Favorite Alignment Tricks for Base Cabinets:
A favorite trick of cabinet designers and fabricators is to mount the
knob slightly above the center line (vertical) on the drawer. This helps
make the knob look like it is centered when the cabinets are viewed from
above (as if you were standing at the countertop looking down). The
amount of offset is up to the installer, but starting with 1/16” and up
is a good place to start.
For hinged doors, it is important to avoid placing the knob in the
corner of the door frame. Placing knobs in the corner can weaken the
cabinet’s joint. We recommend placing the knob in the upper third, but
with many traditional-style cabinets a knob in the center of the door
stile (vertical) can be pleasing. Both options provide more leverage.