Furniture Handle Selection Guide|Wardrobe & Drawer Handle Sizes
Furniture handles are not only functional hardware but also essential design elements that affect both the aesthetics and usability of cabinets, wardrobes, and drawers.
The most common classification of handles is based on the Center-to-Center (C.C.) measurement, such as 64mm, 96mm, 128mm, and 160mm, which are widely used standard sizes.
When selecting a furniture handle, three key factors should be considered:
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Wardrobe Door Height – Taller doors require longer handles for better grip and smooth operation.
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Drawer Width – Wider drawers need larger handles to distribute pulling force evenly.
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Design Proportion – A small handle on a large panel looks disproportionate, while a large handle on a small drawer may appear bulky.
By choosing the right handle size, you can improve durability, user comfort, and overall furniture design balance. The following guide provides recommendations based on door height and drawer width.
Q&A Section
Q1: What handle is suitable for wardrobe doors under 500mm height?
👉 Recommended single-hole or 64mm C.C. low-profile handles.
Q2: For wardrobe doors 500–800mm in height, which handle should I choose?
👉 Recommended 96mm C.C. handles.
Q3: For wardrobe doors 800–1500mm in height, what handle size works best?
👉 Recommended 128mm C.C. handles.
Q4: For wardrobe doors over 1500mm, what’s the ideal handle size?
👉 Recommended 160mm+ C.C. handles.
Q5: For drawers less than 500mm wide, which handle fits best?
👉 Recommended 64mm C.C. handles.
Q6: For drawers 500–700mm wide, what handle should I install?
👉 Recommended 96mm C.C. handles.
Q7: For drawers wider than 700mm, which handle should be selected?
👉 Recommended 128mm or 160mm C.C. handles.
Center-to-Center Size | Wardrobe Door Height | Drawer Width | Recommendation |
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64mm | ≤500mm | ≤500mm | Single-hole or 64mm C.C. low-profile handle |
96mm | 500–800mm | 500–700mm | 96mm C.C. handle |
128mm | 800–1500mm | ≥700mm | 128mm C.C. handle |
≥160mm | >1500mm | — | 160mm+ C.C. handle |