Bronze Finishes Choices for Decorative Hardware

I’ve been holding onto this idea for a post for a while but with Olympic Fever Spreading it seems like a good time to mention that Hardware manufacturer Amerock wins a Gold Medal for their new Bronze Finishes.

BRUSHED BRONZE FINISH

Amerock describes this finish as the perfect blend of both Silver and Gold Tones. I think this finish exudes energy and looks great on the contemporary stylings of Essential’Z and Arrondi Bath Collection.

CARAMEL BRONZE FINISH

The new Caramel Bronze finish is decadent. It’s Bold yet gives a rustic nod to its rustic roots. It is available exclusively in the Candler, Extensity and the Clarendon Bath collections.

GILDED BRONZE

While this finish is not exactly new, it is now available on the new Mulholland Collection. The large appliance pull options from this collection are especially nice.

I hope all of you have a wonderful 4th of July! I’ll be watching the parade and fireworks in downtown Naples.

Best, Ann Porter, CKD

April 25, 2012

Scroll Cabinet Pulls

Ancient Roman scrolls were the inspiration for this modern hardware bound in hand-stitched bridle leather.

These new Scroll pulls are offered in both square and barrel styles in a variety of leather colors ranging from Jazz Red to Yachting Blue.

The sizes range from approximately 4″ to 8″. You can also select the stitch to be exposed or hidden.

I like the exposed stitch. Which do you prefer?

April 19, 2012

Pink Hardware for a Cause

If you are headed to KBIS next week you’ll want to take a look at Berenson Hardware’s new pink finish in 5 new decorative hardware collections inspired by and named after courageous breast cancer survivors.

The mission of Berenson’s project is to increase awareness of breast cancer and pay tribute to the memory and honor of those who have been affected by breast cancer.

A portion of the sales now through March 2013 will be donated to Komen for the Cure, with a promised minimum donation of $25,000.. You can read about each woman on Berenson’s site.

April 25th, 2012 – KBIS booth 3401 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM you can meet 4 of the survivors who inspired the collection and share in their stories of survival.

Inspired Designs Brochure

Nancy

Betty

Dierdra

Laura

Brenda

Would you use a Pink finish in one of your projects?

Or to help the cause would you use the hardware in a more traditional finish?

Do you think the finish looks as good/better/worse than the pictures in person ?

March 30, 2012

CleanTech Antimicrobial Hardware

Berenson has launched two hardware collections that off antimicrobial protection.

“Unlike other antimicrobial hardware products available on the market, which only inhibit the growth process of harmful bacteria, Berenson CleanTech Antimicrobial Hardware kills bacteria,” said Lorne Smith, president of Berenson Hardware.

The CleanTech series combines stylish hardware designs with Organo-functional silane antimicrobial technology. An added benefit of the CleanTech series is protection for consumers from allergies to chrome or nickel.

These special pieces of hardware have a wear layer that lets the home owner know when the anti-microbial protection has worn off. Red coloring will start to show through the polished chrome, satin nickel, or brushed nickel finish on the hardware when it is time to be replaced.

The Commence and Sektor (shown below) are available now and next month 5 new collections will be introduced in partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Komen for the Cure so keep on the look out for this news.