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ELEEZ, designed in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Design, is one of Formani's most distinctive collections. We speak to the team about its origins, its reception among architects and designers, and how Formani approaches sustainability and durability in specification.

Hardware is often left until late in a project, treated as a finishing touch rather than a genuine design decision. In practice, the knobs, handles, pulls, hinges and backplates a...

Formani offers 19 total concept collections that allow architects and specifiers to continue the same design language and finish across door, window and furniture hardware. Discover the range at Courtyard Architectural Hardware.

From brass to bronze, nickel to gunmetal, choosing the right hardware finish is about more than colour. Stewart Kent, co-founder of Courtyard, answers the questions we hear most, covering how each finish ages, how to care for it, and how to mix finishes with confidence.

Discover the craftsmanship, heritage and design philosophy behind From The Anvil, and find out how to create a beautifully coordinated hardware scheme throughout your home.

One of the brands we supply here at Courtyard, Henry Blake, is making its mark at one of the design calendar's most anticipated events this summer. Henry Blake is a...

Choosing for longevity: Brass vs Bronze

A guide to two of architectural hardware's most enduring finishes. This piece explores what sets brass and bronze apart (their composition, look and feel, and how each ages over time) and offers guidance on choosing between them based on a space's design, use and atmosphere.

The way a space feels is just as important as how it looks. Discover how tactile materials, thoughtful craftsmanship and beautifully finished hardware can transform interiors into calming, characterful spaces that feel luxurious to live in every day.

To help you choose the perfect kitchen hardware for every project, our guide looks at the three key elements of style, size and finish.

High-quality hardware is more than functional, it’s the jewellery of your home. From cabinet knobs to oversized door pulls, each piece can elevate a project with elegance, tactile beauty, and lasting sophistication. At Courtyard Architectural Hardware, we showcase inspiring, design-led collections from the world’s top brands, ranging from traditional to contemporary. Discover our co-founder, Stewart Kent’s, favourite statement pieces, including nature-inspired, sculptural, and minimal designs that are as beautiful to touch as they are to behold.

Discover why unlacquered brass is a timeless choice for luxury hardware, developing a unique, ‘living’ patina that adds warmth, depth and character to interiors

Small change, big difference: discover how choosing premium architectural hardware can add instant appeal and provide a lasting sense of luxury and quality.