Mixing metals, like brushed brass with matte black or polished nickel, also creates visual depth and a layered, curated feel.

From pulls to knobs and brass to nickel, there's something to suit every style. When you get super creative with paint like artist Dorothy Shain did in her home, the hardware is the cherry on top.

Striped crescent-moon pulls. Zigzag timber handles. Brass that patinates elegantly with time. These designers treat hardware as a deliberate design feature, never an afterthought. Spring light has a ...

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