Are you looking for a simple yet effective way to upgrade your kitchen?
Looking for a renovation project that is both practical and effective?
If you answered yes to either of the above questions, you might want to consider replacing your kitchen cupboard handles. Not only is this markedly less expensive than replacing all of your cabinetry, but you’d be surprised at just how much this can change how your kitchen looks. For example, you could choose an antique-inspired design to bring in some elegance or something sleek and shiny for a more contemporary feel.
However, while picking out the right design is crucial, you also need to think carefully about the size of your kitchen cupboard handles.
Why is choosing the right handle size important?
There are many reasons why it's important that you choose the right handle size. Firstly, you need to ensure that your handles fit onto your cabinets in the place where the previous handles sat in order for a seamless transition to take place. Otherwise, the project will look unfinished, and you’ll be left with unsightly holes or marks on your cabinetry. If you choose handles that aren’t quite the right fit, this could also affect the functionality of your cabinets or kitchen cupboards.
From a design perspective, choosing the right size of kitchen cupboard handle ensures that everything looks neat and stylish.
What are the standard sizes of kitchen cupboard handles in the UK?
Cabinet handles within the UK come in a wide range of sizes, depending on the style of the handle, the cabinets themselves, or the space you have available to you. However, the standard sizes include:
- 96mm
- 128mm
- 224mm
The above measurements refer to the measurements between the holes drilled into the handles, otherwise known as the “centre to centre” measurement. As such, the actual handles themselves may exceed this size, depending upon their design.
You may also want to measure the width of the product when making certain design choices.
96mm Kitchen Cupboard Handles.
The 96mm are the smallest standard size of cupboard handles in the UK, and their smaller size means they’re best suited to smaller kitchen cabinets. For example, you could use our 96mm Burlington Piccadilly Kitchen Knurled Cabinet Handles for pull-out drawers and cutlery storage cupboards. While small, they are available in a range of eye-catching styles and designs, which means they’ll still look great in your kitchen.
Some kitchen cupboard handles are slightly smaller than this, at 76mm, especially if you have cup pull handles in place. However, we also have these products in store, such as our Jedo & Nero Drawer Pulls and Burlington Cup Pulls.
128mm Kitchen Cupboard Handles.
128mm Kitchen Cupboard Handles are again on the smaller side when compared to some of the other standard sizes outlined in these guides. However, they can be affixed to a wide range of cabinetry, both within your kitchen and beyond. For example, you could use the 128mm Burlington Westminster Round Kitchen Cabinet Handles for your cabinets or for overhead cabinets.
They are available in a wide range of colours and styles and can be used to accentuate other design choices within your kitchen. For example, you could choose a sleek, stylish finish that matches or pairs with other fixtures in your kitchen, such as your faucet and taps. This can make your kitchen look more cohesive and stylish overall. Alternatively, you could choose a shade that complements (or contrasts) the cabinet colour - the choices are endless.
240mm Kitchen Cupboard Handles.
Bigger kitchen cupboards and cabinets require bigger handles. The 240mm Kitchen Cupboard handles, therefore, are perfect for larger cabinets within your kitchen, including pull-out draws or overhead storage. Again, we have a variety of styles available in this size, including both of the handles listed above.
How To Know Which Size Of Kitchen Cupboard Handle To Choose.
If you’ve decided to upgrade your kitchen cupboard handles, you need to first determine the right size. Thankfully, this is a relatively easy task.
You simply need to remove your current handles and use a measuring tape to figure out their centre-to-centre measurement. Remember, this is the distance in mm between the two drilled holes. Smaller cabinets will likely be 96mm or 128mm, though it's always worth checking before making a purchase in order to save yourself time and energy.
If you’ve noticed that your current kitchen handles are not a standard size, or if they sit between standard sizes, don’t worry; custom options are available and can be designed to match your cabinetry.
In addition to measuring your kitchen cabinet handles, you also need to purchase the right backplates. Backplates are what hold the handles in place, and they come in two standard sizes, 140x30mm and 268x30mm. When it comes to choosing a backplate, you should choose a product in the same style or finish as the handle, such as our Hoxton Rushton Backplate for Kitchen Cabinet Handles or the Hoxton Fanshaw Backplates for Kitchen Cabinet Handles.
If you need some assistance when it comes to choosing the right size of cabinet handle, please do not hesitate to get in touch today - we’d be happy to help and explain this further.
Revamp your kitchen with your Kitchen Cupboard Handles.
Once you’ve determined exactly what size of kitchen cupboard handle you need, the real fun can begin. Now, you can explore our range of cabinet handles, which encompass a wide range of styles and aesthetics. Not only do we pride ourselves on offering numerous designs, but each product is available in different colours and finishes, too.
You can select the size of your kitchen cupboard handles on our drop-down menu, making it easier than ever to find what you are looking for on-site.
If you’d like to find out more or are ready to start redecorating your kitchen, please do not hesitate to get in touch today.