A sideboard featuring brass hardware. Photos: Handout/TNS
Have a cabinet, dresser or console that needs a quick refresh? Looking to remodel your kitchen or bathroom and want to know what the latest and hottest trends in hardware are?
Some clear trends are emerging from national companies and local artisans. Here are our top 10:
No longer is the rush towards cheap and poorly made hardware. Manufacturers are opting for high-quality pieces that provide longevity and value for customers.
Brass, brass and more brass hardware.
Design-forward brands are opting for modern and minimal, as opposed to fussy and ornate selections.
While classic finishes still dominate, for those who may want a pop of colour, brands are bringing in colourful options.
While solid finishes in common elements such as chrome, nickel and brass hardware remain popular, many brands are also offering two-tone (two-finish) options.
Black is in. Black has become a popular finish in hardware in a design category traditionally dominated by chrome, nickel and brass.
Heavy and high quality is more the norm in today's popular hardware, as opposed to thin or lightweight options.
A classic sideboard featuring brass handle hardware.
Want the same look in your cabinets repeated in your door? Many brands are offering hardware in a variety of options.
These days, large, heavy handles or industrial-style hardware are easily translated to residential use.
While this trend isn't new, more and more cabinet manufacturers are including the option of their own hardware to ensure design consistency.
Design hardware is used more often than ever as a finishing touch or an essential aesthetic. – Tribune News Service
A sideboard featuring brass hardware. Photos: Handout/TNS
A dresser with brass handles and trim.
A classic sideboard featuring brass handle hardware.
Hardware in various finishes.
Knurled hardware handles are part of the current hardware trend.
Brass, brass and more brass hardware.
