Set the line first
Confirm the pull position on doors and drawers before the cabinet shop drills.
Cabinet Handle and Pull Size & Placement Guide for US Projects | Capramont & Co
For US cabinetry, choose cabinet pulls and handles by drawer width, door height, center-to-center hole spacing, projection, grip clearance and room use. Capramont & Co helps interior designers, architects, builders, cabinet shops and millwork teams specify British-made cabinet hardware with samples, finish approval, custom centers, project review and hardware schedule support.
Dimensional & Fit Engineering · Size & Placement
Cabinet Handle & Pull Size & Placement Guide
Choose hardware from the cabinet front outward: drawer width, door height, center-to-center size, overall length, projection, fixing position, visual scale and intended use all affect whether the hardware works once fitted.
New York City, Miami and Los Angeles
For New York, Miami and Los Angeles cabinetry, coordinate pull size and placement with face-frame, inset or full-overlay construction, appliance panels, closets and built-ins. Check center-to-center spacing, overall length, projection and scale before drilling.
Inches First · Millimeters Retained · Check Center-to-Center · Confirm Before Drilling
01 · Start Here
Translate cabinet fronts into pull size, hole spacing and placement.
The right choice depends on drawer or door size, construction type, center-to-center holes, projection, grip clearance, room use and whether the cabinet shop is drilling new holes or covering existing holes.
Measure hole spacing
Existing holes control the center-to-center size. Measure between hole centers before matching the pull.
Check grip and fixing
Heavy panels need longer pulls, strong fixing, enough projection and comfortable grip clearance.
Document before order
Use product pages, specification sheets, samples and project review before made-to-order production or drilling.
02 · Sizing Table
Pull size ranges for common US cabinet fronts.
Use this as the first specification layer. Final drilling should always be checked against the selected product page and specification sheet.
| Cabinet area | Hardware / size route | What to check | Capramont route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small cabinet doors | Knob, T-bar, short pull or C pull | Finger access, stile width, swing direction, single-point alignment and visual weight. | Brunswick T-Bar · Burlington Knob · Westbourne C Pull |
| Standard drawers | 3.6–6.1 in / 92–156 mm centers | Drawer-front width, placement line, grip and repeated drilling. | Beaufort · Westbourne · Eccleston Cup |
| Wide drawers | 8.7–14.3 in / 220–364 mm centers | Visual proportion, balanced grip and centre consistency across the bank. | Beaufort / Westbourne 220–364 mm centres |
| Tall cabinet / pantry doors | 6.2–17.1 in / 158–435 mm centers | Door height, hand position, fixing strength and repeated vertical alignment. | Farringdon · Burlington · Brunswick · Manresa · Harrington |
| Wardrobes / dressing rooms | Long pulls or repeated handle family | Vertical rhythm, repeated elevations and finish consistency. | Brunswick · Manresa · Harrington |
| Appliance / refrigerator panels | Long-pull route, including 23.8 in / 604 mm centers where specified | Panel weight, fixing, projection, door thickness and user grip. | Farringdon 604 mm · Egerton P1 · Egerton P2 |
03 · Placement Rules
Placement checks for face-frame, inset and full-overlay cabinetry.
Fix placement before drilling; check cabinet construction and hardware type.
| Cabinet type | Placement issue / principle | Main check | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face-frame cabinetry | Rails and stiles can constrain drilling position. | Hole spacing, grip clearance and whether the pull sits on the stile or drawer front. | Send elevations for review |
| Inset cabinetry | Projection and clearance can affect tight reveals. | How far the hardware stands proud and whether it clears adjacent doors or corners. | Review projection guidance |
| Full-overlay cabinetry | The pull reads more visually because the slab area is larger. | Balance overall length against drawer width and repeated cabinet runs. | Shortlist product routes |
| Appliance panels | Standard cabinet-pull logic can under-specify a heavy panel. | Long-pull length, fixing, projection and hand position. | Start a hardware schedule |
| Existing drilled fronts | Old hole spacing can override desired visual length. | Measure center-to-center first; then standard or custom route. | Use center-to-center matrix |
04 · Technical Basics
Decide whether hole spacing or visual proportion leads.
Fixing spacing controls drilling; overall length controls proportion; projection controls stand-off and grip clearance.
When existing holes lead
Measure from the center of one fixing hole to the center of the other. If it does not match a standard route, request custom-center review before ordering.
When the cabinet plan leads
For new custom cabinetry, start with drawer width, door height and hardware family, then lock the center-to-center size before drill drawings are released.
Projection
The distance the hardware stands proud from the cabinet. This affects finger clearance, appliance fronts, corners and tight joinery runs.
05 · US Rooms
Room use changes the best hardware decision.
Grip, projection, placement rhythm and finish approval change with use as well as cabinet dimensions.
| Room | Installation / sizing check |
|---|---|
| Kitchen drawers | Pull length and centerline consistency across drawer banks and islands. |
| Pantry storage | Comfortable pull height, vertical alignment and grip for tall doors. |
| Closet cabinetry | Longer pull routes repeated cleanly across tall doors. |
| Laundry room | Grip, projection and finish approval for frequent use. |
| Mudroom cabinetry | Projection and durability near coats, bags, seating and traffic paths. |
| Bathroom vanity | Finish approval, hand clearance and scale on smaller fronts. |
06 · Product Proof
Capramont product routes for US size and placement decisions.
Use verified product pages and US Letter spec sheets for submittals and approval.
| Product | Type / dimensions | Use case | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Cabinet Handle | 3.6–14.3 in / 92–364 mm centers; 4.2–14.9 in / 107–379 mm overall | Core drawer and door sizing route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Westbourne Cabinet Pull | 3.6–14.3 in / 92–364 mm centers; 4.5–15.4 in / 114–392 mm overall | Contemporary drawer and flat-front cabinetry route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Farringdon Handle | 3.6–23.8 in / 92–604 mm centers; 4.3–24.6 in / 108–626 mm overall | Tall unit and appliance-front route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Brunswick Cabinet Handle | 6.2–26.6 in / 158–675 mm centers; 6.7–27.2 in / 170–690 mm overall | Closet cabinetry, tall doors and long-pull schedules. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Westbourne C Pull | 1.3, 1.8, 2.3 in / 32, 46, 58 mm centers | Small-front, edge-led and discreet applications. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Eccleston Cup | 2.0, 3.4, 5.4 in / 50, 86, 138 mm centers | Drawer-led cup pull route. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Brunswick T-Bar | Single-point pull route | Small doors, accent drawers and knob-alternative placements. | PDP / Spec sheet |
| Burlington Cabinet Knob | Single fixing; check diameter, projection and sample feel | Traditional doors, drawers and mixed knob-and-pull schedules. | PDP / Spec sheet |
07 · Visual Proof
Use real product scale before committing to drilling.
Use PDP imagery, samples, finish sign-off and specification sheets before production.
Beaufort Cabinet Handle
Core drawer and door route.
Farringdon Handle
Tall-unit and appliance-front route.
Brunswick Cabinet Handle
Wardrobe and tall-door route.
Eccleston Cup
Drawer route; check finger clearance.
08 · Sample & Submittal
Approve scale, finish and grip before the drill pattern is locked.
Use project review for appliance fronts, tall doors, wardrobe elevations, repeated drawers, existing holes or multi-room work.
Send project details when you have
Drawings/elevations; door and drawer counts; existing holes; appliance panels; early product shortlists; placement questions.
Use a controlled schedule when you need
Room-by-room products, centres, sizes, finishes and quantities; client approval; revision and reorder continuity.
Finish Sign-Off Knob
Physical finish approval before made-to-order production.
Essential Handle & Knob Set
Compare physical shape, grip, diameter and scale before narrowing the schedule.
Studio Projects Sample Box
Structured presentation route for studios and project teams.
09 · Specification Workflow
Move from size decision to order-ready specification.
Keep type, dimensions, approvals and drawings connected before drilling.
Shortlist hardware type
Choose knob, T-bar, cabinet handle, C pull, cup pull or longer appliance-pull route.
Check centres & overall length
Use visible product data and specification sheets before drilling.
Approve scale & finish
Use physical samples where grip, projection, scale or finish needs confirmation.
Send drawings
Use project review for elevations, appliance fronts, door counts, existing holes or multiple rooms.
10 · Related Routes
Continue the size & placement specification route.
All related specification routes are retained.
11 · US Buyer Questions
Cabinet handle size and placement questions.
Use approved product data and the specification sheet as the drilling reference.
Should US cabinet pulls be sized in inches or millimeters?
Use inches first for US project communication and keep millimeters beside the product data because Capramont product centers are specified in metric. A format such as 3.6 in / 92 mm center-to-center keeps the cabinet shop and product documentation aligned.
What matters most when replacing existing pulls?
Center-to-center hole spacing matters first. Measure between existing hole centers, then compare with the product route. If it does not match a standard pull, use the custom center route before redrilling or filling holes.
Do appliance panels need a different pull size?
Appliance and refrigerator panels usually need a longer pull route because the panel is larger, heavier and used differently from a normal drawer front. Confirm center-to-center size, overall length, fixing, projection and grip clearance before drilling.
When should a project be reviewed?
Request review for elevations, appliance panels, closet runs, existing holes, multiple rooms, unusual drawer widths or client approvals.
Dimensional & Fit Engineering
Choose the scale. Confirm the centres. Set the placement before drilling.
Use Hardware Finder, physical samples and project review before drilling or production.