Kitchen cabinet handles/knobs
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Marie
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Anyone have any suggestions for what kind of handles or knobs can be attached to this knuckle-busting kitchen cabinet doors. I'm in a rental so can't remove the doors. I'm tired of bruising my fingers and knuckles on these doors. I would also be willing to make my own if they were simple to do.
9 answers
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If you are allowed to drill holes for knobs/handles, you can use just about any kind as long as they fit the wooden section. Lowes/Home Depot carry very inexpensive knobs & handles. You can also buy or make a template that lets you put them in exactly the same place on each door or drawer.
Debi53
on Jul 01, 2015
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I would install knobs instead if handles,so yo have on hole instead of two. If you google kitchen/ bath knobs,many selections are 1.00 each.pinterst has numerous ideas. I love knobs made from small animal toys spray painted to match your kitchen
Funnygirl
on Jul 01, 2015
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It's the cavity ( not sure what to call the hollow indentation) but it is difficult to get a screw or knob in there. I had a variety of them that I tried and nothing fit. i was hoping that someone had these same doors ( I think they were quite common at one time) and had found a solution or special knobs that did fit.
Marie
on Jul 01, 2015
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Since you're in a rental you might try to do something that is functional but won't do anything to change the cabinets. My first thought is to use 3M Command hooks, upside down, on the doors. Heck, you could even use them right side up so you can hang a towel near where you might need one. The hooks come in a few colors, even clear. Perhaps the clear ones would be the best ones so that they could be nearly invisible. I'd try a package of the hooks and see how they work. If they do the job, you're golden and haven't done anything to mess up the owner's property.
Swan Road Designs
on Jul 01, 2015
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Thanks for your suggestion. I am a big fan of 3M hooks- use them everywhere but I'm not sure that they will solve my problem which is opening these doors. You have to put your fingers in the groove. Often, they slip out and your fingers are hurt and the knuckles rapped. I don't think constant pulling on the 3 M hooks to open the doors would outlast the adherence of the hooks. However, I will give your idea some thought. One never knows, right!
Marie
on Jul 01, 2015
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How about making a small loop from a piece of rope or ribbon or fabric (denim, maybe?) and attach with an attractive pin/hammered furniture tack. Make loop as big as you would like, ie: one finger, two fingers etc. I think if done by attaching to the wood portion it could be attractive.
Robin Adkins
on Jul 02, 2015
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Realizing that you're in a rental....one option would be getting permission to add knobs below the wooden groove part. Maybe a wooden knob that would match the existing wood. Forget about finding something to fit in that ridiculous groove place. The other option would be to do it anyway.
Linda
on Jul 02, 2015
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Thank you to Linda and Robin: both excellent suggestions that have now stimulated my creative juices ( sadly lacking) to think outside the box and come up with something near to what they suggest. I will let you know if any of it works. I may try the loop idea first and then move on to Linda's idea. Mary
Marie
on Jul 02, 2015
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I tried a variety of methods that failed so I asked the apartment manager who gave me permission to add handles to the doors which solved my problem. I made sure I bought good quality attractive ones so that he would not disapprove. Thanks for all the suggestions
Marie
on Aug 20, 2015
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