Cabinet Handles | Kitchen & Cupboard Handles
How to Choose the Right Cabinet Handle for Your Kitchen

The type of handle you choose sets the tone for the whole room, and the right choice depends on your cabinet style, interior brief, and how you use the space. At Buildmat, we help renovators make this decision every day.
- Cabinet knobs are timeless and work in almost any interior — particularly good on upper cabinet doors and smaller joinery.
- Bar and pull handles give a linear, structured look that suits contemporary and minimalist kitchens.
- Lip pulls create a clean, almost invisible profile for handleless joinery designs.
- Cup pulls bring warmth and character — a natural fit for Hamptons, farmhouse, or heritage kitchens.
- Appliance pulls are scaled for integrated dishwashers, fridges, and full-height pantry doors.
- D handles are the reliable everyday choice — ergonomic, versatile, and available in almost every finish.
- For a bold graphic detail, half-moon handles form a full circle when mounted side by side on double doors.
Matching Your Handle Finish to Your Interior Style
Matching your kitchen handles to the rest of your fixtures is the single most effective way to make a kitchen feel professionally designed. For contemporary and minimalist interiors, matte black cabinet handles paired with matte black tapware are a bold, cohesive choice.
For warm, Japandi, or Scandi interiors, brushed brass or dark brushed brass handles alongside brushed brass tapware create a rich, layered look. For Hamptons and coastal styles, brushed nickel or polished nickel with brushed nickel tapware is the classic combination.
For heritage, Art Deco, or character-home renovations, bronze or antique brass with warm-toned fixtures adds depth and history.
Why We Stock Momo Handles and Alma Handles

At Buildmat, we're selective about the brands we carry. Momo Handles and Alma handles are two we back without hesitation. As an Australian-owned and designed brand, Momo Handles has built a reputation as the benchmark for premium cabinet hardware in this country.
The solid brass construction of their premium ranges gives every handle a weight and substance that lower price points simply can't replicate. Their finish palette is cohesive across more than 30 ranges — meaning you can run a consistent hardware look from your front door through to your kitchen and bathroom without sourcing from multiple brands. Every Momo piece carries a 15-year warranty.
Browse our full Momo Handles collection or explore individual ranges:
For a broader range of contemporary and architectural hardware, the Alma handles collection is also worth exploring; a strong choice for modern interiors where clean lines and quality construction are the priority.
Shop Kitchen Cabinet Handles by Finish
Browse by finish to narrow things down fast. We stock cabinet handles across all the major finishes Australian renovators are choosing right now: matte black, brushed brass, brushed nickel, chrome, antique brass, white, and timber.
Sizing Guide: Getting the Proportions Right
Pull handles should be approximately one-third the length of the drawer or door face. For standard drawers up to 600mm wide, a 128mm–160mm pull is the right call.
For wider pan drawers or larger doors, 256mm–320mm handles provide better proportion and grip. For full-height pantry doors and integrated appliances, an appliance pull at 416mm or longer gives you the visual weight and leverage the door needs.
Hole centre distance (CC) is the key spec — common sizes are 96mm, 128mm, 160mm, 192mm, 256mm, and 320mm. If you're replacing existing handles, match the CC to avoid patching.

