Cup pull
Farringdon Cup
For pantry and utility drawer runs. Centres: 50 / 86 / 138 mm. Overall length: 60 / 96 / 148 mm.
Pantry & Utility Room Cabinet Hardware Guide | Capramont & Co
For pantry and utility room cabinet hardware, use cup pulls on working drawers, knobs or T-bars on doors, and longer pulls only where grip or scale requires it. Capramont & Co helps specifiers choose British-made cabinet hardware with samples, finish sign-off, product tear sheets, project review and Hardware Schedule support before ordering.
Specification rule
Choose pantry and utility hardware as a working system.
Use cup pulls for working drawers, knobs or T-bars for cupboard doors, and longer pull handles only where taller or heavier fronts need more grip.
Room-by-room selection
Best hardware by pantry and utility room zone
Start with the cabinet use, then refine by door size, drawer weight, existing centres, finish direction and whether the room forms part of a wider kitchen or whole-home scheme.
| Room zone | Best starting point | Specification note | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry drawers | Cup pulls | Creates controlled horizontal lines and gives practical daily grip. | View Farringdon Cup |
| Utility base drawers | Cup pulls or pull handles | Use cup pulls for classic drawer runs; use pull handles for heavier fronts. | View Eccleston Cup |
| Pantry cupboard doors | Knobs or T-bars | Keep upper doors and smaller fronts quiet, repeatable and easy to reorder. | View Farringdon Knob |
| Cleaning cupboards | Knobs, T-bars or C pulls | Choose by door height, projection, finger clearance and how discreet the elevation should feel. | View Beaufort C Pull |
| Tall pantry or larder doors | Longer cabinet handles | Use a longer pull where scale and grip matter; reserve appliance pulls for true appliance panels. | View Beaufort Handle |
| Boot-room storage | Knobs, T-bars or handles | Prioritise repeat use, finish sign-off and one consistent product family across visible runs. | Start Project Enquiry |
Product proof
Product proof before specifying the room
Use product data, imagery and tear sheets to check scale, centres, finish and suitability before a pantry, utility or boot-room order is released.
Cup pull
Eccleston Cup
For utility drawers and pantry drawers. Centres: 50 / 86 / 138 mm. Overall length: 60 / 96 / 148 mm.
Cabinet knob
Farringdon Round Knob
For pantry doors, upper utility cupboards and lighter fronts where a handle would feel too strong.
T-bar
Brunswick T-Bar
For cupboard doors and smaller fronts where a knob feels too small but a full handle feels too strong.
Specification data
Centres, sizes and proof routes
Use the important specification data below to compare products before opening PDF tear sheets.
| Product | Type | Best use | Specification data | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Cup | Cup pull | Pantry and utility drawer runs | Centres: 50 / 86 / 138 mm. Overall: 60 / 96 / 148 mm. | Spec sheet |
| Eccleston Cup | Cup pull | Utility drawers and pantry drawers | Centres: 50 / 86 / 138 mm. Overall: 60 / 96 / 148 mm. | Spec sheet |
| Beaufort C Pull | C pull | Discreet utility doors and cleaning cupboards | Centres: 32 / 46 / 58 mm. Overall: 44 / 58 / 70 mm. | Spec sheet |
| Beaufort Cabinet Handle | Pull handle | Larger drawers and tall pantry storage | Centres: 92 / 124 / 156 / 220 / 284 / 364 mm. Overall: 107 / 139 / 171 / 235 / 299 / 379 mm. | Spec sheet |
| Manresa Cabinet Handle | Pull handle | Pantry, utility and boot-room fronts | Centres: 98 / 138 / 168 / 238 / 298 / 360 / 600 mm. Overall: 170 / 210 / 240 / 310 / 370 / 450 / 690 mm. | Spec sheet |
| Varndell Cabinet Handle | Pull handle | Heritage-led pantry, boot-room and in-frame utility cabinetry | Centres: 88 / 128 / 340 / 210 / 270 / 330 / 570 mm. Overall: 170 / 210 / 240 / 310 / 370 / 450 / 690 mm. | Spec sheet |
Replacement control
Check centres before drilling or replacing utility room hardware.
Replacement work is where pantry and utility hardware often goes wrong. Existing holes, drawer rail positions, projection and finger clearance should be checked before ordering.
1. Measure existing centres
Measure hole-to-hole centre distance before choosing a cup pull or handle.
2. Confirm projection
Check nearby doors, walkways, drawers and appliance positions before selecting deeper hardware.
3. Send details if unsure
Use project review for existing holes, tall fronts, custom centres or a wider schedule.
Finish sign-off
Utility rooms are high-touch, so the finish should be physically approved.
A pantry may sit close to the kitchen, while a utility or boot room may be handled more often and cleaned more frequently. Keep one finish family across connected spaces, then sign off the finish physically before made-to-order production.
Connected to the kitchen
Keep the same finish and product language so the pantry or utility room feels intentional.
Standalone utility room
The form can be simpler, but the finish still needs to suit handling and cleaning expectations.
Project-led schedule
Use a Hardware Schedule when kitchen, pantry, utility, boot room and wardrobes need one controlled record.
Specification proof
Proof available before ordering
Use these routes to reduce wrong centres, finish uncertainty, installation questions and late-stage specification changes.
Physical finish sign-off
Use the Finish Sign-Off Knob before made-to-order production where the client, designer or project team needs approval.
Product imagery and videos
Use product imagery to check shape, profile, finish and scale before shortlisting a product family.
Product tear sheets
Use A4 spec sheets for centres, overall dimensions and product details when checking product suitability.
Project and drawing review
Send drawings, elevations, door counts, existing centres or a schedule where hardware must be controlled before ordering.
Project route
Send details before ordering if this room is part of a wider scheme.
Send drawings, elevations, door counts, existing centre measurements or early product shortlists where the room needs more than a simple product choice.
FAQs
Pantry and utility room hardware FAQs
What cabinet hardware is best for a pantry?
Use cup pulls on drawers, knobs or T-bars on cupboard doors, and longer pulls on taller larder doors. Keep one finish and one controlled product family for a calmer result.
What hardware should a utility room use?
A utility room should use practical, repeatable hardware: cup pulls for drawers, knobs or T-bars for doors, and handles where extra grip is needed.
Should pantry and utility room hardware match the kitchen?
It usually should match or intentionally coordinate with the kitchen, especially if the rooms are connected or visible from each other.
Are cup pulls good for utility room drawers?
Yes. Cup pulls give a clear grip and create orderly horizontal lines. Confirm the centre-to-centre size before drilling or replacing existing pulls.
Can Capramont review drawings before I order?
Yes. Send drawings, elevations, door counts, an existing schedule or rough project details if centres, placement, quantities, finishes or tall-door hardware need review.