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Spring Bathroom Refresh

May 31, 2022

There’s no doubt your bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the house—so why not show it the TLC it deserves? Spring is the perfect time of the year to plan your next renovation, remodel, or just a slight freshening-up. From small changes like updating your cabinetry hardware, to larger projects like constructing a new vanity or shower, there are endless ways to brighten up and update this most common of rooms and turn it into the bathroom of your dreams.

To help put some “spring” into your step, here are some of our favorite recent Top Knobs bathrooms that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take on your next project:

Costal Blues by @serendipitedesigns

Trendy Transitional by @swellcurations

Modern Grey by @cvi_design

Flower Power by @williamhousellc

Natural Beauty by @hudsoncooperdesign

Boho Chic by @ksneeddesign

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Find Your Style with Top Knobs

April 12, 2022

Updating the decorative hardware in your kitchen or bathroom is a quick and easy way to give your space a seasonal refresh! With thousands of knobs, pulls and decorative hooks available in a range of finishes, sizes and styles, Top Knobs offers the industry’s most extensive line of premium quality cabinet and drawer hardware to achieve the look you desire.

With so many pieces to choose from, finding the perfect knob or pull can seem a bit overwhelming. Top Knobs Find Your Style digital tool eliminates the stress of the selection process with a personalized design experience.

The Find Your Style tool makes choosing the right style, finish and size easy and fast. It offers users a uniquely creative opportunity to explore designs and finishes that reflect personal style. The innovative tool also makes it possible to identify sizing options to meet specific design needs.

Through this online tool, customers are guided through a short series of questions designed to identify product offerings based on their individual preferences and needs. Once the short Q & A is complete, a narrowed down selection of products is recommended to the user.

To begin, visit the “Find My Style” page on the Top Knobs website and click “START”:

On the next page, choose the  living room design aesthetic that speaks to your interior design preferences:

Then, select your favorite flatware style:

On the following page, the selection tool will prompt you to choose the kitchen you could envision spending the most time in:

Once you have finished determining your design preferences, the Find Your Style tool will ask “Which element in your kitchen would you like your knobs or pulls to complement?”. The questions to follow your response will help further narrow the decorative hardware styles that correspond with  your answers:

You will then be prompted to choose up to 5 finish options to outfit your space:

As well as your preference on pull and knob shape:

If you have any specific requests or needs regarding the hardware that adorns your cabinetry, you can update feature preferences on page 6:

The next two pages will ask about your sizing needs:

And finally, if you are working with a designer or showroom, you can share those details on the final page of the questionnaire:

Once you’ve completed the short Q&A, the tool will analyze your results and provided a comprehensive list of knobs and pulls that complement the answers you’ve provided throughout the survey:

From here, you can save and share your results, as well as locate a Top Knobs dealer in your area to explore your options!

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7 Steps to Achieving the Kitchen Island of Your Dreams

March 30, 2022

Improve your kitchen functionality with a few simple additions

The workhorse. The dining table. The desk. The prep station. Today, kitchen islands have become more than just a focal point – they’ve become the center of activity. Making prep work, entertaining, and dining easier than ever, the kitchen island provides endless functionality. And the best part? You don’t have to sacrifice beauty. It can be both functional AND beautiful.

From under-counter storage and housing your appliances to stylish small details like mix and matching hardware, you can take your kitchen island from workable and efficient, to sleek and stunning.

Check out our tips below on how to create a dreamy kitchen island:

It’s All in the Details

Is your style more traditional, modern, minimalist, or transitional? Do you prefer bold accents or subtle charm? No matter what you love, make sure you choose hardware that perfectly complements your style. With knobs, pulls and appliance pulls available in over 25 collections and 30 finish options, choose from endless decorative pieces to help create the ultimate focal point.

The Modern Metro tab pulls shown in Flat Black is a sleek showstopper.

Decorative Hooks and Storage

No one likes a cluttered countertop…right? Consider adding a few well-positioned hooks under your island counter to add a decorative yet purposeful touch, allowing you to hang backpacks, small pots, or other items, all while freeing up counter space.

The Ryland collection of decorative hooks offers added personality and storage to your space in familiar styles that complement some of Top Knobs’ most popular decorative hardware pieces.

Seating

For some homeowners, island seating is an informal area used for quick meals and to connect with whoever is in the kitchen. For others, it’s a more formal area where many meals are shared. No matter how you use your kitchen island seating, we recommend keeping the following in mind whenever choosing new seating: chair height, comfort, and style.

These gold metal bar chairs are the perfect complement to this kitchen island. The bronze finish brings a pop of color to this traditional kitchen and perfectly pairs with Top Knobs’ Honey Bronze hardware that adorns the cabinetry, while the height and spacing leave enough room for guests to sit comfortably.

Storage

Being the central hub, it’s only natural for the kitchen island to become a drop zone for everything from books and laptops, to schoolbags and snacks. Adding additional storage like a small bookshelf or cubby helps keep items neatly stowed away and organized.

Cabinetry

While the options for cabinetry seem to be endless, have fun exploring customization options that help make your island yours. Taking the time to add extra detail to your cabinetry like glass panels and column legs, to bold colors and open shelving creates the perfect opportunity to have your island shine in the kitchen.

One trend we love is incorporating a pop of color – the contrast of the white kitchen cabinets and black kitchen island creates a neutrally cohesive, yet stunning look.

Integrated Appliances

You’ve chosen the perfect countertop, but do you really want to clutter it with appliances? For a real space saver, we recommend integrating appliances like a microwave or wine fridge into your island to maximize space and storage.

And for an easy and stunning upgrade, swap your appliance pulls for a perfectly matched look throughout the kitchen. Our Regents Park and Morris collections offer robust ranges of styles and finishes, allowing you to take customization to the next level.

Mix & Match Hardware

A simple, yet subtle, design choice to elevate your cabinetry even further is to mix and match your decorative hardware. The combination of knobs, bar pulls, and cup pulls, can give your island a slightly different look and feel without straying too far from your kitchen’s overall design.

Our go-to favorite, the Channing Series, offers knobs, pulls, cup pulls, and backplates that can be combined to establish a cohesive look.

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Defining Design: Leading Interior Design Genres of 2022 and Complementing Decorative Hardware from Top Knobs

February 23, 2022

Interior Design – /in-te-ri-or de-sign/: the art or process of planning the aesthetic and execution of architectural interiors and spaces.

Design comes in all shapes, sizes and formats. From neutral color palettes to modular furniture and avant-garde accessories, each component of a room should come together in complete harmony to craft a space to be relished in.

Whether you’re remodeling a bathroom, refreshing a kitchen or redecorating an entire home, your abode should reflect you and your taste, and when it comes to homewares and fixtures, we believe you should have the same opportunity to express yourself.

Read on as we break down today’s leading interior genres and coordinating Top Knobs decorative hardware offerings to help you craft a look that speaks to you and your home:

Traditional

One of the most popular and enduring design schemes, traditional interiors are evocative of classic European decor. Rich wood tones, prominent architectural details, understated finishes and elegant furnishings often accompany spaces rooted in traditionalism.

For traditional interiors, we recommend knobs and pulls from our Chareau® collection. The subtle details and soft silhouettes that enhance each series in the collection invite timeless charm and classic perfection to all households.

Minimalism

One of the most considered modern styles, minimalism can often be mistaken as cold and severe. The key to achieving this aesthetical approach and crafting a serene environment is to focus on simplicity, refinement and functionality. Minimalist interiors are defined by a soft neutral palette, limited ornamentation and visual symmetry.

Our tab pulls including offerings from the Europa, Minetta and Modern Metro series complements minimalist environments. Each pull seamlessly blends into the cabinetry and furniture they adorn, for an uncompromised look.

Transitional

Perhaps one of our favorite interior design categories, transitional spaces offer plenty of interest and prevent rooms from leaning in the direction of a particular style. The best transitional settings boast a balance of traditional furnishings with modern elements while establishing a warm and welcoming environment.

Our Transcend collection is the very essence of transitional design. The combination of easy shapes, refined features and broad finish options makes this collection an effortless match to marry multiple trends.

Modern Farmhouse

Today’s take on modern farmhouse is rooted in rustic charm peppered with opulent and technical elements. Striking just the right ratio of countryside chic and sophistication, modern farmhouse interiors emphasize casual living with contemporary sensibility.

The Channing series, featured in our Barrington collection encompasses the heart and soul of modern farmhouse flair. Each knob, pull and cup pull in this series has been crafted to evoke feelings of comfortability and familiarity to make each room instantly feel like home.

Mid-Century Modern

The retro whimsy and flamboyant nuances of Mid-Century Modern details have experienced a resurgence in recent years. The beloved round edges, smooth surfaces and organic movements of 1950s accessories have been updated for today’s young homeowners who have an appreciation for vintage details.

Serving as an homage to this iconic design movement, our Lynwood collection encapsulates the electric nature of the mid 20th century.  Each piece in this complete line of knobs, pulls, cup pulls, and backplates feature a unique look produced during this time.

Industrial

As the name implies, Industrial interiors conjure an urban atmosphere, with exposed building materials and factory-like elements outfitting the space. Open floor plans with strategically placed furniture to define each “room” commonly accompany industrial-style homes, with a muted or gray-scale color scheme and minimalistic accessories to finish the look.

Versatile in form and function, our Asbury collection is the ideal accouterment for industrial dwellings. Series including Bit, Charlotte and Arendal offer lean physiques with mechanical detailing from exposed faux screws to two-toned metallic finishes.

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Top Knobs Debuts Morris, a Collection of Knobs, Pulls and Appliance Pulls that Spans the Spectrum of Interior Design

February 2, 2022

Top Knobs, the leading manufacturer of decorative kitchen and bath hardware, introduces theMorris collection. Serving as a nod to Top Knob’s home of New Jersey, Morris features five unique suites of knobs, pulls, and appliance pulls, with monikers reflective of historic towns in the Garden State.

Florham knobs and pulls, Morris Collection

This diverse collection provides designers and homeowners the ability to mix and match decorative hardware styles and finishes to craft spaces that reflect their personal styles.

“After nearly two years of examining the drastic shifts our residential spaces and interior settings undergo aesthetically and functionally, our goal was to craft a collection that blends enduring trends with a hint of today’s leading decorative genres,” notes Christine Zimmer, Top Knobs Product Manager. “The Morris collection is one of our most versatile lines to date drawing inspiration from farmhouse chic, modern industrial, transitional and grand-millennial styles to establish timeless designs with contemporary flair.”

Morris Collection Details

  • 258 pieces
  • Five series: Cranford, Florham, Haddonfield, Harrison, and Morris
  • Knobs available in the Cranford and Florham series in sizes 1 1/4” and 1 3/8”
  • Pulls in all 5 series available in sizes ranging from 3 3/4” to 12”
  • Appliance pulls in all 5 series available in sizes 12” and 18”
  • Finishes: Ash Gray, Brushed Satin Nickel, Flat Black, Honey Bronze, Polished Chrome and Polished Nickel
  • MSRP: $9.70-$182.25

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