All handles for hardware, how to place?

8 years ago

I have decided to use all handles, no knobs this time on my cabinets. I'm not sure however how to place them on the cupboards, vertical or horizontal? I liked the idea of having them all vertical but now I'm question this. The style is transitional. Would greatly appreciate feedback/advice.

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thetzone

8 years ago

Not awkward, at all. IMHO it is aesthetically more pleasing to have them all running the same way. My husband was very much against it stating it would be “difficult” to open the doors. He has now changed his tune, loves the look and says it doesn’t impact functionality AT ALL.

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cpaul1
8 years ago
I'm trying to get your terminology. By "handles" I'm assuming you mean "pulls". By "cupboards" I'm assuming you mean cabinets (vs. drawers). I think it's fine to have all of the pulls vertical, but do you not have any drawers?
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Sandra Martin
Original Author
8 years ago
Sorry, it's an MS day and I can seem to get my language clear..I do mean pulls, and I do have drawers. I had the idea of going all horizontal with pulls as I thought that would look consistent with the lines of the fireplace etc. the doors are raised panel, going to a factory for painting. The reason we are staying transitional instead of contemporary..
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jck910
8 years ago
Pulling horizontally is awkward IMO
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Gerry
8 years ago
I have mine vertical on the doors and horizontal on the drawers.
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Sandra Martin
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8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thank you all for your comments I really appreciated it. I decided to go with horizontal on the drawers and vertical on doors as the doors appear too narrow for horizontal. I wasn't too sure why all horizontal wasn't working and the cabinet designer pointed out why. All horizontal work well on wide doors. When pointed out to me, mine are really quite narrow..an older design, part of working with what you have..thanks again!