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Design Advice: Width of pulls for shaker drawers

2 years ago

We really like the design style of pull handles on all of our drawers. Kitchen and bathroom.

Our powder bath vanity is a custom design, which has given us shaker drawers with a 4” width opening. See photo.

We have chosen sconces and pulls to match, from Pottery Barn called the Rhodes style in Tumbled Brass color.

However the shortest width of pull in this style is 4”. So this means the pull width stretches the entire width of the shaker cutout on the face of the drawer. See photo.

I can live with this design but I’m worried it may be viewed us ugly or forced.

Does this look seem appropriate?
Thank you

Comments (13)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I never put pulls or knobs in the thin center panel of shaker cabinets.So see how it looks on the part above that space . It also would be good to post a pic of the whole vanity.but really no reason for all the hardware in the house to match so maybe knobs , on those very small drawers , would be better

  • 2 years ago

    Here is the full vanity. They do make a 1.5” knob.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    What is the faucet finish? It doesn't look tumbled brass.........? Something else?

    You need a ONE inch knob. "Linden" pottery barn on all of it




  • 2 years ago

    Faucet is matte nickel. Mirror frame above sink is also a thin matte nickel.
    Then these sconces on either side of the mirror. To match the vanity hardware.

  • 2 years ago

    I would prefer to have the pulls, and that sconce, the color of the faucet. Looks a bit off to me, with the brassy color.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Matte nickel and tumbled brass seem an odd combination. If you're wedded to PB sconces and hardware, a better choice would be antique bronze or matte black.

    And I would use pulls on the cabinet drawers, rather knobs in that small space.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    No to the tumbled brass, because it's TWO unique finishes in a small space, in very opposite tones.

    Is the matte nickel in the shower as well, I hope??

    The nickel tone is far better with the cherry cabinet. No law says you must use two finishes: ) one is just fine.


  • 2 years ago

    This is a powder bath so no shower

  • 2 years ago

    As a person who always catches my headphones or pants on any knob at hip level, I would use pulls, put them on the upper rail, and use whatever width is comfortable to your hand.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Hi, It's a very nice vanity that would look a lot better with knobs. The pulls in the picture really aren't a good fit for this vanity in my personal opinion. I feel like it will look like an accident or a mistake with these pulls.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Only the most MINIMAL 3" pull could work on that vanity and placement ? Would need to be on the top RAIL. Less than great, the drawers are just really square.


    Please just do a ONE inch knob, centered on top rail? Please : )

  • 2 years ago

    Update: I ordered this knob which actually looks like a mini pull. It is 1.5” wide in the same style from Pottery Barn. And should work better. Everyone’s input is greatly appreciated.