The right drawer pull pulls more than their own weight
Choosing between drawer knobs and drawer pulls seems like a no-brainer. After all, it’s just a matter of personal preference, right?
To some extent, this is true. But there’s also a simple guide for when you need to move from a knob to a drawer pull and it has to do with the size of the drawer itself.
In most cases, drawer pulls are the preferred way to go when the drawer is either heavy or very wide.
If you’ve ever tried to pull a wide drawer out with just a knob, then you know how it can be a challenge. The drawer tends to want to shift back and forth and jam. A drawer pull distributes the load between two points, allowing the drawer to be pulled equally from two directions at the same time.
Oh, if only things could be so simple that you just had to decide between a knob and a drawer pull. But once you have that decision made, there are still lots of decisions to make in the drawer pull category alone. In addition to shapes and finishes, there are several basic styles to choose from. These include “D” drawer pulls, bail drawer pulls, ring drawer pulls, latch drawer pulls and cup drawer pulls.
Here’s a brief overview to help you sort these out in your mind:
“D” Drawer Pulls – The name says it all. These are mounted with two screws and come in lots of styles. It’s a fixed position drawer pull and is the most popular style sold on the market today.
Bail Drawer Pull – This drawer pull has an open loop that hangs between two mounts. Think of it as the contemporary version of a loop of rope that is run between two holes. In an ideal world, you should be able to slip four fingers into a properly scaled bail drawer pull.
Drop Drawer Pull – Similar to the bail drawer pull, the drop drawer pull folds flush with the drawer when not in use. They have a stop built into them that stop them from rising above 90 degrees. They’re rarely used on kitchen cabinets, unless you’re shooting for a period effect.
Ring Drawer Pull – These are also similar to the bail drawer pull. With a ring drawer pull, there is just a single round pull on a single screw. These are usually used in pairs so two fingers can open a drawer using the ring drawer pulls on each side of it. It can usually be used as a replacement for a drawer knob.
Latch Drawer Pull – Think of a latch on a door and you have the look of this drawer pull. It’s basically a vertical “D” drawer pull. These aren’t used commonly, but with the right drawer, can add flair as well as function.
Cup Drawer Pull – This looks like a half a cup or a shell that is turned upside down on the drawer. To open the drawer, you simply slip your finger into the cup and pull.
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