It is often said that hardware is like jewellery for the home – the finishing touch that adds that extra elegance and flair. As such, each item, from the smallest cabinet knob to the most dramatic, oversized door pull, should make a statement, enhancing and elevating the interior design scheme as a whole. Choose luxury hardware for its inspiring designs, attention to detail and beautiful finishes, and you’ll get another benefit, too: not only will it look good, it will also feel good. Each skilfully crafted, premium piece is solid, weighty and tactile, comfortable to use and satisfyingly beautiful as it ages.
At Courtyard Architectural Hardware we aim to offer the most inspiring, high-quality door and cabinet hardware from the best brands around the world. Our design-led collections range from traditional to contemporary, and are available in an enormous variety of styles and finishes, creating works of art fit for the most prestigious projects.
Here, Courtyard’s co-founder Stewart Kent gives an insight into some of his favourite pieces. In addition to our personal service for every client, we offer custom and bespoke commissions. For more information about our services, click here.
Crispin bamboo T-bar cupboard pull handle by Alexander & Wilks
“If you are looking to incorporate nature-inspired design into a project, bamboo detailing is on-trend right now. This handsome handle is made from solid brass and finished in either antique brass, satin brass PVD, dark bronze PVD or black. What’s more, its curvy shape fits perfectly in the hand, making it unexpectedly ergonomic.”
Lake 0.5 handle by Pap Deco
“When you want to make a real statement, this large, semi-circular handle is a great option. With a unique design inspired by the rippling waters of a lake, it’s custom-made in solid, recycled brass by Pap Deco, a Polish family firm renowned for its beautiful designs and sophisticated craftsmanship.”
PB9 solid cabinet knob by Formani
“At Formani, sleek, modern design goes hand-in-hand with technical innovation. Every one of their pieces perfectly balances quality, design and functionality. The company’s iconic ONE range, produced in collaboration with renowned Dutch design firm Piet Boon, focuses on simplicity, with clean lines and cylindrical shapes at its core. This minimal cabinet knob, available in seven different finishes, is a perfect example.”
Maddox cabinet knob by Rocky Mountain Hardware
“Inspired by ornate, Colonial-style architecture, this oval knob features an elegant beading trim and bevelled edges. Its fine detailing is achieved through the traditional art of lost-wax casting, perfected by the master craftsmen at Rocky Mountain Hardware, who make some of the finest, state-of-the art ironmongery in the world.”
Edge catch pull by Henry Blake Hardware
“Henry Blake Hardware, is known for its sophisticated blend of timeless elegance with modern innovation. This striking cabinet edge pull, one of its most popular products, is a great example. Incredibly versatile, it is available in sizes from 50mm to more than 2m, and in 14 different finishes. It can also be fitted upside-down and even vertically for a seamless, luxury finish.”
Furniture knob/plate/cross in black by Buster + Punch
“Buster + Punch, which started out building custom motorbikes from a garage in East London, is known for its innovative transformations of everyday fittings into extraordinary home details. Featuring the brand’s signature diamond-cut knurling, together with a long, offset backplate and visible coin screws, these solid black, anodised-metal cabinet knobs tick all the boxes for a cool, industrial look.”
