Beaufort for core drawers
A clean route for standard drawers, door fronts and repeatable cabinet-shop schedules where centers must stay consistent.
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.
US specification route
Translate cabinet fronts into pull size, hole spacing and placement
Use this USA guide after the Shopify page introduction to turn a cabinet front into a practical hardware decision. The right choice depends on the drawer or door size, the construction type, center-to-center holes, projection, grip clearance, room use and whether the cabinet shop is drilling new holes or covering existing holes.
- Center-to-center hole spacing
- Inches-first sizing
- Face-frame, inset and full-overlay cabinets
- Appliance and refrigerator panels
- Closets, laundry rooms and mudrooms
- US Letter spec sheets
Decision map
Start with the installation condition
New drilling
Set the line first
Confirm the pull position on doors and drawers before the cabinet shop drills. A clean placement line is easier to control than correcting a finished elevation.
Replacement
Measure hole spacing
Existing holes control the center-to-center size. Measure between the hole centers, then choose a matching pull or request a custom center review.
Heavy panels
Check grip and fixing
Appliance panels, refrigerator panels and tall doors need longer pulls, strong fixing, enough projection and comfortable grip clearance.
Submittal
Document before order
Use product pages and US Letter spec sheets to confirm dimensions, centers and finish before purchase orders, schedules or client approval.
Inches first
Pull size ranges for common US cabinet fronts
These ranges help with early selection. Final drilling should always be checked against the product page and US Letter spec sheet where available.
| US cabinet area | Useful size route | What to verify | Capramont route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small upper doors | Knob, T-bar, short pull or C pull | Hand position, stile width, swing direction and single-point alignment. | Burlington Knob, Brunswick T-Bar, Westbourne C Pull |
| Standard drawers | 3.6–6.1 in / 92–156 mm centers | Drawer-front width, the centerline of the bank and enough grip clearance. | Beaufort, Westbourne Cabinet Pull |
| Wide drawers and pan drawers | 8.7–14.3 in / 220–364 mm centers | Visual balance across the drawer bank and whether one long pull or paired pulls is better. | Farringdon, Egerton P1 |
| Tall pantry and closet doors | 6.2–17.1 in / 158–435 mm centers | Door height, pull height, stile position and repeated vertical rhythm. | Brunswick, Manresa, Harrington |
| Appliance and refrigerator panels | Long pull route, including 23.8 in / 604 mm centers where specified | Panel weight, door thickness, fixing strength, projection and hand clearance. | Farringdon, Egerton P1, Egerton P2 |
| Laundry room, mudroom and high-use storage | Short, medium or long pull based on traffic and grip | Wet hands, repeated daily use, projection near corners and durable finish approval. | Use Hardware Finder |
Cabinet construction
Placement checks for face-frame, inset and full-overlay cabinetry
| Cabinet type | Placement issue | Pull or handle check | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face-frame cabinetry | Rails and stiles can constrain the drilling position. | Confirm 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. | Check how far the hardware stands proud and whether it clears adjacent doors or corners. | Review projection guidance |
| Full-overlay cabinetry | The pull often 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. | Review long-pull length, fixing, projection and hand position before drilling. | Start a hardware schedule |
| Existing drilled fronts | Old hole spacing can override the desired visual length. | Measure center-to-center first, then check whether a standard or custom center route is needed. | Use the center-to-center matrix |
Replacement or new build
Decide whether hole spacing or visual proportion leads
When existing holes lead
Measure the distance from the center of one fixing hole to the center of the other. That number is the center-to-center size. If it does not match a standard product route, keep the visual goal and ask for a custom center review before ordering.
Review Custom CentersWhen the cabinet plan leads
For new custom cabinetry or millwork, start with the drawer width, door height and hardware family. Set consistent horizontal and vertical placement lines, then lock the center-to-center size before drill drawings are released.
Send Project DetailsUS rooms
Room use changes the best hardware decision
Kitchen drawers
Use pull length and centerline consistency to control the appearance of long drawer banks and islands.
Pantry storage
Tall pantry doors need comfortable pull height, repeatable vertical alignment and enough grip for frequent use.
Closet cabinetry
Closet runs often need a longer, quieter pull route that repeats cleanly across multiple tall doors.
Laundry room
Check high-use pulls for grip, projection and finish approval where hands may be damp or cabinets are used daily.
Mudroom cabinetry
Projection and durability matter near coats, bags, bench seating and tighter traffic paths.
Bathroom vanity
Confirm finish sample approval and grip comfort before specifying hardware in higher-humidity rooms.
Product proof
Capramont product routes for US size and placement decisions
These product examples use verified Capramont product pages and US Letter spec sheet links where available. Use them to prepare submittals, schedules, samples and client approvals.
| Product route | Centers / overall length | US application | Proof links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Cabinet Handle | 3.6–14.3 in / 92–364 mm centers; 4.2–14.9 in / 107–379 mm overall | Core door and drawer pull route for custom cabinetry. | Product page / US Letter spec sheet |
| Westbourne Cabinet Pull | 3.6–14.3 in / 92–364 mm centers; 4.5–15.4 in / 114–392 mm overall | Contemporary pull route for flat-front doors and drawers. | Product page / US Letter spec sheet |
| Farringdon Handle | 3.6–23.8 in / 92–604 mm centers; 4.3–24.6 in / 108–626 mm overall | Tall doors, pantry fronts and appliance-panel pull route. | Product page / US Letter 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. | Product page / US Letter spec sheet |
| Westbourne C Pull | 1.3, 1.8, 2.3 in / 32, 46, 58 mm centers | Small-front, edge-led and discreet cabinet pull applications. | Product page / US Letter spec sheet |
| Eccleston Cup | 2.0, 3.4, 5.4 in / 50, 86, 138 mm centers | Drawer-led cup pull route where finger clearance needs to be checked. | Product page / US Letter spec sheet |
| Brunswick T-Bar | Single-point pull route; review the product page and spec sheet before drilling | Small doors, accent drawers and knob-alternative placements. | Product page / US Letter spec sheet |
| Burlington Cabinet Knob | Single fixing; check diameter, projection and sample feel | Traditional doors, drawers and mixed knob-and-pull schedules. | Product page / US Letter spec sheet |
Visual scale check
Use real product scale before committing to drilling
Farringdon for tall panels
A longer pull route for pantry fronts, tall doors and appliance-panel decisions where grip and fixing need to be approved early.
Brunswick for closet runs
A long-pull route for closet cabinetry, tall storage doors and whole-home schedules where vertical rhythm matters.
Eccleston Cup for drawers
A drawer-led route where finger clearance, drawer rail position and repeatable vertical placement need to be checked.
Sample and finish approval
Approve scale, finish and grip before made-to-order production
Finish Sign-Off Knob
Use this when a finish needs physical approval before the cabinet hardware is made to order.
View product pageEssential Handle & Knob Set
Use this when the project team needs to compare grip, scale, shape and placement before narrowing the schedule.
View product pageStudio Projects Sample Box
Use this when an interior design studio, builder or millwork team needs a structured sample route for client presentation.
View product pageSubmittal workflow
Send the project before the drill pattern is locked
For US projects, send drawings, elevations, door and drawer counts, appliance-panel notes, existing hole spacing and preferred finishes before the order is fixed. This helps align product pages, US Letter spec sheets, samples and a hardware schedule before fabrication or installation.
Send project details when you have:
- Cabinet elevations or shop drawings
- Drawer and door counts
- Existing holes or replacement conditions
- Appliance or refrigerator panels
- Preliminary product shortlists
Start a hardware schedule when you need:
- Room-by-room product control
- Centers, sizes, finishes and quantities listed together
- Client approval support
- Revision control before ordering
- Reorder continuity for future phases
Definitions
Terms to confirm before the cabinet shop drills
Center-to-center
The distance from the center of one fixing hole to the center of the other. This controls replacement, drilling and custom center work.
Check common centersOverall length
The end-to-end pull length. This controls visual proportion and how the hardware reads on wide drawers, tall panels and closet doors.
Compare product routesProjection and grip clearance
Projection is how far the hardware stands proud from the cabinet face. Check it around corners, inset fronts, appliance panels and high-use rooms.
Review clearance guidanceUS Letter spec sheet
The product documentation route for US submittals. Use it with product pages, samples and hardware schedules before final approval.
Build a spec packUS buyer questions
Quick checks before approval
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 the distance between the existing hole centers, then compare it with the product route. If the spacing 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 project review when there are elevations, appliance panels, closet runs, existing holes, multiple rooms, unusual drawer widths or client approvals. The earlier the details are checked, the easier it is to control the hardware schedule and avoid drilling mistakes.
Next step
Move from size decision to product shortlist
Use Hardware Finder if you are still comparing pulls, knobs, T-bars and cup pulls. Choose samples when scale, grip or finish needs approval. Send project details if drawings, hole spacing, appliance panels or multi-room schedules are involved.