Inspire The Blog

One would think our blog would focus on how you can find antique dresser and handles pulls, or maybe what kind dark brown cabinets work best with brass hardware, but there is so much more to share than what is the top knob we sell or what cabinet drawer handles work best on shaker cabinets. Sure, these matter too, but there is so much more we can discuss. With that in mind....

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Studio photograph of Twist, Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls.

How to Convert Single-Hole Knobs to Pulls

Changing a knob to a pull means planning two mounting points around an existing hole. Check the final position, surface repair and attachment details before choosing whether to reuse that...

How to Convert Single-Hole Knobs to Pulls

Changing a knob to a pull means planning two mounting points around an existing hole. Check the final position, surface repair and attachment details before choosing whether to reuse that...

Studio photograph of Minimal Edge Pull.

What Hardware Suits Flat Panel Cabinets?

Flat panel cabinetry makes the outline, placement and finish of hardware easy to see. Start with the cabinet arrangement, then choose how much of a visual presence the grip should...

What Hardware Suits Flat Panel Cabinets?

Flat panel cabinetry makes the outline, placement and finish of hardware easy to see. Start with the cabinet arrangement, then choose how much of a visual presence the grip should...

Studio photograph of Sunbeam, Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls.

How Many Cabinet Pulls Does a Kitchen Need?

Count the working fronts before estimating a hardware order. A room-by-room schedule separates knobs, cabinet pulls and appliance handles, with a worked example showing how the quantities change.

How Many Cabinet Pulls Does a Kitchen Need?

Count the working fronts before estimating a hardware order. A room-by-room schedule separates knobs, cabinet pulls and appliance handles, with a worked example showing how the quantities change.

Studio photograph of Finish Chips.

Matte Brass and Satin Brass: Understanding the ...

Matte and satin do not always describe competing brass finishes. Learn to separate the metal surface from lacquer sheen, then compare the exact finish samples in your room.

Matte Brass and Satin Brass: Understanding the ...

Matte and satin do not always describe competing brass finishes. Learn to separate the metal surface from lacquer sheen, then compare the exact finish samples in your room.

Rondelle cabinet knob with a satin nickel-colored surface

Choosing Hardware for a Bathroom Vanity

Vanity hardware has to fit small fronts, daily routines and the finishes around the basin. Compare grip, placement and the exact finish before settling on a matching set.

Choosing Hardware for a Bathroom Vanity

Vanity hardware has to fit small fronts, daily routines and the finishes around the basin. Compare grip, placement and the exact finish before settling on a matching set.

Side view of Orbital cabinet knobs on dark painted storage doors

How to Choose Cabinet Knobs That Fit

A cabinet knob has a visible face, a mounting footprint and space for a hand behind it. Check all three against the actual cabinet before choosing the shape and finish.

How to Choose Cabinet Knobs That Fit

A cabinet knob has a visible face, a mounting footprint and space for a hand behind it. Check all three against the actual cabinet before choosing the shape and finish.