Thank you for your question. It’s personal preference, I like to go in the center of the stile on a door, lining up with the bottom of the top /or bottom rail of the door. - Wendy @ Dura

Here is also a great blog that our designer Wendy Anderson wrote about choosing where to place hardware... I hope this is helpful.

http://www.durasupreme.com/blog/hardware-guidelines

thank you. My kitchen guy wanted to move the knobs about 3-4 inches up. A designer who helped us wanted handles in the stiles. I just didnt like either of their suggestions and looked at a million photos to make up my mind. I chose your model, my handles are in the middle and the knobs about 2 1/2 " up. I was concerned because out top drawers are not high and "the middle" only a bit more than 1". But it wokrs great wit the handles we chose , looks fantastic and is easy to use

I meant top rail. She suggested handles in the top rail. It looks cool but a more modern look than we were going for

I'm glad you figured out what works best for your design. It's all a personal preference. There is no right or wrong for placement as long as you can still open you cabinet. Have a great day! Mandi @ Dura