ᐅ Which handles work best with Ikea BESTA for a modern design?

Hello everyone, I am currently planning to give my Ikea Besta furniture a more modern look and am unsure which handles would suit it best. I am aiming for a clear, minimalist design, perhaps with a hint of industrial style, but nothing too rustic. The surface should remain as clean as possible, preferably matte or stainless steel appearance, and the handles should complement rather than overpower the overall look. Does anyone have practical experience or recommendations on which types and materials of handles work particularly well for this? What sizes and shapes work well without overwhelming the simple design of Besta? I look forward to diverse suggestions and honest opinions. Thank you!

For a modern design, simple, long bar handles made of stainless steel or matte brushed aluminum are the best choice. They are timeless and perfectly emphasize the minimalist look of the BESTA fronts.

Kenton schrieb:
For a modern design, simple, long bar handles made of stainless steel or matte brushed aluminum fit best.

That is generally true; however, it should be considered that Ikea BESTA often favors flush or handleless fronts. Are handles really necessary? Instead, integrated grip rails could be used. Especially in the context of modern and minimalist design, this prevents visual clutter.

To answer the question of which handles best suit Ikea BESTA for a modern design, I would recommend the following approach:

- Material: Stainless steel or aluminum, matte or brushed finish, to maintain a clean visual impression.
- Shape: Flat bar handles with a rectangular profile are ideal, as they are unobtrusive and easy to grip.
- Size: A handle size with a hole spacing of about 128 mm to 192 mm (5 to 7.5 inches) provides balance and is often compatible with Ikea fittings.

A small tip: Make sure the handle doesn’t look too bulky, as it can disrupt the delicate appearance of BESTA.

If you’re interested in a small DIY project, aluminium handle strips can be cut to size and mounted on the edge – this looks especially modern and tidy.

I have installed matte black bar handles with a 160mm (6.3 inches) center-to-center hole distance. They visually complement the white BESTA fronts well and give a very modern look, while the color also provides a nice contrast.

Stainless steel handles are durable and modern, preferably elongated bar handles. For an even more minimalist look, handleless fronts or push-to-open mechanisms are an option.