Where is the best place to mount kitchen cabinet hardware on a horizontal drawer?

January 19th, 2008 | by admin |
Rambo asked:

I’m looking to add kitchen cabinet hardware/handles to horizontal drawers and I’ve seen them placed in various positions. I’ve seen them most frequently dead center and above center (for lower drawers). I’m guessing dead center is the way to go but I’m curious if anyone else has a different take. Thanks!

Question posted courtesy of: Ella
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    1. 3 Responses to “Where is the best place to mount kitchen cabinet hardware on a horizontal drawer?”

    2. By matt on Jan 21, 2008 | Reply

      Dead center is the way to go. Mounting handles anywhere else could affect the tracking on the drawer.

    3. By Linda S on Jan 21, 2008 | Reply

      It depends on the height of the drawers and if the supporting runners are top or bottom if on bottom then in the middle if on top toward the top to relieve pressure on the runner when opening.

    4. By Angie C on Jan 25, 2008 | Reply

      It seems like above center would be a more contemporary look as opposed to the more traditional dead center placement.

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