I meant the knobs are 1.75 inches!

…other side of kitchen

I'm not sure I'd do any cup pulls at all because many of your panels are narrow. also, the holes were already drilled for the bigger cups, so you'll have to patch and paint them before installing the smaller ones.

what I suggest is simple handles that are as wide as the holes already drilled. (hopefully those holes were centered. they might not be. you might need to patch no matter what you do. sorry!)

Thank you! Both cup pulls have a boring of 3 in so the smaller ones will fit. I have my heart set on cup pulls just trying to figure out if one’s are installed are too chunky.

Yes too chunky.

oh, interesting that both sizes have the same spaced holes. it wouldn't hurt to try. maybe too chunky but you can easily remove them.

Thanks! Wonder why my contractor loves the big so much 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ve been staring at them for so long I don’t know what to think anymore. Do you have an opinion on the knobs?

I'm sure the smaller knobs will be an improvement. it appears you can see more bronze on them and the new cups look really black. but that might be just the photo. do they match?

You have a good eye. They are “oiled bronze” from the same company as the knobs and bigger pulls but they do look darker. I may have to go with a new company if I decide on the change. What is your first impression of the kitchen as is. Would you think the hardware is oversized or think that it’s a “look” as my husband says 🤦🏻‍♀️

Smaller, the large ones take over your beautiful cabinetry.

Another vote for too big, go with smaller. Made the same mistake myself once.

I really like that larger knob size. Those are tall cabinet doors, the scale feels good. I like the large cup pulls on the deep drawers, but they are too chunky for the shallow drawers at the range. So yes on going down a size on the cup pulls. Maybe swap those first and then see whether the current knobs feel balanced.

I think it's oversized.

I like the larger knobs put the cup pulls look too big.

Thanks all! Can I use smaller cup pulls and keep the 1.75 knobs or should I go down to 1.5 knobs. Again thank you!

Well as you can see, Houzz opinions vary on the knob size. Why not try switching the cup pulls first, since those definitely need to change.

One thing I've learned is that contractors are not designers. I have not met many contractors who had a lick of design sense. The contractor on my first reno ever in my 110 year old house offered to pull out all the original wide oak woodwork and put in narrow mdf instead because he thought it would look so much better.

I agree with smaller for both knobs and cup pulls.

@Ruth Goldstein - I’m kind of agreeing with your husband that the larger hardware is ”a look”. The size works ok since your other finishes are quiet but, the larger hardware is an attention grabber. Agree the drawer pulls are too big for the smaller drawers across the top but ok on deeper drawers. I actually like the larger knobs. Since you have the smaller hardware to try & lucky for you the existing holes work for both, try changing to smaller in stages. First change pulls on all top drawers. Leave the room for awhile & come back for a fresh look. Do the smaller pulls look balanced with larger knobs just below? Do smaller pulls on top drawers look ok with larger pulls on deep drawers? Do you even really notice the difference in pull sizes? I think your reactions to these changes made in stages would determine whether or not you change out the pulls on the deep drawers too & whether or not you leave the larger door knobs on. I like the larger knobs because they provide more to grab without constant finger contact (creating grime) on the white cupboards.

Too chunky.

Most GC aren't designers so take their input on purely aesthetic choices with a grain of salt.

I had a fabulous GC but I didn't use him for non-structural aesthetic decisions. Luckily my designer provided me with input on stuff like sizing since I don't have that kind of aesthetic vision and I think most of us non-pros lack the ability to accurate visualize how different elements will actually work together.

When I was looking for sconces for my bedroom my designer provided me with the basic height and width and explained why that sizing would work - and so I would look at sconces in terms of design but within those boundaries and then send her options to get feedback - we really had a collaboration on stuff like this.

Luckily you can change this without causing major issues.

Thanks Helen. Do you think the knobs are as well?

Knobs are also too big for the stiles. In the picture, they extend beynd the actual stile. I also have stiles and mine fit inside the stile with wood all around. My pulls aren’t the cup style but when I have seen cups used they aren’t as chunky in relation to the stiles as yours are..

Wanted ti add that while it might be a look, it isnt necessarily a good look. 😂😂 My friend’s father used to say to him that just because they sold white shoes, didn’t mean he should wear them. 😂

You will love the look of something smaller for both.

Love the chunky knobs. they will help spareyour paint around the knob.

the cup pulls are too big.

@Ruth Goldstein As I suspected, the responses are all over the map! There is no right answer here. That’s why I suggested changing pulls the knobs in stages so you can determine what YOU like best! It’s a very personal decision & one best made by seeing the effects in person. Too bad we can’t be there with you but can you just imagine this crowd in your kitchen with you? 😆

I would get smaller pulls and knobs. The current knobs look almost as wide as the stiles and rails of the cabinet doors. My knobs are 1-1/4"

Smaller. When I was shopping cup pulls, we found some were fat but narrow side to side and hard to get more than a finger in. That may have why your contractor meant big. Mine are wide enough for my husband’s hands to fit but aren’t very tall (if that makes sense)

Thanks SO much. I will try things in stages. Frustrating thing is the same brand pulls look a tad more matte than the larger pulls which match the knobs 🤯 can you tell in the picture or am going 🤯

Color difference big deal?

seeing a closer pic of the cups, it appears they do look a little more like oiled bronze. the color difference is so minimal that if you can barely tell yourself, then nobody else will notice either.

however, if it bothers you, keep the cups and get knobs that are blacker.

I personally think cup pulls on those super skinny drawer areas are a big NO. Go with sleek abs simple bar pulls.

I prefer the color and finish of the smaller ones. I really like cup pulls in general. To me they soften a kitchen in a good way. but not everyone likes them.

Curious how you chose oil rubbed bronze for knobs/pulls, is ORB somewhere else in room too that we don't see? From limited posted photos seems like matte black or a complimentary silver or gold from the beautiful countertop would be considered. I would go smaller on both your current ones, but make sure the pull depth works for those who will use them.

Agree they are too large. Out of proportion.

I'm ambivalent about the color of the knobs/pulls.

Thanks again everyone! I chose oiled rubbed bronze bc the hardware on the door to my laundry room and back door are oil rubbed bronze installed by the former owner. All knobs in my house are the same. I also like how they pop against the mostly white kitchen