Knobs & handles

Hands on: knobs and cupboard handles for every interior style

Sometimes small design elements can make the biggest difference. Furniture handles are far more than just functional accessories. They add character, underline your interior style and turn ordinary cupboards into real eye-catchers. Whether you're looking for kitchen handles for your base units, drawer knobs for the bedroom chest of drawers or cupboard handles for the display cabinet in the dining room: our range has the right solution for every room and every piece of furniture.

Key features and benefits of our knobs and handles (depending on the model):

• Variety of materials: stainless steel, brass, leather, plastic and stoneware for the right handles for every taste.
• Easy to fit: all cupboard handles and furniture knobs can be fitted quickly and simply without any special tools.
• Universal compatibility: knobs and handles fit almost all IKEA cupboards, chests of drawers and kitchen furniture.
• Stylish designs: from classic kitchen handles to modern drawer handles for every interior style.
• Long-lasting: robust knobs and door handles in high-quality materials, made for years of daily use.
• Range of colours: black, white, gold, silver and more knob options for a harmonious or contrasting look.
• Ergonomic shapes: comfortable handles for drawers and doors that feel good even with everyday use.

Discover affordable drawer handles and good-looking cupboard door handles in a range of designs – from Scandi to industrial style. That way you can match your knobs and handles to your IKEA worktops, cabinet fronts and decorative elements to create harmonious combinations or striking contrasts.

Which material should I choose for my furniture handles?

The material affects both the look and the longevity of your handles. Here's a quick overview of the options and their advantages. Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for the kitchen and bathroom. It looks timeless and modern, and works with many colours and surfaces. Brass brings warm, elegant accents to a living room, bedroom or dining room. It's easy to clean and barely shows wear. Leather drawer and cupboard door handles develop a lovely patina over time and suit both new and older pieces of quality furniture. Plastic knobs are especially lightweight and just as versatile and easy to care for.

What standard dimensions are there for furniture handles?

Furniture and cupboard handles don't follow a strict standard, but there are common dimensions. The most typical hole spacings are 64, 96, 128 or 160 millimetres. Before buying, measure the distance between the fixing holes of your existing drawer handles so you can replace them as easily as possible. At IKEA, most handles fit all our cupboards and chests of drawers, making swapping them out straightforward.

How do I measure furniture handles?

Measure the hole spacing of a handle from the centre of one fixing hole to the centre of the other. A tape measure or ruler is all you need. For furniture knobs there's only one fixing hole, so there's no spacing to measure (you can note the hole diameter instead). Write down the dimensions before buying new handles or knobs for your drawers or cupboards.

How do I match knobs to kitchen and furniture design?

Knobs and handles can have a significant influence on the look of your cupboards and drawers. In a modern kitchen, knobs in brushed stainless steel or black can create a matt contrast and a quality feel, for example. If you prefer a Scandinavian country style, classic wooden kitchen handles radiate warmth and a natural feel. Brass kitchen handles bring a touch of luxurious vintage character to cabinet fronts – especially alongside very light or very dark furniture. Similar combinations work just as well in all your other rooms.

Which furniture is best suited to knobs and cupboard handles?

Furniture knobs work best on delicate pieces: they're a beautiful way to decorate and complement sideboards, bedside tables or display cabinets. For heavier pieces like wardrobes or large chests of drawers, ergonomic cupboard handles are a better fit, as the larger grip makes them easier to pull open. That's also why rounded shapes and easy-grip surfaces are a popular choice in children's bedrooms – they encourage independence in little ones. The choice of fittings therefore affects both everyday comfort and the aesthetics of the whole room.