Ditch The Drill: IKEA Has A Renter-Friendly Solution For Cabinet & Drawer Handles

Adding finishing touches to your home has the ability to make it feel complete and personalized. One such element is cabinet and drawer handles; despite their small size, they are functional aspects that simplify accessing items within storage spaces and can add a high degree of personalization to your space, too. If you've been wanting to add drawer handles or cabinet pulls but are renting and not allowed to install permanent hardware, IKEA's DRAGSMARK Clip-on handles offer a drill-free solution. 

The DRAGSMARK Clip-on handles are sold as a 2-pack that retails for $4. Their simple design allows for damage-free attachment to cabinet doors or drawer fronts, but they still possess a streamlined, fully installed appearance. In order to place them, just peel off the backing from the adhesive pad, then place the handle and apply pressure to stick it securely. They are available in either white or gray-green; the all-white option can nicely blend into your forever-stylish white kitchen's design, while the gray-green version brings a playful pop to a space (in a kids' bathroom, for example). 

Before purchasing the DRAGSMARK, be sure to measure the thickness of your cabinet doors or drawers, as the clip is meant to accommodate ⅝-inch thickness cabinetry. While this product is one of IKEA's newer items, it had nearly 100 reviews at the time of writing, with an average rating of four stars. 

For renters who are not allowed to drill into cabinets and drawers, the DRAGSMARK is a low-budget idea to spruce up your home while enhancing the space's performance (especially for cabinets or drawers with a slight lip that is difficult to grasp). One positive customer review on IKEA's website states, "These are perfect for a pull when you don't want to make a hole on[sic] your drawer fronts!" Other customers offer similar feedback, saying that the handles fit snugly and look nice, too. Negative reviews mostly surround issues of fit, which careful measuring should help you to avoid. One review states that the adhesive didn't stick to a wooden surface, which may be due to the cabinet being too porous or oily; proper preparation of the surface, however, could potentially improve success.

You can use them in the kitchen, where they can bring a cohesive appearance to cabinet doors, or in the bathroom, as they'll make the space feel more lived-in. For other applications, use them on your laundry room cabinetry or on pantry doors, where they have the potential to simplify everyday tasks. In order to ensure that the handles look their best, measure their placement so that they are uniform across every door or drawer. 

For homeowners, the DRAGSMARK can still be a practical option — ideal if you're not ready to permanently commit to handles but want the convenience that they bring. Not quite sure what type of cabinet hardware is right to choose? If the DRAGSMARK isn't working for your space, you can check out the slightly larger LATMASK Clip-on handles ($5/2-pack), which are available in black and bright blue.