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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Star cabinet knob tilted to show its stem and patterned face

How Cabinet Hardware Is Made

Casting, machining and finishing each solve a different part of a hardware design. Understanding their roles helps distinguish the finished appearance from the hidden details that make a piece fit...

How Cabinet Hardware Is Made

Casting, machining and finishing each solve a different part of a hardware design. Understanding their roles helps distinguish the finished appearance from the hidden details that make a piece fit...

Oblique view of white kitchen cabinet fronts with Demi Lune and Orbital hardware

Choosing Cabinet Faces, Finishes and Hardware T...

A framed door, a flat front and a strongly patterned worktop give hardware different surroundings. Choose their proportions and finishes together so the details support the whole kitchen.

Choosing Cabinet Faces, Finishes and Hardware T...

A framed door, a flat front and a strongly patterned worktop give hardware different surroundings. Choose their proportions and finishes together so the details support the whole kitchen.

Sunburst cabinet knobs in two sizes

KBIS 2023: What Hardware Trends Mean in a Real ...

A look back at the finish, texture and personalization questions surrounding KBIS 2023, with a practical way to judge which ideas belong in an actual kitchen.

KBIS 2023: What Hardware Trends Mean in a Real ...

A look back at the finish, texture and personalization questions surrounding KBIS 2023, with a practical way to judge which ideas belong in an actual kitchen.

Side view of a Curve edge pull showing its mounting flange

How to Replace and Install Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

A successful hardware change starts with the holes and marks already in the cabinet. Plan the new position, match the fixing method and test the setup before drilling a complete...

How to Replace and Install Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

A successful hardware change starts with the holes and marks already in the cabinet. Plan the new position, match the fixing method and test the setup before drilling a complete...

Rondelle cabinet knobs in a group of different finishes

How to Choose a Cabinet Hardware Finish

Color, sheen and the way a finish sits beside the cabinet all affect the result. Compare samples in the room and give each metal a clear role.

How to Choose a Cabinet Hardware Finish

Color, sheen and the way a finish sits beside the cabinet all affect the result. Compare samples in the room and give each metal a clear role.

Dumas ball knob with a satin brass surface

How to Care for Cabinet Hardware

The finish on a handle determines its care as much as the material underneath. Identify the surface first, then use the gentlest method approved for that exact product.

How to Care for Cabinet Hardware

The finish on a handle determines its care as much as the material underneath. Identify the surface first, then use the gentlest method approved for that exact product.