Cup pull
Farringdon Cup
For pantry and laundry drawer runs. Center-to-center sizes: 1.97 / 3.39 / 5.43 in (50 / 86 / 138 mm).
US Pantry, Laundry & Mudroom Cabinet Hardware Guide | Capramont & Co
For US projects, pantry and utility room hardware should be specified by working use: cup pulls for drawer fronts, knobs or T-bars for cabinet doors, and longer cabinet pulls for tall pantry, appliance panel, mudroom or laundry storage. Capramont & Co supports US specifiers with finish samples, US Letter spec sheets, project review and hardware schedule control.
US pantry, laundry and mudroom guide
US Pantry, Laundry & Mudroom Cabinet Hardware Guide
Specify working-room cabinet hardware by workload, drawer weight, clearance and finish approval. For US pantry, laundry room, mudroom or utility cabinetry, start with cup pulls for repeat-use drawer fronts, knobs or T-bars for cabinet doors, and longer cabinet pulls for tall pantry doors, broom storage or appliance-adjacent panels.
Pantry, laundry and mudroom zones
Match each cabinet front to the way the room is used.
US custom cabinetry often mixes inset, face-frame and full-overlay doors across pantries, laundry rooms, mudrooms, closets and utility storage. Use the cabinet front, traffic level and grip requirement to narrow the hardware type before you sign off the finish.
| US cabinet area | Best hardware starting point | Specification check | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantry drawer fronts | Cup pulls or short cabinet pulls | Confirm center-to-center spacing before drilling. Cup pulls give a practical grip and keep horizontal drawer lines organized. | View Farringdon Cup |
| Laundry room base cabinets | Cup pulls for drawers, knobs or T-bars for doors | Check detergent storage, repeated wet hands, cleaning routines and door-swing clearance around machines. | View Eccleston Cup |
| Mudroom lockers and bench storage | Knobs, T-bars or durable pull handles | Prioritize projection, snag resistance, repeated daily use and alignment across multiple doors. | View Brunswick T-Bar |
| Tall pantry or broom storage | Longer cabinet pulls | Use longer pulls where scale and leverage matter. Reserve appliance pulls for true appliance or refrigerator panels. | View Beaufort Handle |
| Inset cabinetry and face-frame runs | Knobs, T-bars, C pulls or compact handles | Review door rails, stiles, drawer-frame clearance and projection before approving the location. | Check projection |
| Whole-home utility, pantry and closet package | One controlled product family and finish family | Use a hardware schedule when quantities, rooms, approvals and future reorders must stay controlled. | Start schedule |
Center-to-center and size control
Use inches first, then verify the exact millimeter size before ordering.
Capramont product data is manufactured in metric sizes. For US submittals, use inches first for review and keep the exact millimeter center-to-center size in the schedule for drilling, replacement work and future reordering.
| Hardware type | Typical use in this guide | Center-to-center / size data | US specification note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cup pulls | Pantry drawers and laundry drawers | 1.97 / 3.39 / 5.43 in (50 / 86 / 138 mm) | Use when the drawer front needs a defined grip and a clean horizontal line. |
| C pulls | Discreet utility cabinet doors and cleaning storage | 1.26 / 1.81 / 2.28 in centers (32 / 46 / 58 mm) | Useful where projection and finger clearance must stay controlled. |
| Cabinet handles | Tall pantry doors, larger drawers and mudroom storage | 3.62–14.33 in centers (92–364 mm) on Beaufort; larger Manresa options extend to 23.62 in (600 mm) | Use longer pulls where the front is tall, heavy or used frequently. |
| Knobs | Upper pantry doors, small utility cabinets and lighter fronts | 0.75 / 0.98 / 1.22 / 1.50 in diameters (19 / 25 / 31 / 38 mm) | Use where a pull would overstate a smaller cabinet front. |
| T-bars | Cabinet doors, mudroom doors and compact drawer fronts | 2.20 / 2.56 in length options (56 / 65 mm) | Useful between a knob and a full cabinet pull; confirm single-point fixing location. |
US product shortlist
Start with proven hardware types for high-use working rooms.
The products below give US designers, architects, cabinet shops and millwork teams a practical starting point for pantry, laundry, mudroom and utility cabinetry. Use the product page for finish and variant choice, then use the US Letter spec sheet for documentation.
Cup pull
Eccleston Cup
For working drawers where daily grip matters. Center-to-center sizes: 1.97 / 3.39 / 5.43 in (50 / 86 / 138 mm).
Cabinet knob
Farringdon Round Knob
For upper pantry cabinets, light doors and smaller fronts. Diameter options: 0.75 / 0.98 / 1.22 / 1.50 in (19 / 25 / 31 / 38 mm).
T-bar
Brunswick T-Bar
For cabinet doors or compact fronts where a knob feels too small but a full pull feels too strong. Lengths: 2.20 / 2.56 in (56 / 65 mm).
C pull
Beaufort C Pull
For discreet cabinet doors and utility storage. Center-to-center sizes: 1.26 / 1.81 / 2.28 in (32 / 46 / 58 mm).
Cabinet pull
Beaufort Cabinet Handle
For tall pantry doors, wider drawers and working storage. Center-to-center sizes: 3.62–14.33 in (92–364 mm).
Replacement and drilling risk
Confirm hole spacing before replacing existing pulls or drilling new fronts.
Replacement work is where pantry, laundry and mudroom cabinet hardware most often goes wrong. Existing holes, face-frame rails, drawer-box clearance, adjacent appliances and projection should be checked before selecting a pull length or ordering a full set.
1. Measure center-to-center
Measure from the center of one fixing hole to the center of the other. Keep the exact millimeter size in the schedule.
2. Check cabinet construction
Inset, face-frame and full-overlay fronts may need different placement logic around stiles, rails and drawer reveals.
3. Review projection
Check walkways, washer and dryer doors, refrigerator panels, adjacent drawers and mudroom traffic before approval.
Finish approval for high-use rooms
Approve the finish physically before a pantry, laundry or mudroom order is released.
These rooms are handled often and cleaned frequently. The finish should be reviewed in the project lighting, against cabinet paint or wood stain, and near appliance finishes before made-to-order production starts.
Kitchen-connected pantry
Coordinate the same finish family and product language with the main kitchen so the hardware does not feel like an afterthought.
Laundry and mudroom storage
Check high-touch handling, cleaning expectations, wet-hand use and the way darker or brighter finishes will show marks.
Whole-home package
Use one hardware schedule when pantry, laundry, mudroom, closets, bathroom vanity and kitchen hardware need coordinated approval.
US documentation and submittal support
Use US Letter spec sheets and a hardware schedule when the project needs sign-off.
For a simple order, the product page and finish sample may be enough. For custom cabinetry, cabinet shop review, designer approval or a multi-room package, use documentation and project review before ordering.
US Letter spec sheets
Use product spec sheets for center-to-center sizes, overall length, fixing notes and submittal packs where the product has a verified US Letter PDF.
Finish sample approval
Order a Finish Sign-Off Sample where the designer, client, builder or cabinet shop needs physical approval before production.
Project and drawing review
Send elevations, door and drawer counts, existing hole spacing, appliance panel details or early product shortlists for review.
Hardware schedule control
Use a schedule for room-by-room control of products, sizes, center-to-center data, finishes, quantities and approvals.
What to send
Send the project details if the room is part of a larger US cabinetry package.
Capramont can review drawings, elevations, door and drawer counts, appliance panel conditions, finish direction and existing hole spacing before the final hardware list is released.
| Project input | Why it matters | Best route |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet elevations or marked plans | Helps identify tall pantry doors, drawer banks, face-frame conditions and appliance panels. | Project review |
| Door and drawer count | Controls quantities, room splits and the balance between knobs, cup pulls and cabinet pulls. | Hardware schedule |
| Existing hole spacing | Reduces replacement mistakes where existing cabinetry cannot be re-drilled cleanly. | Center matrix |
| Finish direction and sample approval status | Prevents late changes after made-to-order production has started. | Finish sample |
FAQs for US specifiers
Pantry, laundry and mudroom cabinet hardware FAQs
What cabinet hardware works best for a US pantry?
For a US pantry, start with cup pulls on drawer fronts, knobs or T-bars on cabinet doors, and longer cabinet pulls on tall pantry doors. Confirm center-to-center size and projection before drilling.
Should laundry room hardware match the kitchen?
Laundry room hardware should match or intentionally coordinate with the kitchen if the spaces are connected. If the laundry room is separate, keep the hardware practical and approve the finish physically before ordering.
Are cup pulls suitable for mudroom drawers?
Yes. Cup pulls are suitable for mudroom drawers where repeated grip is needed. Check drawer-front height, center-to-center spacing and projection so the pull does not catch in a tight walkway.
How should I specify pulls for inset or face-frame cabinetry?
For inset or face-frame cabinetry, check door rails, stiles, drawer reveals and grip clearance before placement. A drawing review is useful when several cabinet types appear in the same pantry, laundry or mudroom area.
Can Capramont provide US Letter spec sheets?
Yes. Where a product has a verified US Letter spec sheet, it should be used for submittal packs, size review and project documentation alongside the product page and finish sample route.