Hi - the knobs are 1 1/4". I have different sizes of the Bistro pulls -- most are 4", but it depends on the width of your drawers. For the desk drawers I used 3" pulls, and for the false drawer in front of the island prep sink I used the largest size which works great for hanging a dish towel. Personally I like the mix of satin and shiny metal finishes throughout the kitchen. Most things are satin, but there are polished chrome accents everywhere, from the knob rings on the range, to the tea kettle and pots, etc. The sink fixtures were less expensive in polished chrome, and it's also a more durable finish vs. brushed/satin nickel. (Note: the pendants are in a satin nickel finish, but all satin/brushed finishes are a little different. Another reason to not worry about matching finishes perfectly.)