Shaker cabinet handles should be placed where they are comfortable to reach while remaining visually aligned with the cabinet rails and stiles. When deciding where to place handles on Shaker cabinets, consider whether the hardware will be installed on an upper door, lower door, drawer front, or tall pantry cabinet.

Handles on Shaker cabinets are normally positioned on the flat stile of the door rather than in the recessed center panel. Upper-cabinet handles are placed near the lower outside corner, while base-cabinet handles are placed near the upper outside corner.