Cabinet Knobs

Explore Cabinet Knob Styles

Our cabinet knobs are available in a variety of styles to suit different interiors and furniture types:

• Cabinet Knobs – versatile designs suitable for cupboards, drawers, and furniture
• Cupboard Knobs – ideal for everyday use on kitchen and storage cupboards
• Knurled Knobs – textured designs that add a modern or industrial feel

Each style is available in a range of finishes and sizes, making it easy to coordinate knobs across different rooms or furniture pieces.

Cabinet knobs are one of the simplest ways to change the look and feel of a cupboard door or drawer front. Because the fitting is compact, the shape, diameter, projection and finish all have a strong influence on how substantial the hardware feels once it is installed.

Cabinet Knobs by Use

Choosing cabinet knobs based on how they’ll be used can help create a balanced and practical layout:

• Cupboard Knobs – well suited to kitchen cupboards, cabinets, and utility spaces
• Wardrobe Knobs – compact options ideal for bedroom furniture and wardrobes

Knobs can also be paired with cabinet handles in the same space, using knobs on cupboards and handles on drawers to create a cohesive, functional design.

On smaller cabinet doors, a knob can feel more proportionate than a long handle. On drawers, knobs can be used individually or as part of a coordinated scheme with handles elsewhere in the room. For larger doors and wider drawers, our cabinet handles collection provides alternatives where a longer grip is more suitable.

Cabinet Knob Shapes and Profiles

Round knobs remain the most familiar form, but cabinet knobs are available in square, T-bar, ringed, reeded, knurled and backplate-mounted designs. The profile changes both the appearance and the way the knob feels in the hand.

Round and softly profiled knobs tend to feel traditional and understated. Square shapes create sharper lines, while T-bar knobs introduce a more contemporary pull-style grip in a compact format. Textured finishes such as knurling and reeding add tactile detail to otherwise simple cabinetry.

Knobs mounted on backplates create a larger visual footprint and can be useful where the hardware is intended to become a stronger feature. They can also help cover minor marks around an existing fixing point when replacing older cabinet hardware, although the dimensions of the backplate should always be checked before ordering.

Choosing Cabinet Knob Size and Projection

Cabinet knob size is usually described by the diameter or overall width of the knob, while projection is the distance it stands away from the cabinet front. Both measurements affect comfort and proportion.

Smaller knobs can suit compact cupboard doors, while larger diameters have more presence and can be easier to grip on frequently used cabinetry. Projection matters as well: a knob needs enough clearance for the fingers without projecting so far that it feels oversized for the door or drawer.

Most cabinet knobs use a single fixing point, which can make replacement straightforward when an existing knob is being changed. Even so, check the width of the new knob or backplate if the old fitting has left marks on the surface.

For broader guidance on proportion across knobs and handles, see our cabinet handle sizes guide.

Finishes to Suit Your Space

Finish plays an important role in the overall look of cabinet knobs. Our range includes popular options such as matt black, brass, chrome, nickel, pewter, and stainless steel, along with complementary tones that suit both modern and traditional interiors.

Exploring finishes across different knob styles allows you to coordinate hardware while tailoring the final look to your furniture and room design.

You can narrow the collection further through our dedicated black cabinet knobs, brass cabinet knobs, chrome cabinet knobs, nickel cabinet knobs and pewter cabinet knobs collections.

Finish names can vary slightly between manufacturers, particularly with brushed, satin, antique and darker metallic tones. If knobs and handles need to match closely across a full room, choosing pieces from the same range or manufacturer is usually the most reliable approach.

Cabinet Knobs or Cabinet Handles?

Knobs and handles can both work well on cabinets, but they create different proportions and grip styles. Knobs are compact and visually light, which makes them particularly useful on smaller doors or where the hardware should remain understated. Handles provide a longer grip and can feel more balanced on wide drawers and larger doors.

Many kitchen and furniture schemes combine the two: cabinet knobs on doors and handles on drawers. This allows each fitting to suit the size and function of the cabinet front while keeping the finish and overall look related.

If you are comparing the main options, our guide to choosing cabinet handles covers the wider handle types and how they can be combined.

Practical Design and Lasting Quality

All of our cabinet knobs are chosen for their durability, comfort, and ease of installation. Designed for frequent use, they offer a reliable grip while maintaining their appearance over time.

Browse our cabinet knob collections to find the right style for your project, and explore individual categories to refine your choice by design, finish, or intended use.

Specifying Cabinet Knobs

Proportion and finish play an important role when selecting cabinet knobs, particularly when coordinating across drawers and doors.

Our Cabinet & Door Hardware Buying Guide provides guidance on sizing, finish selection and planning for complete interior projects.