Where Do You Put Knobs and Handles on Bathroom Cabinets

Cabinet knobs should be installed on the stile opposite the hinges. The general rule is to place a knob 2 1/2″ – 3″ from the corner of the door. For upper cabinets, install knobs in the bottom corners of the door. For lower cabinets, place them in the upper corners.

Where do knobs go on bathroom vanity drawers?

On wall cabinets, place knobs 2” to 2-1/2” from the bottom corner of the door. For base cabinets, place them 2” to 2-1/2” from the upper corner of the door. For cabinet drawers, position the knob directly in the center of the drawer front.

Where do pulls go on Shaker cabinets?

Center of the Stile: Knobs and pulls can be placed halfway up the stile of your Shaker door. Keep in mind you’ll want to be able to reach the handles, since they will be placed higher up along the stile. Just Above or Below the Corners: Place the knobs or pulls 2” to 3” from the lower or upper corner.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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