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Hardware size too big?

last year

Hi, contractor accidentally ordered bigger sized pulls than I wanted. Pulls we’re supposed to be 6”, but these are 8 1/2. Contractor is willing to reorder drawers and door and get the correct sized pulls but will take a couple months. Wondering what your thoughts are on keeping this size? Too big or ok? I’m also concerned about new doors and drawers not matching paint colors exactly. This is a beach house bathroom on Cape Cod, hence the boat like cleat pulls. Any feedback is appreciated!

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eld6161
last year
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Not horrible. As long as clothing doesn't get caught, I'd probably let it go.

Since the pandemic, I feel I am less critical. I'm just not willing to wait months for a correction.

Side story: we received a bedroom set that took many months. One night stand had a ” worm” hole in the front. My husband was all set to tell them to take it back. It is a rustic piece, so I felt it did not have to be perfect. We put that night stand on the far side of the room.

Only you can decide if you don't mind waiting. Yes, there could be a possibilty of the new ones not matching. But, if they are allowing you to to keep those drawers, if they don’t match then you still have the original. At this point you can get used to them and how they function.
kodiac23
last year
Looks fine to me
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silbos
Original Author
last year
I’ll have to ask about keeping these in case the new ones don’t match. Thank you for the help!
Angela Zuill
last year
I don't think they are terrible at all but I do see why you chose the 6" size, and agree that the 6" would probably look better. And honestly I don't mind them on the vanity drawers but for some reason seems to big for the cabinet door shown.
Angel 18432
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I think they look fine also.
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I like them better than the smaller ones
RedRyder
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Longer pulls look more modern, so these are fine if you like them. I’d be concerned more about the style catching on your clothing than the size.
Sharon Fullen
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I think this accident is serendipity as the doors and drawers look great!
konstant88
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Agree these look great! Smaller might look too small.
cpartist
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I think they look great.
kculbers
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I also like the size of your current pulls. The look great.
granom
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They look great. Move onto something else. You will forget all about it being longer.

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