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....

Let's Get Inspired!

Studio photograph of Sunbeam, Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls.

Aligning Cabinet Hardware with a Drilling Template

A template repeats a position; the layout determines whether it is the right one. Confirm the hardware, reference edges and first installation before repeating the holes.

Aligning Cabinet Hardware with a Drilling Template

A template repeats a position; the layout determines whether it is the right one. Confirm the hardware, reference edges and first installation before repeating the holes.

Long Tuxedo cabinet pull

How to Choose Pulls for Tall Pantry Doors

A tall pantry pull needs a comfortable reach and a proportion that belongs to the cabinet. Distinguish hinged doors from pull-out systems before choosing the hardware.

How to Choose Pulls for Tall Pantry Doors

A tall pantry pull needs a comfortable reach and a proportion that belongs to the cabinet. Distinguish hinged doors from pull-out systems before choosing the hardware.

Bold black and brass pulls on flat wood drawers beneath a light counter

Choosing Hardware for Slab Drawer Fronts

Slab fronts give hardware a clear background. Compare the shape, grip and placement across the whole drawer bank, then confirm the mounting and clearances.

Choosing Hardware for Slab Drawer Fronts

Slab fronts give hardware a clear background. Compare the shape, grip and placement across the whole drawer bank, then confirm the mounting and clearances.

Studio photograph of Sunbeam, Solid Brass Cabinet Pulls.

How to Order Cabinet Hardware

Turn the cabinet layout into a clear order: exact products, finishes, dimensions, quantities and mounting requirements, checked against samples and current availability.

How to Order Cabinet Hardware

Turn the cabinet layout into a clear order: exact products, finishes, dimensions, quantities and mounting requirements, checked against samples and current availability.

Overhead view of an open wide pantry drawer with a brass Tuxedo pull

Choosing Hardware for Oversized Drawers

A wide drawer changes the scale of the hardware and the way it is used. Compare one pull with a pair, then check the grip, mounting and drawer mechanism.

Choosing Hardware for Oversized Drawers

A wide drawer changes the scale of the hardware and the way it is used. Compare one pull with a pair, then check the grip, mounting and drawer mechanism.

Studio photograph of Stout Knob.

How to Choose a Cabinet Knob Size

A knob needs enough presence on the front and enough room for the hand. Compare face size, projection, mounting footprint and clearance with a real sample.

How to Choose a Cabinet Knob Size

A knob needs enough presence on the front and enough room for the hand. Compare face size, projection, mounting footprint and clearance with a real sample.