Cabinet Knobs Cabinet
Cabinet Knobs Cabinet
Where to place cabinet knob?
I'm refinishing an old cabinet/sideboard/? that I got for free from an old neighbor. I don't know exactly what it is, but it's low, like a sideboard, with three doors. When I got it, there were no knobs, but there is a hole in each door.
The problem is, the holes are RIGHT in the center of the doors! Is there any reason for this? Would this be an OK place to put the knobs? Or would it be better to drill new holes on the side, and if I did that, what would I do about the old holes?
I know there were a lot of questions there - any help or info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Just a note - as described, these are DOORS, not DRAWERS, which is why the center hole is unusual. I have yet to see a cabinet door with a center knob, because it actually makes it more difficult to open.
Leave the hole and use it.
The hole was placed not only for aesthetics but also some level of BALANCE in pulling the drawer.
Assume for a moment that the manufacturer; or craftsperson knew what they were doing; and do the same.
With no offense meant at all it's kinda like messing with Mother Nature. SHE chose that tree leaves would generally be Green. While one might not like the color Green; would it make much sense to paint them Blue?
Steven Wolf
ADD ON: Perhaps I've just been on the planet longer. If the piece happens to be old; center was common. Beyond that I go back to my original thought; Drawers or doors, there was obviously a purpose to begin with
