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Knob or handles on these bathroom cabinets?

5 years ago

I know that handles (vs. knobs) should be put on drawers, but the center of these shaker drawers just seem too small. The pull would reach end to end. Should I put a knob in the center or a pull? The top-most drawer center is even smaller than the two drawers beneath it.

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K R
5 years ago
Is the top middle drawer a faux drawer? If so you don’t need any hardware there. I’d do knobs, maybe a cool square knob?
leelee
5 years ago
I agree. Such a tight area with so many doors and drawers need only smallish knobs. Center them on the drawers. Align the knobs on the doors with the top horizontal boards.
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5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I definitely recommend knobs. You can do something sleek and simple to go with the shaker style or you can go with something fun and funky. I don't know what finish you are looking for, but here are some fun suggestions:

You can always do pulls on the doors and knobs on the drawers too.

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