How to Choose a Cabinet Hardware Finish | Plank Hardware
Learn about the characteristics of our seven core cabinet hardware finishes — their visual qualities, how to care for them, plus the paint colours and materials they best pair with.
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Real Home: Material Instincts with Jamie Chappell of Fireclay 🧱
Jamie Chappell knows her materials. As VP of Brand & Product at Fireclay Tile, she’s spent over a decade working hands-on with clay, glaze and the people who make things well. So when it came to renovating her own 1970s cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the brief was clear:...
Designer Diaries: House of Hive 🐝
The duo designing spaces that are layered without being busy, bold without being loud, and — in their own words — designed to feel like it's been collected over decades, not ordered overnight.
How to Match Your Switches & Outlets with Your Hardware Finishes
To match or not to match? When it comes to pairing cabinet hardware with light switches and power outlets, the secret is to not overthink it. Read our suggestions here.
How to Use Oversized Appliance Pulls (And Where They Actually Work Best)
Learn how to choose and style super-sized cabinet handles and appliance pulls for your interior design projects.
Designer Diaries: Leanne Kilroy 🦴
Leanne Kilroy (@goodboneslondon) is the kind of designer who notices everything — the way light falls at 4pm, the depth of a shadow, the texture of a wall. We caught up to discuss her feeling-first approach to interiors, creative boundaries and what really happens when a designer steps into product...
Obsessed with the Details: Edition 1
In this first edition of Obsessed with the Details, we speak to three makers whose entire practice is built around precision: furniture maker Kara Douwma, mosaic artist Amy Exton and designer-maker Josh Page. Different materials, one obsession: the details always matter.
2026 Kitchen Trends Report 📁
Kitchens in 2026 are all about personality, craftsmanship and spaces that feel like the true heart of the home. We've identified four key design themes — from timeless, aging-beautifully finishes to bold two-tone color pairings and curated natural materials. Read the full trend report.
Real Home: Rosalind Miller 🌈
Step inside the colorful North London home of Rosalind (@rainbowrosalind) — a space where every corner has its own story and no wall is left unnoticed. We sat down to talk palette choices, creative process and how she keeps bold color feeling intentional rather than chaotic.
Polished Nickel Hardware: Why Designers Love It (and How to Style Yours)
Polished nickel sits somewhere between chrome and brass — quietly luxurious, warm in tone and more versatile than you might expect. Here's why designers consistently reach for it, and how to style it with confidence across kitchens, bathrooms and beyond.
How to Choose Brass Hardware: Find a Finish to Define Your Style 💛
Not all brass is created equal. From sleek Satin Brass to characterful Unlacquered and warm Aged finishes, this guide helps you decode the differences and find the right brass hardware finish for your interior scheme.
Designer Diaries: Rebecca Constable 🖼️
We caught up with Rebecca Constable, the North London interior designer known for her thoughtful, playful approach to interiors. We discussed the joys of designing for city homes, lighting that actually works, and why nailing the building blocks of a scheme matters more than the décor.
How to Clean Brass Hardware: Caring for Unlacquered & Lacquered Brass
Brass hardware brings warmth and character to any space — but caring for it depends on whether it's lacquered or unlacquered. This guide covers the best cleaning and maintenance methods for both finishes, from embracing a natural patina to keeping your brass looking consistently bright.
Designer Diaries: Roisin Quinn 💫
All hail the Queen of Maximalism — Roisin Quinn, winner of Interior Design Masters Season 5. She joined us to talk her unconventional career path, an obsession with bold print and color play, and why aspiring designers need to put themselves out there without the fear of rejection.
Real Home: Dani's Colorful Kitchen Makeover 🧈
Interiors influencer Dani Klaric brought her signature dopamine-décor energy to a butter-yellow kitchen refresh — and our solid brass BOBBIN Pulls made the cut. We sat down to chat color, character and why hardware is the detail that ties everything together.
Designer Diaries: R. Nickson Interiors 🌅
Nicole Roe of R. Nickson Interiors builds bold, unapologetically personal spaces from her studio-warehouse in Lakeland, Florida. We sat down to discuss the power of styling, her very organized hardware obsession and why evolving as a designer is not just allowed — it's essential.
