{"title":"Cabinet Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCabinet Handles Buying Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handle is a small object with an outsized effect on a room. Because it's repeated across every drawer and door, its shape and finish read as a pattern across the whole cabinetry run, which makes it one of the most cost-effective ways to shift a kitchen or bathroom's character without replacing the cabinets themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack cabinet handles\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a strong, contemporary contrast against light-toned cabinetry, and suit kitchens and bathrooms already using \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Black tapware\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/black-taps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack tapware\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/door-hardware\" title=\"Door hardware\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edoor hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed brass handles\u003c\/strong\u003e bring warmth into a room and suit both traditional and contemporary cabinetry, aging well since the brushed finish resists showing fingerprints and wear as visibly as a polished one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite cabinet handles\u003c\/strong\u003e give a quieter, more minimal look, often chosen to blend into the cabinetry rather than stand apart from it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntique style handles\u003c\/strong\u003e suit vintage and heritage-inspired interiors, where an aged or textured finish reinforces a period character rather than a contemporary one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor durability in high-use areas, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Stainless steel cabinet handles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/stainless-steel-cabinet-handles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chrome cabinet handles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/chrome-cabinet-handles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echrome handles\u003c\/a\u003e offer a polished, wipe-clean surface suited to kitchens, while solid brass handles bring a heavier, more substantial feel that tends to be associated with a more traditional design direction. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/gunmetal-grey-cabinet-handles\" title=\"Gunmetal cabinet handles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGunmetal grey\u003c\/a\u003e sits between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/black-cabinet-handles\" title=\"Black cabinet handles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ematte black\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/brushed-nickel-cabinet-handles\" title=\"Brushed nickel cabinet handles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrushed nickel\u003c\/a\u003e in tone, and suits contemporary spaces wanting a dark finish with slightly more warmth than pure black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle shape has a direct effect on how a run of cabinetry reads visually, since the same shape repeats across every door and drawer in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD shape handles\u003c\/strong\u003e are a versatile, mid-point shape that works in both modern and traditional kitchens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound shaped handles\u003c\/strong\u003e soften the visual weight of square, angular cabinetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArc shaped handles\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a subtle curve that suits a sleeker, more contemporary kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare shaped handles\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforce a bold, geometric cabinetry style rather than softening it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf moon (eclipse) handles\u003c\/strong\u003e give a distinctive, contemporary silhouette that stands apart from more common bar-style handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBow shaped handles\u003c\/strong\u003e use a graceful curve that suits a broad range of décor styles without competing with them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLip pull handles\u003c\/strong\u003e which recess into the top edge of a drawer front, suit bathrooms and kitchens after a minimal, handle-free look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCup pull handles\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a more classic, traditional character, and are a common choice on Hamptons and heritage-style cabinetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifferent handles for different uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet pull handles are sized and shaped for everyday grip on standard drawers and cupboard doors. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Appliance pull handles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/appliance-pull-handles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAppliance pull handle\u003c\/a\u003es are built longer and more substantial, suited to larger integrated appliances such as fridges and dishwashers, where a standard cabinet handle wouldn't provide enough leverage or visual proportion. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/wardrobe-handles\" title=\"Wardrobe Handles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWardrobe handles\u003c\/a\u003e are worth choosing in the same finish and shape family as the kitchen or bathroom handles, so the hardware reads as a considered, whole-of-home decision rather than a room-by-room afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Castella Handles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/castella\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCastella \u003c\/a\u003erange and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Momo cabinet handles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/momo-handles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMomo's cabinet handle\u003c\/a\u003e collection both offer handle designs suited to bathroom vanities specifically, where proportions and finish need to align with the vanity's own hardware and tapware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should cabinet handles be placed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles are generally fitted on the opposite side of the door from its hinges, positioned roughly 25-100mm in from the edge of the door. On drawers, handles are typically centred along the top edge, though larger or double drawers sometimes use two handles spaced evenly across the width for a more balanced, symmetrical look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size cabinet handles do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle size ultimately comes down to personal preference, though a useful general guideline is to choose a handle around one-third the width of the cabinet door or drawer it's fitted to. For example, a 600mm wide drawer typically suits a handle around 200mm in length. Beyond proportion, the handle should be comfortable to grip and pull with the whole hand, not just the fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre all cabinet handles the same size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Handle length varies considerably by style, but the screw hole spacing, the \"centre-to-centre\" measurement between the two fixing holes, is more standardised, with 96mm and 128mm being the most common spacings used across Australian cabinetry hardware. Handles built to these standard spacings will generally suit most existing cabinet drilling without needing new holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I measure cabinet handles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles are measured \"hole to hole,\" meaning the distance between the two screw holes used to fix the handle to the door or drawer, rather than the total visible length of the handle itself. A handle listed at 96mm, for example, refers to that screw hole spacing; the handle's overall length may be slightly longer than the stated measurement. This distinction matters most when replacing existing handles, since the new handle's hole spacing needs to match the existing drilled holes in the cabinetry. When fitting handles for the first time, this is less critical, since new holes can be drilled to suit whichever handle is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I choose the right cabinet handles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing a handle well comes down to balancing proportion with day-to-day use. The one-third guideline (roughly 200mm for a 600mm drawer) is a reliable starting point, but the overall design direction of the room matters too. Some renovations use one consistent handle size throughout for a uniform look, while others vary handle length to suit different drawer and door widths, giving each piece its own sense of proportion. Neither approach is more correct than the other; the decision comes down to whether a uniform or a more considered, size-matched look suits the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompleting the room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet handles are easiest to choose once the cabinetry finish and surrounding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/door-hardware\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Door hardware\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehardware\u003c\/a\u003e are settled, since the handle's finish is one of the more visible details tying a kitchen, bathroom or wardrobe together. Matching handle finish to nearby \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.com.au\/collections\/taps\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Taps at the blue space\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etapware\u003c\/a\u003e and door hardware keeps the overall look cohesive, rather than treating handles as an afterthought once the cabinetry itself has already been installed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/6938\/2771\/collections\/Cainet-Handles-TheBlueSpace.jpg?v=1670985594","url":"https:\/\/www.thebluespace.co.nz\/collections\/cabinet-handles\/brand-momo-handles.oembed?page=11","provider":"The Blue Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}