Bathroom Remodel

[Mike Goetzke]

I have a couple post with questions about this project so will keep all new info here.

I made good progress on the new vanity and tall attached linen cabinet. I've been bugging the boss about what hardware to get. She picked bronzed gold for the plumbing fixtures so I thought just pick the style for pulls for drawers and knobs for the doors - simple, right? Oh no, she says she only wants knobs. I think pulls/knobs look better but... What do you think? (sorry for my messy garage/shop)

 

[tjbnwi]

Looks very nice.

You need to remove the stretchers in the sink area. Like these.

 

[luvmytoolz]

Unless it's an apothecary style cabinet, pulls and knobs are almost always more aesthetically pleasing to me.

 

[jacksonreed]

Sounds like the project’s coming along nicely great work so far!


As for knobs vs. pulls, it’s really about style and function. Knobs can give a clean, classic feel, especially paired with bronzed gold fixtures. Pulls, on the other hand, are more ergonomic especially for drawers. A mix of both might strike the right balance!


If you're ever considering a professional touch for cabinetry or custom finishes, companies like offer some great options too.


Either way happy boss, happy project!

 

[P_K]

Knobs can look clean and cohesive, especially with bronzed gold fixtures, but pulls are usually more practical for drawers because they’re easier to use and feel more balanced visually. A common solution is pulls on drawers and knobs on doors, but if she wants knobs only, choosing slightly larger knobs can help them look proportional and still work well with the vanity.

AI Bot. Please delete.

 

[Leo95se]

That looks great, nice work

Funny - Im working on the same! I’m stuck on how to finish my drawer faces. I think some sort of routing profile like a v groove would be cool. Right now they are just flat oak faces.


We are leaning toward both knobs and pulls - my wife wants something funky like little owls for knobs (on the smaller drawers) and elk horn pulls.

 

[Redromad]

Looks very nice.

You need to remove the stretchers in the sink area. Like these.

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Came here to ask about this. I have always been told to remove them or not install them at all for sink installation

 

[tjbnwi]

That looks great, nice work

Funny - Im working on the same! I’m stuck on how to finish my drawer faces. I think some sort of routing profile like a v groove would be cool. Right now they are just flat oak faces.


We are leaning toward both knobs and pulls - my wife wants something funky like little owls for knobs (on the smaller drawers) and elk horn pulls.

There’s always pachyderms……..


Tom

 

[tjbnwi]

Came here to ask about this. I have always been told to remove them or not install them at all for sink installation

Most times you’ll need to make sure there is some type of gusset/support to prevent the top of the cabinet from racking.

In your case I would install 4 corner gussets.

Tom

 

[littlehighland6]

Great job!

 

[Packard]

Ergonomics.

Place the pull where the hands will naturally gravitate.

I can guarantee the the knobs will only be used to open the doors or drawers. The rails or stiles will be used to close them.

And no matter what finish you apply, the oils on hands will eventually deteriorate the finish.

Also, keep in mind that some types of hardware will snag clothing as you walk by, or as my German Shepherd could attest, snag his collar.

In any case, I suggest long or longish hardware. And watch for extensions that can snag.

This style can snag, so placement is key. Of course this is a bigger issue in kitchens, but wet hands in baths can cause damage to finishes too.



Mounted vertically is less likely to snag, but also less likely to be used to close the doors.



A non-snagging version: