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Handles for children's furniture are primarily knobs, attached with a single screw, supplemented by oblong models and wall hangers. Most of them are made of wood. Next come rubber, then plastic, and then enameled metal, in solid or multi-colored colors. You screw a knob into an existing single hole, while the oblong model requires two holes spaced specifically apart, so start with what you already have in the front.
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Handle for Children's Furniture: Knob, Oblong Model, or Hanger
The knob is the basic type here, and you screw it in with a single screw. With a knob, you don't measure the spacing, you just check if the front has a single hole, so replacing a finished dresser is as simple as unscrewing the old one and screwing in a new one. Oblong models are the second group and are used on dresser drawers and wider fronts, where it's more comfortable to grab with your whole hand than with two fingers. The third type is a wall hanger, mounted on the wall next to the furniture, not on its front; it works well above the bed and by the door. A hook at a child's height can be more effective than another request to hang a jacket in the closet. Children's furniture handles here follow three trends: most are modern, with Scandinavian and retro styles being rarer. Loft, classic, or deco styles are absent here.
Wooden and rubber furniture handles for children
Wood leads the way in this category, and it's most often beech. Beech wood appears here under a semi-matte acrylic varnish, while oak can be protected with oil and combined with enameled copper. The second group consists of metal, the third of plastic, and separately there are knobs with a soft-touch rubber surface, as well as individual models made of polyresin. The material also determines cleaning. Wipe wood damp and dry immediately, painted metal will tolerate a damp cloth, and rubber and plastic will not be damaged by a more vigorous scrubbing with a soft sponge. Abrasive powders dull each of these surfaces, so put them back under the sink. In wood itself, the selection is wider in the wooden furniture handles category.
What handles to choose for a children's dresser
You choose handles for a children's dresser differently than for cabinet doors. A drawer slides out smoothly when you pull it by a long model or by two symmetrically spaced knobs. A single knob in the middle of a wide front tilts the slide when a child pulls the drawer from the side. And it's from the side that they most often pull, as they stand lower than an adult. Another important factor when it comes to a child's dresser: the child opens the drawer themselves, and they do so with a full fist, not two fingers. Therefore, a handle for a child's dresser should be a fuller one rather than a small one. The selection of long models in this section is narrower than the selection of knobs, so if you're looking for a single design for an entire dresser, start with long models and look at knobs later.
Handles for a children's wardrobe, bookcase, and desk
Besides the dresser, the same models fit wardrobes, bookcases, and desks. A wardrobe door weighs more than a drawer, so choose a handle you can grip with your whole hand; for low bookcase doors, a knob will suffice. Color is the last to decide. Multicolored models are the most common, followed by white and silver, then brown and black, and finally blue, red, pink, gray, and green. Gold, copper, and beige aren't included in the product descriptions for this category. If you're decorating an entire room, check out the handles for a children's room category. You can find the same shapes without the children's patterns in the furniture knobs and oblong handles categories.
style="font-weight:700">What Knob Diameter and Spacing Should You Choose for Children's Furniture?
For knobs, you look at the diameter; for oblong models, you look at the hole spacing. Diameters in this range range from 13 to 70 mm. A knob with a diameter around 40 mm fits in a child's hand, while a model measuring a dozen or so millimeters requires two fingers to grasp it, so save the smallest ones for a narrow drawer slat. The spacing, or the distance between the centers of two holes, ranges between 32 and 128 mm, with 40, 64, and 96 mm being the most common. Some models are held in place by a single screw and don't have any spacing at all. Values above 128 mm are not available here, so for very wide fronts, search the general categories. Knobs for children's furniture will fit both narrow strips and wide fronts, but measure the holes before ordering instead of drilling the board a second time.
Frequently asked questions about handles for children's furniture
◆ How to choose handles for girls' furniture?
Color is the most important factor here. In this section, you'll find multicolored models, white, pink, and green, as well as blue, red, and gray. Instead of matching the color to the gender, match it to the furniture: a white front will show off any strong accents, while wooden or enameled knobs look more subdued on a wooden one.
◆ Are there wooden handles for children's furniture?
Yes, and this is the largest group in the category. Most often, it's beech with a semi-matte acrylic varnish, less often oak sealed with oil, sometimes combined with enameled copper. A wider selection of wood, even beyond children's designs, is available in the wooden category.
◆ What is the difference between knobs and handles in children's furniture?
A knob has one screw and you grip it with your fingers, while a long model has two screws and you grip it with your entire hand. When replacing, this is a practical difference: you screw a knob into an existing single hole, while a long model requires two holes spaced specifically apart. An elongated model or two symmetrically spaced knobs hold more securely on a dresser drawer.
◆ What is the best knob diameter for children's furniture?
Diameters range between 13 and 70 mm. Children's furniture knobs around 40 mm are easiest to grip with a small hand, while those under 20 mm are more suitable as a small detail on a narrow strip. Also measure the width of the front, as a large knob on a narrow door looks heavy.
◆ Which handle should I choose for a children's dresser?
For a drawer, a long model or two knobs spaced symmetrically work better, as they allow the drawer to slide out evenly. A single knob is sufficient for a narrow front and for doors. Measure the spacing of existing holes before choosing a model, as in this category you'll find values ranging from 32 to 128 mm.
◆ How to install a handle on children's furniture?
The installation is screw-mounted, so you'll need a screw that goes through the front. The knob requires one hole, while the long model requires two, spaced according to the handle. If the front already has holes, measure the distance from the center of one to the center of the other and adjust the bracket to that value instead of drilling a new one.
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