Cabinet pulls and drawer handles
Pulls are the handles you grip on drawers and cabinet doors, fastened with two screws rather than one. That is what separates them from knobs, and it makes size the first decision. This page gathers bar pulls, cup and bin pulls, drop bail pulls, edge pulls, finger pulls, ring pulls, and appliance pulls, for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and dresser drawers alike.
Measure center-to-center first
The number that matters is center-to-center spacing: the distance from the middle of one screw hole to the middle of the other. If you are replacing existing pulls, measure the old ones and match that figure, and the new pull will use the holes already in the drawer. Common spacings are 3 inches (76 mm), 3-3/4 inches (96 mm), and 5-1/16 inches (128 mm). Starting fresh, a common guideline is a pull about one-third the width of the drawer front, with longer pulls on wide drawers and tall doors.
Pull types and where they fit
- Bar pulls have clean, straight lines and suit modern and transitional cabinets.
- Cup and bin pulls give your fingers a shallow scoop to hook, a long-standing choice for traditional drawers.
- Drop bail pulls hang from a pair of posts on a backplate and are the classic dresser-drawer handle.
- Appliance pulls run extra long for refrigerator, dishwasher, and other panel-ready appliance doors.
Finish and brands
Finish names vary from maker to maker, so two pulls sold as the same finish can differ slightly in tone. If you are matching hardware you already own, hold a sample against it before ordering the full set. Berenson, Jeffrey Alexander, Top Knobs, and Atlas Homewares have the largest selections here, and Amerock, Edgar Berebi, Schaub and Company, Alno, Elements Hardware, Hickory Hardware, Carpe Diem Hardware, and Century Hardware add more styles and finishes.
Not sure which size or style fits? Kayla, the Keeper of the Knobs, has two decades in cabinet hardware and offers a free design consultation. Samples are refunded with your full order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure drawer pulls for a replacement?
Measure center-to-center: from the middle of one screw hole to the middle of the other. Do not measure the overall length of the pull, which runs longer. Match that spacing exactly and the new pull uses the existing holes. Also check that the screws are long enough for the thickness of your drawer front.
What size pull works on a dresser drawer?
A common guideline is a pull about one-third the width of the drawer front. Narrow drawers usually take 3-inch (76 mm) or 3-3/4-inch (96 mm) pulls, and wider drawers often take 5-1/16 inches (128 mm) or longer. A very wide drawer can also take two matching pulls spaced evenly across the front.
What is a drop bail pull and how does it mount?
A drop bail pull is a handle that hangs from two posts on a backplate and drops flat against it. The posts pass through the drawer front and are secured from the inside with screws. Measure post to post, which is the same center-to-center spacing used for any other pull, to match your existing holes.
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