Pull
Also known as: Handle, Bar Pull
A handle or grip attached to a cabinet door or drawer front that allows it to be pulled open. Pulls come in an enormous variety of styles, sizes, and materials — including bar pulls, cup pulls, ring pulls, arch pulls, and finger pulls — and are one of the most visible design elements in a kitchen. They are measured by center-to-center distance (typically 3 to 12 inches) and can dramatically change the look of cabinetry when replaced.
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In practice
Common center-to-center pull sizes are 3", 3¾" (96mm), 5" (128mm) and longer appliance pulls; a frequent rule of thumb is a pull about one-third the width of the drawer.
Common questions
Should I choose pulls or knobs?
A common convention is knobs on doors and pulls on drawers, but consistency matters more than the rule — many modern kitchens run pulls everywhere.
