Beaufort Cabinet Handle
Core cabinet handle route for drawers, doors and flat-front cabinetry. Centres range from 92–364 mm.
Cabinet Handle Size & Placement Guide | Capramont & Co
For most fitted cabinetry, cabinet handle size should be chosen by drawer width, door height, fixing position, visual weight and how often the cabinet is used. Capramont & Co helps specifiers choose British-made cabinet handles, knobs, cup pulls and C pulls through samples, product tear sheets, finish sign-off, custom centres and project/drawing review.
Start here
Start with the cabinet front, not just the handle length
Cabinet handle size is a specification decision: drawer width, door height, centre-to-centre size, overall length, projection, fixing position, finish and usage all affect whether the hardware feels right once fitted.
1. Size
Match the front
Small doors can take knobs, T-bars or short pulls. Wide drawers, tall units and appliance fronts usually need longer hardware.
2. Centres
Check fixing holes
Centre-to-centre size controls drilling and replacement. Overall length controls visual proportion.
3. Placement
Control alignment
Repeated doors and drawers need consistent centre lines, especially on long kitchen runs or whole-home joinery.
4. Sign-off
Approve before ordering
Use samples, tear sheets and project review before made-to-order production or drilling.
Sizing table
Cabinet handle size by use case
Use this as the first specification layer. For exact product sizing, always check the linked PDP and A4 specification sheet before drilling or production.
| Cabinet area | Hardware route | What to check | Capramont product route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small cabinet doors | Knob, T-bar, short pull or C pull | Finger access, single fixing, rotation and visual weight. | Brunswick T-Bar, Burlington Knob, Westbourne C Pull |
| Standard drawers | Pull handle, cup pull or knob pair | Drawer width, placement line, grip and repeated drilling. | Beaufort, Westbourne, Eccleston Cup |
| Wide drawers | Medium or long pull | Visual proportion, balanced grip and centre consistency across the bank. | Beaufort 220–364 mm centres, Westbourne 220–364 mm centres |
| Tall cabinet doors | Longer vertical pull | Door height, hand position, fixing strength and visual alignment. | Farringdon, Burlington, Brunswick |
| Wardrobes and dressing rooms | Long pulls or repeated handle family | Vertical rhythm, repeated elevations and finish consistency. | Brunswick, Manresa, Harrington |
| Appliance fronts | Long pull / appliance-pull route | Panel weight, fixing, projection, door thickness and user grip. | Farringdon 604 mm centres, Egerton P1, Egerton P2 |
Placement rules
Placement by hardware type
| Hardware type | Placement principle | Main risk | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet handles | Keep centre lines consistent across similar fronts. | Misaligned drilling across repeated doors or drawers. | Use Hardware Finder |
| Knobs | Use a single clear fixing point and repeat the same position. | Knob feels too high, too low or visually weak after fitting. | Order a sample |
| T-bars | Treat as a single-point pull with stronger visual direction than a knob. | Rotation or inconsistent orientation. | Review T-Bar PDP |
| C pulls | Use for discreet small-front, finger-pull or edge-led applications. | Edge condition, projection and fixing route not checked. | Review C pull |
| Cup pulls | Usually drawer-led; allow finger clearance and visual breathing space. | Cup looks cramped or fouls the rail. | Review cup pulls |
| Appliance pulls | Use longer pulls and confirm panel/fixing requirements before drilling. | Under-specified handle on a heavy or tall front. | Start a Hardware Schedule |
Technical basics
Centre-to-centre, overall length and projection
Centre-to-centre
The distance between fixing holes. This is the critical measurement for drilling, replacement and custom-centre work.
Overall length
The full end-to-end size of the handle. This affects visual proportion, grip and how the hardware reads on the cabinet face.
Projection
The distance the hardware stands proud from the cabinet. This affects finger clearance, appliance fronts, corners and tight joinery runs.
Product proof
Product examples for sizing decisions
These examples use active Capramont product routes and A4 specification sheet links for product-level review before ordering.
| Product | Type | Centres / overall length | Use case | Proof links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Cabinet Handle | Cabinet handle | 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364 mm centres / 107–379 mm overall | Core drawer and door sizing route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Westbourne Cabinet Pull | Cabinet handle | 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364 mm centres / 114–392 mm overall | Contemporary pull route for drawers and flat-front cabinetry. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Farringdon Handle | Cabinet handle | 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364, 604 mm centres / 108–626 mm overall | Tall unit and appliance-front route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Egerton Handle - P1 | Cabinet handle | 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364, 604 mm centres / 104–622 mm overall | Long pull and appliance-front route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Burlington Cabinet Handle | Cabinet handle | 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364, 604 mm centres | Traditional, Deco and tall-unit specification route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Brunswick Cabinet Handle | Cabinet handle | 158, 198, 225, 295, 355, 435, 675 mm centres / 170–690 mm overall | Wardrobes, dressing rooms and long-pull schemes. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Westbourne C Pull | C pull | 32, 46, 58 mm centres / 44, 58, 70 mm overall | Small-front, edge-led and discreet pull route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Eccleston Cup | Cup pull | 50, 86, 138 mm centres / 60, 96, 148 mm overall | Drawer-led cup-pull placement route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
Visual proof
Specification proof available before ordering
Use PDP imagery, physical samples, finish sign-off, product specification sheets and project review to check scale, finish, grip and placement before made-to-order production.
Farringdon Handle
Longer size route for tall units, larger doors and appliance-front specification. Includes 604 mm centre option.
Brunswick Cabinet Handle
Long-pull route for wardrobes, dressing rooms, tall doors and whole-home hardware schedules.
Eccleston Cup
Drawer-led cup-pull route where finger clearance and vertical positioning need to be checked before drilling.
Project control
When to send drawings or start a Hardware Schedule
Send project details when sizing or placement affects more than one product choice. This is especially important for appliance fronts, tall pantry doors, wardrobe elevations, repeated drawer banks, existing fixing holes or multi-room projects.
Use Project Enquiry when you have:
- Drawings or elevations
- Door and drawer counts
- Existing holes or replacement questions
- Early product shortlists
- Placement concerns before drilling
Use Hardware Schedule when you need:
- One controlled project record
- Products, sizes, centres and finishes listed by room
- Quantity control
- Client approval support
- Revision and reorder continuity
Specification route
How to move from size decision to order-ready specification
Shortlist the hardware type
Choose whether the cabinet front needs a knob, T-bar, cabinet handle, C pull, cup pull or longer appliance-pull route.
View Hardware TypeCheck centres and overall length
Use the visible product data and linked specification sheets to confirm centre-to-centre size, overall length and fit before drilling.
Use Common Centres / Replacement MatrixApprove scale and finish physically
Samples are useful because size, projection, grip and finish are difficult to judge from a screen.
Order Finish Sign-Off SampleSend drawings if placement affects the project
Use project review when there are elevations, appliance fronts, door counts, existing holes or multiple rooms.
Project & Drawing ReviewSample route
Choose the right sample before production
Finish Sign-Off Knob
Use when the finish needs physical approval before made-to-order production.
Order Finish Sign-Off SampleEssential Handle & Knob Set
Use when the project needs to compare physical shape, grip, diameter and scale.
View Essential SetStudio Projects Sample Box
Use when a studio or project team needs a structured presentation route.
View Studio Projects Sample BoxCommon questions
Cabinet handle size and placement FAQs
What size cabinet handle should I choose?
Choose cabinet handle size by the size of the drawer or door, the weight of use and the visual balance of the cabinetry. Small fronts can use knobs, T-bars or short pulls; wide drawers, tall doors and appliance fronts usually need longer pulls.
What is the difference between centre-to-centre and overall length?
Centre-to-centre is the distance between the fixing holes. Overall length is the full end-to-end length of the handle. Centre-to-centre matters for drilling and replacement; overall length matters for visual proportion and grip.
Where should handles be placed on drawers?
Drawer handle placement should be consistent across the drawer bank and agreed before drilling. Pulls are often centred visually on the drawer face, while cup pulls need enough finger clearance and a clear position on the rail or drawer front.
Where should handles be placed on cabinet doors?
Door handle placement should suit the stile, rail, door height and opening direction. A consistent line across the room is usually more important than following a single universal rule. For project cabinetry, confirm placement on drawings first.
What size pull should I use on tall units or appliance fronts?
Tall units and appliance fronts usually need longer pulls because the front is larger and heavier. Confirm centre-to-centre size, overall length, fixing, projection, panel thickness and hand position before production.
Can Capramont help with existing drilled holes?
Yes. Existing drilled holes should be checked by centre-to-centre measurement before choosing replacement handles. If the centres do not match a standard product route, use the Common Centres / Replacement Matrix or send details for custom-centre review.
Final route
Ready to choose size, placement and finish?
Use the Hardware Finder if you are still shortlisting products. Choose samples if you need to feel the scale, finish or grip. Send project details if you already have drawings, elevations, door counts, appliance fronts or placement questions.