I'd use pulls. I can't tell which are which from your photos, but probably just match the ones used on the lowers. uh, larger. :)

do the smaller pulls. you've escaped all those small (square) knobs which get out of line easily and would make you crazy.

Agreed, although I like the look of the knobs I would just put them in the stacked boxes, because those suckers are always moving. The pulls are beautiful, are they brushed nickel? Can you provide a link to the knobs and the pulls please?

Quality knobs will have a sharp point on the back side that keeps them from moving after installation. They won't spin out of square.

Agreed with ninigret about the smaller pulls

lucky, my very pricey ones lasted square about a year. since them i'm constantly adjusting, no matter how carefully i open them.

I have all square knobs and rarely do I need to adjust one. I prefer a simpler look. They will not become dated as quickly.

Some of the pulls are so over-sized they look like refrigerator handles.

Maybe you shouldn't use the knobs that "match" the pulls? Find a knob you love, in the size you want, that still matches the finish of the pulls you are using. And use that? Sometimes its nice to have things be close, but not matchy.

I like the larger pulls on your wall cabs, with knobs on the stacked doors, paired with knobs on the lower doors. I think having a mix in both areas actually brings some continuity.

I admit complete bias here as I am just not a fan of knobs in most situations. Just my own quirk and personal preference.

That all said, I vote for pulls on upper cabinets - knobs on the stacked ones though due to size and they are mostly decorative anyway.

Your kitchen is going to look great, no matter which you choose!

I like the round knobs with the square pulls, but again--I tend to try to break up matchiness. You should go with what you like.

That being said, why not drill the single hole and put your old knobs in for now? Then install your stacked cabinets and their knobs--then if you don't like it, you can drill another hole to switch in the pull of your choice. You can easily go from knob to pull--you can't go from pull to knob without leaving a mark :) A template makes it very easy to drill those second holes if your contractor is already gone.

I installed all of my cabinet hardware with a template, a cheap drill, and zero experience. Just google, youtube, and desperation to get it done.

ah i hadnt guessed all the holes were already there from before.

I don’t think the other pulls on your bottom cabinets are too large. However i understand your hesitancy. When my builder drilled out my knobs and it was incorrect i went over and put the pull on the upper i wanted and it seemed HUGE. Mine are 7”. Perfect for the lower but just seemed way to large in a vertical position. Can you get the next size down for the uppers?

I love the pulls! Go with pulls throughout.

Okay not to burst your bubble but I think one issue is that the placement is too low. I like the smaller pulls. But generally hardware placement is never in the lower corner of a cabinet. It should be higher up. Correct placement is right above rail and at the lower edge of stile. This might be why you are struggling.

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I'd probably go with a length that was about three quarters size of the pulls on the base cabinets and something half-size for the cabinets around the top. As I age, pulls are easier for my hands than knobs are, that's another reason I like them.

BTW, the installers tats are great, you gotta love that level of commitment!

The knobs are better in that placement. It makes them look larger.

better but still too small i think.

i went nuts with knobs... one was too small, one too big... i ended up getting oval, it sort of split the difference and reminded me of the little latches on inset cabinets.

On these cabinets they were able to place the hardware a bit lower because the corners were mitered. however the lowest placement still remains on the stile. The width of your stile and rail isn’t that wide and really shouldn’t forfeit correct placement. Have you considered keeping the pulls horizontal on the center of bottom rail?

I think that will look great--I like that you are keeping the visual weight on the lower cabinetry.

I so agree with Pink peony that the knobs are too low....try checking out knobs on kitchen cabinets on Houzz to get an idea for placement; it is eye opening!

I like to draw a line from the end of the cabinet up to the end of the Shaker trim. Then place the knob exactly in the middle of the space.

This is a great topic. I had trouble voting. I myself ordered all pulls for my cabinets. I like the pull look. But I have been watching Pink's kitchen unfold and I love the look she has created.

I can't wait to see what you decide. Meanwhile here is a Houzz link that talks about hardware placement.

[Where to place hardware[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/where-to-place-your-kitchen-cabinetry-hardware-stsetivw-vs~75904843)