Momo Dallas D Cabinet Handles Buying Guide
The Dallas D is a slim, low profile D handle from Momo Handles, cast in zinc alloy and offered in eight sizes and six finishes. It is a plain, versatile pull that suits contemporary, Hamptons and coastal kitchens, laundries and vanities. The wide size range makes it a good choice when one handle style needs to cover narrow doors, wide pot drawers and tall pantry doors in the same room.
What sizes does the Dallas D handle come in?
The Dallas D is sold by its fixing distance, the gap between the two screw holes measured centre to centre. The sizes are 96mm (104mm overall), 128mm (138mm), 160mm (169mm), 192mm, 224mm (231mm), 288mm (297mm), 352mm (361mm) and 448mm (457mm). The handle is 12mm wide and projects about 27mm from the door. On most sizes the ends run only a few millimetres past the screw holes, so the handle looks almost the same length as its fixing distance. The 192mm listing shows a longer overall length, so check that listing's dimensions before ordering.
What size D handle do I need?
A good starting point is a handle about one third the width of the drawer front. On the Dallas D, that means 96mm or 128mm for vanity doors and drawers around 450mm wide, 160mm or 192mm for 600mm drawers, and 288mm for a 900mm pot drawer. Standard doors and upper cabinets usually take 96mm or 128mm. The 352mm and 448mm sizes suit tall pantry doors and long drawer fronts. Every Dallas fixing distance is a multiple of 32mm, which matches the hole spacing most Australian cabinetry is drilled to.
Which finish should I choose?
The Dallas D comes in Chrome Plated, Satin Chrome, Dull Brushed Nickel, Brushed Matt Brass, Matte Black and Matte White.
- Chrome Plated is bright and reflective, and shows fingerprints and water spots more readily.
- Satin Chrome and Dull Brushed Nickel are softer cool greys that hide marks well and pair with stainless appliances.
- Brushed Matt Brass is a muted gold that works on navy, green or timber cabinetry.
- Matte Black gives strong contrast on white or light doors.
- Matte White almost disappears on a white door, though it shows dirt sooner and needs regular wiping.
Read the finish from the product title, and keep to one main finish through a kitchen with a second metal as an accent at most.
How are Dallas D handles installed?
Each handle fixes with two machine screws through the back of the door or drawer front. Some Dallas listings include standard 22mm screws and others do not, so check the listing for the size you order. A 22mm screw suits panels 16mm to 18mm thick. When replacing old handles, match the existing hole spacing so no new holes are needed. Pulls usually run horizontally on drawers and vertically on doors, set 40mm to 60mm in from the opening edge.
Can Dallas D handles be used in a bathroom?
Yes, on vanity drawers and doors that sit outside the shower zone. Plated zinc alloy depends on its finish for protection, so it lasts best where it is not splashed directly. Wipe off water marks after showers in a steamy room.
How do I clean and care for plated handles?
Wipe with a soft microfibre cloth and warm water, adding a little mild soap if needed, then dry straight away. Avoid abrasive pads, powdered cleansers, bleach, ammonia and alcohol-based sprays. The grip point wears first, so give it the most regular wipe.
Completing the room
Browse the full Momo Handles range, more D shaped cabinet handles, or shop by colour with black, white and brushed nickel cabinet handles at The Blue Space.
