mine one day, it's not rocket science. ;-) I'd rather fix a broken drawer once or twice than stare at something I hate daily for years. :-)

I'm not advocating two pulls over one. She asked for examples of two and I posted mine. She asked for additional info and I answered.

I always use bar pulls on drawers and a single one on a wide drawer so much easier to open the drawer with one hand and IMO just looks better. I also do bar pulls to be in proportion to the drawer and both the wide drawers need one pull. If you like the mix of knobs and pulls you can use knobs on the uppers and pulls on the base . This pic shows the proportion part and the other is my kitchen with a mix of drawer sizes

Since you have already made up your mind, why are you asking us? We don’t mind offering advice but when it is rejected outr, it’s a waste of everyone’s time.

@Anglophilia where did I reject advice? Read through again maybe before wasting your time making a snide comment.

I actually like 2 pulls on a drawer and 1 pull equally which makes it hard to choose. @Patricia Colwell Consulting if single pull on all drawers would you suggest the same size pull on 30" and 36" drawers or would you do the 5" on 30 and 8" on 36? I don't want any longer than 8" on drawers just my personal preference in look.

Actually the pulls come in these sizes...

3 3/4"

5 1/16"

6 5/16"

7 9/16"

So if you have decided to ignore our suggestions then do what ever looks best to you no point is asking.

Huh @Patricia Colwell Consulting where did that come from? Where am I ignoring suggestions?

itsourcasa is the OP, people! Not me! (So quick to gang up and condemn on this site, good lord.)

@DCF-Z6A and @stillpitpat thank you. Sad thing is I'm truly not surprised, especially that they have not responded since being called out.

I chose to use two pulls on my wider drawers as well. I just like the aesthetics and I have had no issues with the functionality either. I used 7” center to center pulls and I think the pulls are about 8” wide. I simply don’t love wide bar pulls. We are all entitled to our own likes and dislikes.

If you look at my pulls in my post above, you’ll see the pulls are not particularly wide. 9 1/2” is nowhere near as wide as what @Patricia Colwell Consulting showed. There’s just no need, unless one is installing them on a refrigerator.

For those form over function people, like @DCF-Z6A, each to his own. I prefer a balance of the two.

darbuka, your kitchen is gorgeous by the way. Here’s a pic of 33” wide drawers with 5” pulls if that’s of any help.

Thank you, @Steph H. For 30+ years, I lived with a tiny...no eat in...kitchen, in our former home. We designed my dream kitchen, in the home we purchased 5 years ago. It’s a wide galley, with sinks and prep spaces on both sides, ideal for multiple cooks. Favorite thing in the kitchen, is the Belvedere soapstone counters. It’s a hard variety, installed by M. Teixeira. So easy to clean, impervious to everything, and sensuous to touch. Not one scratch or chip, in all this time.

Pardon the counter mess, dinner going and looking at new counter top materials! Love double pulls.

Itsourcasa, it will be a beautiful kitchen whatever you decide. Love the color of the cabinets. In re knobs and pulls and the placement thereof one question is what is the age of the house? I think with new houses you can do anything that looks good to you personally. But my house was built in 1918, and for my 2018 kitchen remodel I looked at images of 1915-1920’s kitchens. The cabinets, other fittings and appliances are 21st century in their materials and proportions but the hardware style and layout were chosen to give the kitchen a vintage look. Brass or glass knobs on the cabinet doors and pulls for the drawers were common for that period.

Used one pull about a 1/3 of the length. These drawers are 30” wide. But used the same size pulls on the 36” wide ones also.

@darbuka - Would you please share the manufacturer and style of your pulls? They are beautiful as are your cabinets and countertop. Thank you.

Thank you all for responding with photos!! But I have to say it makes the decision even harder as both ways look great!!! @jad2design it's a 1985 home in florida so anything goes... my sister has a 1900 house in boston and she did what you said including glass knobs on cabinets and I'm very jealous! @hemina are those 12" pulls??

These are 34” drawers and I used 8” pulls.

I used 9” pulls for both sizes of drawers. Oh dear...just realized I used 9” pulls for the 24” ones too. 😝😳 I remember the math I had going for planning this out...I had umteen sizes going at one point so that they’d all be approx 1/3 of the drawer, but then I kept losing count...lol. So then decided I would just use two sizes: 9” and 4” and knobs for cabinets. Ordered knobs that were too big and have not replaced them in 1.5 years so now I’ve gotten used to them! One day!

@missenigma, thank you!

The pulls are from Top Knobs. Couldn’t tell you the style. They were installed four years ago, and I never recorded the info.

My cabs are from a company not often discussed here, though they are one of the better semi custom lines, Tedd Wood, manufactured in PA. The wood is birch, the stain is Autumn.

We love our countertops! They were purchased at, and fabricated by M.Teixeira...their NY/NJ location. The style is Belvedere, one of the hard varieties. They’re bullet proof, have gorgeous veins of white and pale green, and are so easy to care for.

Hey itsourcasa,

hmmmm this is a tough one. In my opinion either way would work although i personally prefer 1 longer pull. Maybe try posting a pictures of the hardware you are considering. Some hardware styles work side by side and would look fine on the same drawer however if they are more ornate two side by side might look a little to busy.

@itsourcasa

What hardware did you decide on? Btw, what is the size and name of your sink? Is it this one?

Sinkology Farmhouse Apron Front Sink