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The right hardware should feel considered, not oversized or lost. Use this guide to choose proportions, measure existing holes and select the right size before you order.
Hardware is a small detail, but its scale has a surprisingly large effect on a piece of furniture. Start with the width of the drawer or door, then work towards a handle size that feels balanced within it.
There is no single correct handle length. The most useful starting point is the relationship between the hardware and the front it sits on.
For many cabinet fronts, positioning the handle around one-third of the front width creates a restrained, architectural proportion. Moving towards two-thirds produces a stronger, more contemporary look.
CTC is the distance between the centres of the two fixing holes. This is the measurement you need when replacing an existing handle without drilling new holes.
Overall length is the complete outside-to-outside dimension of the handle. It is useful for judging how the hardware will look on the drawer or door, but it is not the fixing measurement.
| Metric | Approx. imperial | Typical reference |
|---|---|---|
| 64 mm | 2.52″ | Small drawers & compact fronts |
| 96 mm | 3.78″ | Small to medium drawers |
| 128 mm | 5.04″ | Medium cabinet fronts |
| 160 mm | 6.30″ | Medium to large drawers |
| 192 mm | 7.56″ | Large drawer fronts |
| 224 mm | 8.82″ | Large cabinet fronts |
| 256 mm | 10.08″ | Wide drawer fronts |
| 320 mm | 12.60″ | Extra-wide fronts |
Measure the width of the drawer or cabinet front first. Then consider how much of that width you want the handle to occupy.
Shorter handles create a quieter appearance. Longer handles give a more generous grip and tend to work particularly well on wide drawers and tall cabinetry.
If you are replacing existing handles, measure the current fixing holes before choosing a new size.
Two handles can have the same CTC measurement but feel very different in use. The distance a handle projects from the cabinet affects grip, clearance and the visual weight of the hardware.
Knobs are ideal for smaller drawers, doors and furniture pieces where a single fixing point keeps the composition simple.
On larger fronts, using two knobs can create a more generous grip while maintaining a symmetrical appearance.
T-bars give a more linear appearance while retaining the simplicity of a single fixing point.
Their compact footprint can work particularly well on narrower cabinet fronts and bedside furniture.
Door handles require a few additional measurements because the handle has to work with the lock, latch and thickness of the door.
If you are replacing existing hardware, photograph the current setup and record every relevant measurement before removing it.
The most important dimensions are the door thickness, the fixing arrangement and the position of the existing lock or latch.
Measure the door itself rather than relying on the nominal thickness used when the door was purchased.
Record the distance between existing fixing points if you want to avoid drilling new holes.
Check the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the spindle or lock mechanism.
Do not order from appearance alone. Existing lock cases, spindles and fixing arrangements can differ even when two handles look similar.
Hinges are governed by the construction of the cabinet and door, rather than simply by the visible size of the hardware.
Before choosing replacement hinges, identify the cabinet type, door overlay and existing hinge system.
For concealed hinges, the existing cup hole and mounting arrangement are particularly important.
For multiple-door cabinetry, consistent vertical positioning helps the entire run feel intentional. Follow the requirements of the specific hinge system rather than copying positions from a different cabinet.
Scale determines how much visual weight the hardware carries. Finish determines how that weight reads against the surrounding materials.
A darker finish can create stronger definition, while a warmer brass finish can blend more softly into timber, stone and painted cabinetry.
When using several sizes in one room, keeping the finish consistent can help the different proportions feel like part of the same collection.
Send us your measurements and a photo of the cabinet or door. We can help you narrow down the right proportion before you order.