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3 years ago

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OK. So I have Shaker Cabinets. Mostly Drawers on Bottoms. Some Cabinets. And Some Upper Cabinets.

Thinking of these:

thoughts? I love the plate and think might protect cabinet from getting dirty...and a little unique?

Planning to put the Pull in center of Drawers. Leaning towards 5" on most. And on the Bigger drawers 6". I can't go higher because they don't carry but can look at others that do go higher...[originally was thinking 10-12" for the 36" drawers]. Thoughts?

Also thinking of doing the T Bar for Upper Cabinets as well the Base Cabinets that Have doors. But Uppers are 40" so maybe I should do 5" pulls.

Areas I'm struggling with:

Both sinks have tilt-out top for sponges, etc. Just do the 5 or 6" pull there?

Trash Pullout 1 next to sink does not have a drawer and just pulls out.

Trash Pullout 2 next to prep sink on island has a drawer above. So then I'm not sure if I do a pull on drawer and a t bar on the pull-out trash part? if so should i switch other trash [without drawer above].

Left of Double Oven. Bottom Pulls Out [for spices, etc.] Top is Cabinet. Do I treat them different or same?

Right of Double Oven. Cabinet Will Hit Double Oven. What do people do in this instance? Assuming just don't worry about it? [maybe I could put a clear stopper idea on the side of double ovens]. Cooktop. Top is 'fake' drawer. So I leave it 'blank' right?

Cooktop. Top is 'fake' drawer. So I leave it 'blank' right?

Thanks.

here's my drawings

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Trish Walter
Original Author

3 years ago

@Love stone homes they are great. I wish i had thought about height as I'm short and top oven a little tall. But cook nicely.

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Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
there's also a cup pull that maybe could distinguish like the flip down sink cabinets ? or pull outs or something...
kimberkc
3 years ago
Just my personal taste. I am in the building process right now too. I would keep it simple and not make it too “busy”, if you know what I mean. I would have all drawers be the same pull, and then have all the cabinets (upper and lower) be the same. Meaning different on drawers and cabinets, but same in each category. And, you are right ... no pull on “fake” drawer.
Hope you are enjoying your build, have fun with it.
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jkent9024
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I wouldn't put the t-bar on any lower cabinets at all. I have square knobs on some lower cabinets, and my teenagers have ripped their pockets on them too many times--one knob has been bent out of shape from the repeated catches. I'd stick with the pulls (love them!) on any and all lowers, sized appropriately.

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Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
@jkent9024 you would do pulls on the lower cabinets as well? There are only 3 base cabinets with doors [so 6 potential spots]. good to know about snagging. bummer.

@kimberkc great tip about long pull for towels...
megs1030
3 years ago
I like pulls on drawers, knobs on doors. I agree, keep it simple and uniform. And I also agree with no "t" knobs on any lower doors, pockets will snag and rip.
jkent9024
3 years ago
Yeah, I would go all knobs on uppers, all pulls on lowers. Actually, that's what I'm intending to do in our new build.
Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
so the smallest pulls on the lower doors?

and then the same size pull on all drawers [keep it simple] except the 2 sinks try to find wider?

and t knob or cone knob on upper doors?

here's cone
Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
largest pull is 6.5 backplate makes it slightly larger.

[3 3.5 5 and 6.5 basically are choices in pulls]

I could get a larger pull without backplate.

Would that be odd on the 2 sinks?

And is 6.5" big enough centered on the 30-36" drawers?

Thanks.

Trish

they sell all different sizes with backplates at another store but for $$$$$
kimberkc
3 years ago
I agree with megs1030. I have done (and am going to do on my house I’m building right now)- Knobs on doors and Pulls on drawers. I personally would not do the back plate. But, I’m the person who doesn’t want the cabinet hardware to be front and center. Just add to the overall look.
kimberkc
3 years ago
Just to clarify. I wouldn’t use the backplate on the knobs. I love it on the pulls.
traci_from_seattle
3 years ago
I really like the pull with the plate. I would do pulls on all, not cup pulls, not cone or t-bar. Sometimes I think I made a mistake with mine having so many knobs. It’s distracting.

Side question...can you open your fridge without filler on the right side?
Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
here are ones without backplate. But I dig the backplate of course.

hubby thinks I should just get all in the 6.5 size with plate....and be done...
Design Girl
3 years ago
I see some concerns with your choice - at least for me. The pulls seem to have both texture and visible screws. That is going to be very difficult to clean. Things/food, etc. will get stuck in the screws and on the textured surface of the pulls/knobs as well. To me this would be a nightmare. Cool looking, sure, practical, no.
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traci_from_seattle
3 years ago
I like the backplate better.
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kimberkc
3 years ago
Me too. I still say back plate on pulls. 6.5 pulls with backplate on all drawers and knobs WITH backplate (which now I think I’ve changed my mind on) on all cabinets. Yep ... hard decision. 😉
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strategery
3 years ago
Cool. I like those.
K H
3 years ago
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@Trish Walter those back plate pulls and knobs are neat! In my kitchen I did knobs on all the cupboards and pulls on all the drawers. I did two 160 mm pulls per drawer on our really wide 42" drawers, the medium width 20" drawers I did a 160 mm and the smaller 17" width drawer we did 128 mm. I tried to equalize the space on the left and right of the pull between all the drawers. I'm glad I went with differing widths and it doesn't make the kitchen look busy. I think a kitchen starts to look busy when multiple styles of pulls, multiple widths and knobs are used! I don't think you can go wrong with the pulls you have chosen. (I do agree to avoid the t bar on the lower cabs due to snagging pockets.
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Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
OK...

so I'm doing the 6 5/16" with plate on all drawers [horizontal center] and lower cabinets [but vertical].

Cone Knobs with plate on all Uppers.

I have 8 base drawer cabinets with >30" drawers and I'm worried 6 5/16" will be too small [heard average 1/3 width which would be at least 10"]. Thoughts?

T Pulls on back side of lsland [recessed under overhang].

Some areas I'm wishy washy on but here's my plan. Critique if needed.

[I just don't want folks unfamiliar with the kitchen not able to figure out what to do and/or breaking something.]

1)For Flip-Down sink I am planning Pulls and not knobs. Will they break if they try to pull thinking it's a drawer and it's not ? Would a knob make more sense?

2) the Pull Out Lower Cabinet next to the Double Ovens The cabinet right above is normal cabinet. so I'd put a knob there since it's an upper.

I am thinking I treat it like a drawer and do horizontal pull.

3) Trash Pull-outs. I'm thinking I also treat them like drawers with horizontal Pull. Correct?

Thanks...

Trish
kimberkc
3 years ago
Here is a pic of my kitchen cabinets from house we just sold. (We are in a rental while building our new house). Below my stove top we had very big drawers, (which I loved, and am doing again, for plates and bowls). As you can see I put two handles on my big drawers ... so, just a thought. I did not put a pull/knob on my kitchen pull down in front of sink. It opened fine without a any attachment. It was just a hidden gem.
kimberkc
3 years ago
Here is another angle. My trash bin is left of the kitchen sink. It got a pull, since it looked like a cabinet, except the pull was in the center on top.
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Missi Smith Design Co.
3 years ago
Trish - are these Armac Martin pulls and knobs? They are really beautiful!
megs1030
3 years ago
I like your pulls so much better without the backplate. But, it's your house. You need to go for what YOU like.
Mrryo Villa
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
IMO, I don't like it, the ridges on the handle looks like will keep more dirt and will be a pain to clean. Plus, the ridges reminds me of the pistol grip on my AR-15. Just my 2 cents.
Design Girl
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I keep thinking that you'll need to clean out those ridges with a toothpick. - That would be a no for me.
Sofia
3 years ago
I had the same thought about the backplates too. We put in shaker cabinets when we renovated two years ago. Those little tiny “ledges” on the drawer faces catch all manner of crumbs, etc. I can see the backplates adding more ledges that require regular cleaning.
Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
Can you all help with sizing and styles regardless of whether you like the particular handle [I get it and am contemplating]

thanks. I need to figure it sizes style and where and order.
Sofia
3 years ago
My recent renovation experience might help with the sizing. We did pulls on all drawers and cabinets (no knobs). I’d read the same 1/3 rule and, like you, would’ve ended up with several different sizes and some really long pulls. Fortunately, our kitchen designer and contractor both said “stop!” We ended up with just two sizes — 11” on the “longer” cabinets and drawers and 6” on the “shorter” ones.

Here’s a picture of the kitchen so you can see how it looks over all and one of the pantry area so you can see how the two sizes mix.
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kimberkc
3 years ago
Personally, I am not a fan of all pulls. I think it’s just too much. And, if you are going with the ones you chose, all with backplate, your cabinet hardware will overwhelm the kitchen. I think that is a lot of emphasis on your cabinet hardware. Do you really want that to be the center of attraction? Just something to consider.
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Sherryl
3 years ago
I love these—5” and simple
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K H
3 years ago
What did you decide?
Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
@K H

I will post when they are installed but I went with

5 inch for all smaller lower drawers/cabinets/pulls

8 13/16 inch for medium drawers/pulls

13 7/8 for large drawers/pulls

https://www.coolknobsandpulls.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=2002

and knobs for all uppers and back of island cabinets from Etsy NorthWoodsHardware

https://www.etsy.com/listing/709473488/black-knob-black-knurled-knob-black-pull?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1
Sherryl
3 years ago
Nice, Trish! This is the best part of this thread - seeing the design choices! Love your taste!
K H
3 years ago
Love your choices can’t wait to see them on your cabinets!
Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
so sorry. never posted update here. still can't decide on backsplash but here are pulls/knobs pics.
traci_from_seattle
3 years ago
Looks great!
Carolyn Benson
3 years ago
Love your island...Is that walnut?
K H
3 years ago
@Trish Walter your island was hickory correct?
Trish Walter
Original Author
3 years ago
@K H and @Carolyn Benson Hickory
Love stone homes
3 years ago
@Trish Walter Im just commenting on your Frigidaire ovens. I just installed the same set, how are yours holding up any issues?

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