Two open rectangular cabinet pulls in contrasting finishes

About Inspire Hardware

Hardware should reward a closer look—and everyday use.

Inspire Hardware began with our own renovations and a search for hardware we wanted to live with: pieces with character, a comfortable grip and a considered relationship to the cabinetry.

We bring together distinctive hardware and practical guidance so Design Lovers and Design Professionals can compare what matters before choosing.

What we look for

What makes a piece worth choosing

Presence

A silhouette, texture or proportion that contributes something deliberate to the room.

Feel

A grip, edge and projection that make sense every time a door or drawer opens.

Relationship

A piece that works with the cabinet front, surrounding materials and the full elevation.

Why we teach

A better choice begins with knowing what to notice.

How to Inspire explains the decisions behind size, finish, placement and ordering. Inspire Vision studies those relationships in a room. Project tools help carry the choice from comparison toward installation.

Design Lovers and Design Professionals may enter at different points. Both deserve thoughtful guidance and a useful next step.

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Two semicircular cabinet pulls showing their relative sizes

The people shaping Inspire Hardware

Iris Hernandez

Iris Hernandez

Co-founder · Creative Direction, Sourcing & Operations

Iris leads Inspire Hardware's creative direction, sourcing and day-to-day operations. Her work connects the hardware we select, the suppliers we work with and the quality of the pieces delivered to your project.

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John Smythe

John Smythe

Co-founder · Technology, Marketing & Customer Experience

John leads Inspire Hardware's technology, marketing and customer experience. He works on the storefront, educational resources and project tools that help you compare products, understand dimensions and organize a selection.

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