Adding Pizazz with Knobs and Drawer Pulls!
Knob and Drawer Pull Ideas:
- If you can't find replacement drawer pulls that fit the holes you already have, or you want to use something different, fill the existing holes with wood putty before you paint. Then you can drill new holes to fit the drawer pull or knob you want to use.
- Another option if you are removing a drawer pull with two holes that don't line up with any new pulls, try using two knobs instead.
- If you aren't refinishing the piece, you could always glue an escutcheon or flat wooden embellishment like the one below, that will cover the two holes, then drill a hole or holes to fit your new pull.
- Use exhisting pulls or purchase plain new ones and embellish with your own findings. Use 'hot glue for jewelry' or E6000 glue to attach old jewlery, buttons, kids small toys, nuts, bolts whatever you can come up with. After the glue has cured, spray with a clear sealer to help protect the glue and the findings from daily use.
- If you're crafty, you can cover knobs with these directions for Sculpey Polymer Clay.
Knobs and Pulls Make the Difference
New door and drawer opening hardware can put a stylish emphasis on your updated kitchen cabinetry. It's astonishing what can be accomplished with the simplest knob or pull. Rockler has an outstanding selection of Knobs and Pulls in many different styles to polish off your updated cabinetry.
Choose a Style
Before you can add some hardware pizzazz to your room, you'll need to choose the style of cabinet knobs or pulls you prefer. 
Rockler has an exciting array available to suit every style of cabinetry from traditional to Shaker to Euro-style to Restoration. For a distinguished look, consider adding carved hardwood pulls, or antique finished pulls from Rockler's Premier Collection. Or perhaps Ivy Leaf Green Pulls from Rockler's designer collection. Now is the time to have some real fun. There are plenty of other styles and types available. See a complete list.
Knobs, Pulls, or Both?
Although it's generally a good idea to stick to one theme or style - designer, restoration, decorator, etc. - there are no hard and fast rules dictating the design and usage of kitchen hardware. Personal preference should dictate your choice. If mixing a selection of knobs and pulls is what pleases you, by all means go for it. You're going to use your cupboards, cabinets, and drawers a lot so you might as well be happy with what you see.
Make a List
Determine your hardware requirements. Make a list to get an accurate count of your needs. There's nothing more irritating than not having enough on hand to complete the job. Take an accurate count and double check it. It's all in the details, so don't forget other necessities such as cabinet legs, shelf pins, or drawer bumpers. Rockler has a large selection of cabinet hardware.
Knobs and Drawer Pulls For Kid's Furniture . . .
Whether you call them cabinet knobs, drawer pulls or decorative knobs, they're all the same thing, only different!
A decorative handle on your drawers or doors can be just that little something extra that you need to finish off your room. Get some of the unfinished ones below and decorate your own!
 Emenee Golf Ball on Tee Knob
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Purse Drawer Pull
- Put the finishing touch on your furniture with this snazzy drawer pull. The brushed pewter-finished metal pulls even have tiny jewel accents. |
 
Baseball Drawer Pull
This great drawer pull will be a HOME RUN with your favorite baseball player! Designed to look like a miniature baseball, this pull is crafted of zinc alloy, and covered with faux leather. Replace the regular drawer pulls in with these. Don't forget the bath! Screw is included. Soccer ball, football and basketball drawer pulls are available too. |
These unfinished wooden knobs from Rockler are perfect for making your own embellished knobs.
Dimpled Wood Knob Choose from three species: Oak, Pine and Cherry. Pre-drilled with metal insert for 8-32 screws. Includes screws. Unfinished. |
 
Sandal Drawer Pull. Put the finishing touch on your furniture with this snazzy drawer pull. The brushed pewter-finished metal pulls even have tiny jewel accents. |
Low Profile Beech Beech knobs have five sizes to choose from. They project 3/4'' from the surface. |
Star Player: Vintage All Star Drawer Knobs (2-Pack) by KidsLine
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Face Grain Knobs 1 inch Square knob, ideal for contemporary style furniture. |
 
Teddy Bear Twinkle Toes (2-Pak) by KidsLine |
Birch Ball Birch balls have been flattened on one side for easy mounting as knobs.
Wouldn't these make cute baby faces? No hair needed! Just paint them a flesh color and draw on a face with a thin marking pen. If you feel wonky you could even glue on hair and a hat! |
 
The older kids will want a Knob Note
- the door hanger can let others know where you've gone and when you'll be back, and it can quickly turn into a "do not disturb" sign if they need their privacy. Best of all, it's reusable again and again, with a write on/wipe off marker included. Hangs on any door. |
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Measuring
Knobs are installed with one screw while pulls usually have two. If you are replacing old pulls, you'll need to measure the distance between the centers of the screw holes, called the "boring," to determine the size of new pulls you'll need. This will prevent the necessity of drilling more holes and patching in the old ones. Or, you could consider adding new drawer fronts and doors with Rockler's custom door and drawer program. If you have frame and panel doors and drawers, you'll also want to consider the width of the rails. As a general rule, knobs or pulls no wider than half the rail width look best. Knobs or pulls that are too large look awkward and heavy. Remember that doors and drawers will usually need two different screw lengths. Drawers with faces applied as a separate piece will require screws to pass through 1 ¼" - 1 ½ " of wood or substrate. Doors are usually made of ¾" lumber so 1" screws usually work. You'll want to order the appropriate screws for your kitchen fixtures.
Installation
While installing one door or drawer pull is relatively easy, installing several quickly gets cumbersome. Rockler's Drawer Pull Jig-It can save you lots of time, and give you perfect accuracy on each and every pull. It's worth every penny!
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