i am an extremely symmetrical person, so my 1st instinct was knob. but looking closer, you basically have four spaces there including d/w and sink. so, having a knob on the two "outside ones" is still symmetrical...and functional. :) just one question, though. what will go on the two doors under the sink? if you put knobs there, the pull may then seem more out of place.

I prefer pulls over knobs hands down because of function. As far as looks, both look good in general and either will look good on your cabs. No one, not even you, will notice it one way or another down the road. However, I believe you'll miss the function of a pull on the dishwasher..I think it is much more stable for the use it will get. Go with pull!

The pull looks good there and it doesn't have to match the other side just b/c you have a knob there. A pull is more expected on a door this size, and as much as you'll be opening it, you be happy to have more to grab on to. The knob on the DW door looks lost to me. As for the trash bin, the knob works there for balance (if that's what you're trying to achieve) even though it's not NEXT to the sink. That's my 2 cents.

I'm with Glad. To me, putting the knob on the trash actually pulls it into the grouping, rather than setting it aside by making the DW and left hand drawer the same. And the handle is more functional on the DW.

Which is a wordy way of saying my first instinct: I like the looks of option 2 better anyway :)

Function aside the pull looks better on the dishwasher because of it's size. The knobs look better on the thinner doors. So IMHO form and function agree that the pull belongs on the dishwasher. ; )

I agree with those who said put the pull on the dw, the knob on the trash. Great reasons for all- the knob on the trash pulls it into the unit, the pull on the dw works visually because its a wider drawer, and functionally the pull on the dw is much better.

My last home had a paneled DW, and it took quite a yank to open the DW. I was very glad it had a pull on it, or I'm afraid I would have yanked the knob right out of the panel! It also feels good ergonomically. That knob is just too small to pull such a large/heavy door open.

bloomin...

In early 1900's kitchen, function would be more important than form. Since the handle is functional and you have been wanting to stick to the look and feel of an 1900's, that is what you should use. I know you are trying to disguise it as a drawer handle but if you think of it as a big heavy drawer, it still makes sense :).

i vote for the pull on the DW and knobs on the other.

Oh THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Whew!!!!!!!

Now, should I wear my black shoes today, or my sneakers...

:-D

Francy

I echo everyone else's sentiments...pull on DW, knob on trash pullout.

Not to add to your agony, but I wonder if a full or almost full trash bin will be just as heavy to pull out as a DW door? I guess it depends on what's in it...mostly paper and lightweight stuff is probably fine.

Black sneakers :)

PULL...& whichever shoes are most comfortable, of course! ;-)

JoAnn

Francy, my vote is for the pull.

I vote for the pull on the DW and black shoes. :-)

Go with the pull-

:)

I have the exact same set up as you. As you said, I thought a knob to match up, but my DH said he thought the weight could be a problem where it is opened so much. I did the knob on the trash cabinet, and the cup pull on the Dishwasher. I think it look great.

I vote for the pull.

I also love your "tile" and very unique CD storage system! LOL

Wear the sneakers; they're better for your feet!