Posts filed under 'HARDWARE'
From Janet:
If it’s true that first impressions mean everything, don’t overlook your doorbell. Here are ten to consider (NB: doorbell buttons do not include chimes or electronic bell wiring, but are replacements for existing buttons).
Below L: Please Ring Doorbell Button in brass; $57 at Knobs for Less.
Below R: Putman Classic Doorbell Button, available in six finishes; $24 at Rejuvenation Hardware.
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Below: Atlas Homewares Mission Lighted Doorbell Button, available in three finishes; $32 at Atlas Homewares.
Below: DWR’s German-made Modern Doorbell; small rectangle (L) is $125, large square (R) is $150.
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Below: Paragon Doorbell Button in lacquered brushed stainless; $33 at Atlas Homewares.
Below: Mango’s Rectangle doorbell in antique black satin (L) and pewter (R); $45 at Decorative Hardware Store.
Below: Lighted Round Doorbell Button in brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze; $48 at Rejuvenation Hardware.
Below: Corian Square Doorbell in Anthracite; $25 at Decorative Hardware Store. Many other colors available.
Below L: Square Doorbell Button by Spore, with satin aluminum faceplate and button available in amber, blue, green, red, or white; $89 at Lumens. Below R: De-light Doorbell Button by Spore with an LED-lit resin button; $34.50 at Lumens.
Below: Black Powder Coated Doorbell Button; $5.99 at Van Dyke’s Restorers.
August 14th, 2008
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- Hardware: Atlas Modern House Numbers
- Lighting Ideas: Switch Plates
- Best of ’07: 10 Easy Pieces, Basic Doorknobs
From Janet:
I have a weak spot for utilitarian industrial fittings. This weatherproof on-off lever switch of die-cast zinc (available at my corner hardware store or any Home Depot) would work indoors as well, especially in a minimalist interior. $7 for the single; $10.50 for the double Steel City Dry-Tite switch-box cover with lever at Thomas & Betts.
August 14th, 2008
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- Appliances: BlueStar Wall Ovens
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- Lighting: Lutron Single-Touch Dimmer
From Janet:
Switch plates proliferate in our homes and daily lives, and yet we tend to ignore them. How many lovely rooms are marred by grubby ivory plastic switch plates? Here are ten simple, high-quality, timeless options for all your switch plates needs. Overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of plates in your home? Upgrade one room at a time. Note: While we show single toggle models, all of these are available in dozens of configurations for outlets, dimmers, and so on.
Below: Single Toggle Switch Plate Basics in high-quality hot-forged brass, $15 each available in 14 finishes at Rejuvenation Hardware. Shown, clockwise from top L, in black enamel, brushed nickel, white enamel, and brushed brass.
Below: Great for stainless kitchens or to add a clean modern stainless look in any room, the 210-Series Switch Plate in brushed stainless; $21.60 at Kitchen Source.
Below L: Looking for a beautifully clean white switch plate that isn’t plastic or porcelain? Consider a Corian Glacier White Plate for $16.90 at Decorative Hardware Store. We also love the Corian switch plates in Pewter (below middle) and Anthracite (below R), also $16.90 (available in many other colors) at Decorative Hardware Store.
Below: Aluminum Switch Plate Cover; $9.50 at Restoration Hardware.
Below: For a metallic basic, Baldwin’s Classic Square Bevel Design Solid Brass Switch Plate (model 47511) is available in six finishes, including polished brass, satin nickel, and polished chrome; $5.85 at Home Click.
Below L: We like the clean lines of the Bella Plain Gloss Ceramic Switch Plate; $16.50 for single toggle, shown in black (six additional colors available) at Switch Hits. Below R: We also like the more detailed Bella Frame Gloss Ceramic Switch Plate; $16.50 for single toggle at Switch Hits.
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Below L: For a slightly more rustic look, without getting kitsch, consider the Single Toggle Cambridge Distressed Antique Bronze Switch Plate; $16.50 at Decorative Hardware Store. Below R: The oil-rubbed Antique Bronze Switchplate; $26.90 from Crown City Hardware.
Below L: The opulent Polished Silver Plated Brass Switch Plate could be a singular statement in a powder room or living room; prices start at $74.50 at Switch Hits. Below R: Another high-end option is Nanz’s No. 9810 switch plate; available in a variety of finishes (visit Nanz for pricing).
Below: The traditionalist can “cloak modern electrical updates in a classic style” with the Single Push-Button Switch Plate, which has been in production since well before 1900. $15 at Rejuvenation Hardware.
Below: In a rustic log cabin or a simple Scandinavian-style cabin, we can imagine these unfinished Wood Switch Plates, available in 40 different woods (below, from L to R: poplar, quarter-sawn white oak, and teak); most at $14.95 from Arnev.
Below: Our budget pick is a $2 Painted Steel Plate instead of the $1.50 plastic plates that (dis)grace so many homes. Available in many colors at Decorative Hardware Store.
August 14th, 2008
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- Lighting Ideas: Switch Plates
- Remodeling Redux: Metal Toggle Switch
- Remodeling Redux: Whitechapel Ltd. Hardware
- 10 Easy Pieces: Cabinet Pulls
- Remodeling Redux: 10 Easy Pieces-Doorbell Buttons
From Janet:
Ever try plugging in your Mac and cell-phone charger at the same time? Thanks to the proliferation of bulky plugs on home appliances and electronics, many of our dual sockets can accommodate only one plug at a time. Designed by a woman engineer, the 360 Electrical Rotating Duplex Outlet solves the problem. Both the top and bottom sockets rotate in either direction a full 360 degrees, providing the flexibility needed to make full use of both outlets. Available in four colors at Ace Hardware for $11.99.
August 14th, 2008
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From Sarah:
Towel bars may seem like an afterthought (compared to the larger issues of sink, bath, tile), but if you’re like us you spend hours agonizing over finding the right one. Here are our top selections of wall-mounted towel bars. All prices refer to an 18-inch bar, unless noted. N.B. We are assembling a follow-up post of vintage towel bars; some of the best come from salvage outfits.
Below: Samuel Heath chrome-plated Xenon Towel Rail from Home Annex; 30-inches long, $143.
Below: Stainless-Steel Foccio Towel Rail from Conran; 23.5 inches long, $83.
Below: City Metal Towel Bar in polished brass from Urban Archaeology for $235.
Below: Duravit 1930 Series Towel Rail; $245 at Home Click.
Below: Minimal Towel Bar from Boffi; 45 centimeters long and $126; go to Home Portfolio for dealer information.
Below: Linfield Hotel Towel Bar of half-inch tubular brass, $33 from Rejuvenation.
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Below: The RL towel roll in white polished-enamel ceramic from Boffi. Go to Boffi for price and dealers.
Below: Sugatsune Stainless Steel Towel Rack; $68.40 from Knobs and Things.
Below: A budget option: solid wood Molger towel rail, 33.5 inches long; $4.99 from Ikea.
Below: And a Design Voyeur option: Waterworks’ Etoile Crystal Towel Bar; starts at $425 for the chrome model.
August 11th, 2008
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From Julie:
Our friend Jerome Buttrick of Buttrick Wong Architects clued us in to this sleek, sculptural cabinet hardware by artisan Carl Martinez, who hand-makes and finishes each piece in his lower Manhattan studio. Imagine how a pair of these knobs could ennoble an otherwise unremarkable midcentury piece.
August 7th, 2008
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From Julie and Janet:
Every once in a while we find the perfect piece of cabinet hardware, which is always a thrill. Janet and I discovered the Sugatsune HK Folding Handle the other day. Ideal for when you need a flat-laying hardware pull. $14.73 at Home Decfor Hardware.
August 7th, 2008
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From Julie:
We first spotted the wares of Whitechapel Ltd. on Materialicious. Founded by an English-born and -trained furniture maker (now based in Jackson, Wyoming), Whitechapel Ltd. carries a full line of beautifully crafted, historic hardware, much of it imported from the UK. (Read his highly literate Company Profile to get an idea of how seriously he takes his craft.) Despite the relatively high prices, these fixtures are well worth considering for their beauty and heft; it’s amazing how high-quality hardware can upgrade an otherwise so-so kitchen or piece of furniture.
Below: Solid brass Fixed Handle from England; shown in polished chrome (available in other finishes); $20.41.
Below: Solid brass Bar-Type Casement Catch from England; $150.20.
Below: Solid brass Rectangular Bin Pull from England; $28.40.
Below: Solid brass small Flush Lifing Handle in polished chrome, made by an American company that supplies the navy and the merchant marines; $54.33.
August 7th, 2008
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From Janet:
We like the flush ring pulls in the Bruynzeel Keukens kitchen in our previous post, which inspired us to round up some of our favorites.
Below: Baldwin Flush Pull; $13 at Designer Hardware.
Below: Sugatsune 26900 Ring Pull in stainless; $17.25 at Home Decor Hardware.
Below: Sugatsune 26700 Ring Pull in stainless; $23.25 at Home Decor Hardware.
Below: If you like the oblong flush ring, another option is the Merit Flush Drop Handle 11590.5; $36 to $46, depending on the finish, at Home Annex.
Below: I like the round plate of the Samuel Heath Flush Ring Round, available in chrome, satin chrome, and polished brass and in several sizes; $18.50 at Home Annex for the 1.75-inch size shown.
Below: A lower-cost option, marine-grade Round Flush Ring Pull
in chrome-plated zinc from Perko Marine Hardware; $9.06 at Amazon.
Below: If you don’t like exposed screw heads, consider Hafele’s Brass Flush Handle; $22 at Home Click.
July 17th, 2008
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From Janet:
As summer weather lures us outdoors, our home’s exterior suddenly seems more important. What better time to consider a simple facelift or personality adjustment with new house numbers?
Below: Font enthusiasts will like this: Architectural Numbers by Weston is a company that lets you choose your font, material, and finish; they then custom manufacture your number and or letter combination. Choose from 41 font styles (including classics like Helvetica, Futura, and Times Bold) and 12 different finishes. (N.B. You can order in any size, but they say the standard is 5 inches high.) Another company offering a variety of custom-made numbers in your choice of 114 different fonts is Accurate Image.
Below: Deco-inspired Avalon Modern House Numbers from Atlas Homewares are available in satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze (to complement a more traditional look) for $14.95 each.
Below: Domicile House Numbers in red add a cheery note to an exterior. Five inches high, $18 each at Chiasso.
Below: Reminiscent of Bodoni typeface, DWR’s Classic House Numbers are currently on sale; $7 to $9.99 each.
Below: Based on the iconic lettering that midcentury architect Richard Neutra specified for use on his buildings in the 1930s through the 1950s, the Neutra House Numbers are made of stainless steel and are corrosion and tarnish resistant. Design comes at a price; $75 each at DWR.
Below: Modern simplicity. The Signo House Numbers and Letters by Blomus are crafted in Germany of stainless steel; $23 each at Lumens.
Below: Add a splash of color with the Industrial House Numbers, $9.99 each at DWR.
Below: Classic 4-inch Brass House Numbers available in brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze; $5.25 each at Rejuvenation Hardware.
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Below: I like the Tile Address Set from Rejuvenation Hardware. $53 for three tiles; $63 for four tiles; and, $73 for five tiles.
Below: The classic blue French house number plaque. Franco-File offers a great range and takes international orders. In addition to numbers, they offer house-name plaques, thermometers, and various signs in English for cranky homeowners (No Parking, Private, and Please Shut the Gate). Also available through The French Number Company, another UK-based outfit that ships worldwide.
Below: We like the unadorned Mission House Numbers from Atlas Homewares. Available in Oil Rubbed Bronze or Pewter for $12.60 each.
Below: Spore Plane numbers laser cut from stainless steel; $19 per number at Surrounding.
July 16th, 2008
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