Our handles aren't just for the kitchen. Handles for your bathroom vanity and wardrobe also give a room a new look quickly. Slightly different rules apply to these cabinets though: in the bathroom there's moisture, and wardrobes often have tall doors. Here's how to choose the right size, colour and handle.
Short answer
For a bathroom vanity, choose a handle of about a third of the drawer width (96 to 192 mm), and for a tall wardrobe door a long handle of 320 to 640 mm.
Solid stainless steel doesn't rust, so it handles the humid air in a bathroom well. Example: a 60 cm wide bathroom vanity gets a 192 mm handle, a 200 cm tall wardrobe door a 448 or 640 mm handle. Handles start at €3.99 each.
Which handle size fits a bathroom vanity?
Use the 1/3 rule: divide the drawer width by three and choose the nearest size. For a double vanity with two drawers side by side, choose one handle per drawer, or one long handle across both fronts if they open together.
| Width of vanity or drawer | Handle (centre-to-centre) |
|---|---|
| 30 to 40 cm | 96 or 128 mm |
| 50 cm | 160 mm |
| 60 cm | 192 mm |
| 80 cm | 256 mm |
| 100 cm or more | 320 mm or two handles |
Which handle do you choose for a wardrobe?
Wardrobe doors are tall and often narrow. A short handle gets lost there and offers little grip. So choose a long, vertical handle. It looks sleek and opens the door easily, whether you grab it high or low.
Tall hinged door
A long handle of 320 to 640 mm, vertical at eye level on the opening side. The Amsterdam silver is available up to 640 mm.
Drawers in the wardrobe
A 96 or 128 mm handle, or a knob on small drawers.
Children's room or narrow cabinet
A knob or a short 64 mm handle. Small, but with enough grip.
Can a handle withstand moisture in the bathroom?
Yes, if the material is right. All our handles are made of solid stainless steel. It doesn't rust, even with daily steam from the shower in the room. Do take care of the finish: wipe off splashes of soap or toothpaste with a damp cloth and don't use abrasives. That keeps the colour looking good.
Do
- Choose solid stainless steel
- Ventilate well after showering
- Wipe with a damp cloth
Better not
- Abrasives or scouring pads
- Aggressive limescale remover on the handle
- Handles made of unknown metal
How to fit a handle on a bathroom or wardrobe door
Measure the old holes
If you already have handles, measure the centre-to-centre size. Choose the same size and you won't need to drill.
Decide on the position
On a bathroom drawer the handle goes in the middle. On a cabinet door, vertically on the opening side, at a height where your hand finds it naturally.
Make a template
Make two small holes at the centre-to-centre size in a piece of cardboard. That way all handles sit in the same spot.
Drill and screw in place
Drill straight through the front and screw the handle in place from the inside. See also the installation guide.
Tip: is your bathroom vanity looking dated? Wrap it with interior foil and fit new handles. The foil is water-repellent, but dry the edges well after cleaning.
Choose directly
96 mm 128 mm 192 mm Long handles up to 640 mm Knobs
Frequently asked questions about handles for bathroom and wardrobe
Can I put kitchen handles on a bathroom vanity?
Yes. Kitchen handles and furniture handles are the same. Do choose solid stainless steel, as it doesn't rust.
Which handle colour suits a white bathroom?
Matt black gives a crisp contrast, silver stainless steel matches chrome taps and gold gives a warm, luxurious look.
How long should a handle on a wardrobe be?
On a tall door of around 200 cm, a handle of 320 to 640 mm works best.
Are the screws included?
Yes, every handle comes with mounting screws. For thick fronts you sometimes need longer screws.
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Solid stainless steel handles in black, silver and gold, from 64 to 640 mm.
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