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Case Study: History Meets Modernity with Top Knobs Hardware | Splendid Home Design

August 3, 2026

Location: Stuart, Florida
Designer: Bianca Fathauer
Project Name: Hibiscus House Revival
Photographer: Amanda James Photo

Photo Credit: Amanda James Photo

History Reinvented

Originally built in 1925 for one of the first doctors in Stuart, Florida, Hibiscus House is a historic residence that has been thoughtfully restored to celebrate its charming old Florida roots while introducing Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial influences. Designed as the heart of the home, the kitchen pairs quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry with white-painted perimeter cabinetry, natural marble countertops, a custom plaster range hood, and integrated appliances. By layering warm wood tones, timeless materials, and refined details, the Splendid Home Design team created a space that feels both collected and sophisticated while honoring the historic character and rich heritage of the home.

Drawing inspiration from both the home’s storied history and the personality of its current residents, the Splendid Home Design team created a home that feels deeply personal while still honoring the original home’s roots. Among the home’s many thoughtful design details of layered warm woods, natural stone and handcrafted finishes, the selection of hardware styles served as a defining design detail.

Photo Credit: Amanda James Photo

Details That Touch

Top Knobs hardware can be found throughout nearly every space in the home, from the kitchen and pantry to the office and mudroom. As one of the few design elements interacted with daily, hardware must provide the perfect balance of function and beauty. The Splendid Home Design team selected Top Knobs hardware for its exceptional craftsmanship, timeless profiles and extensive portfolio of coordinating collections. The hardware selection curates a cohesive design language throughout the entire home while allowing each space to maintain its own distinct personality. From painted cabinetry and quarter-sawn white oak to fluted light oak millwork, Top Knobs complements every cabinetry style, adding an elevated yet intentional touch to the design.

For this home, the design team selected four of Top Knobs’ suites, incorporating hardware across 11 different spaces. A mix of the knobs and pulls from the Charlotte, Hollow, Kinney and Cumberland suites brings together a balance of classic and contemporary influences, making it especially well suited to the restoration of this historic home. Throughout the home, all the hardware is in Top Knobs’ Honey Bronze finish. As one of Top Knobs’ best-selling finishes, Honey Bronze offers a chic twist on classic bronze and brass finishes, bringing a sense of warmth, comfort, and glamour to the interior of this home.

Photo Credit: Amanda James Photo

The Designer’s Prospective

“Every project begins with listening,” states Bianca Fathauer, Founder and Principal Designer of Splendid Home Design. “The Hibiscus Project was designed to reflect our clients’ lifestyle while honoring the home’s historic character. Thoughtfully selected hardware became one of the finishing details that connected every room with warmth, craftsmanship, and a sense of continuity.”

Photo Credit: Amanda James Photo

Finishing Details

Throughout the home, Top Knobs hardware ties each space together while highlighting the unique personality of each room. From the inviting brass accents in the kitchen and pantry to the fluted bar cabinetry and light oak vanities of the primary bath, the hardware serves as the perfect finishing touch to unify home’s historic charm with today’s modern luxury.

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Case Study: Elevated Finishing Touches with Top Knobs Hardware | Honeycomb Home Design

May 27, 2026

Location: Templeton, California
Designer: Honeycomb Home Design
Project Name: Rustic Revival
Photographer: Lisa Maksoudian

Photo Credit: Lisa Maksoudian

Rustic Warmth Reimagined

Located in the charming town of Templeton, California, this home serves as a welcoming retreat. Defined by a sense of quiet luxury that’s carried seamlessly from space to space, the home was refreshed with a warm, modern sensibility that feels elevated yet lived in. With the kitchen as the true heart of the home, the space features natural textures, thoughtful craftsmanship and soft, grounded tones that create an inviting central gathering space. Adjoined by the living and dining rooms, these spaces showcase layered materials and cozy woodwork, curating an atmosphere that’s both relaxed and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape. This ambiance flows throughout the home, where each room balances comfort, simplicity, and elegance, letting the architecture, light, and setting shine.

Drawing inspiration from modern Scandinavian design, this residence blends natural materials, rustic accents and contemporary finishes to create the perfect warm and welcoming home. Key textures throughout the space include lime wash plaster range hoods and fireplaces, rustic stone accent walls and smooth stucco, all contributing to the home’s sophisticated, refined and inviting atmosphere.

Photo Credit: Lisa Maksoudian

Elevated Finishing Touches

The team at Honeycomb Home Design was intentional with every detail, selecting pieces that feel grounded, textural and quietly elevated. Top Knobs was the natural choice for this project, as the hardware brings together clean lines, substantial weight and handcrafted finishes that beautifully complement the space. With a diverse variety of layered details throughout the home, the homeowners and designers craved hardware that enhanced the palette without competing with it, and the refined simplicity of Top Knobs’ pieces paired seamlessly with the home’s organic character.

For this residence, the Honeycomb Home Design team chose a mix of the Lily Pull in Flat Black and the Charlotte Pull in Honey Bronze. Both styles feature rounded, contemporary silhouettes that bring a polished edge to the interiors while still maintaining its natural character.

Photo Credit: Lisa Maksoudian

The Designer’s Perspective

“We return to Top Knobs again and again because their quality is felt immediately: solid construction, consistent finishes, and silhouettes that age gracefully,” states Ariana Lovato, Principal of Honeycomb Home Design. “In this project, their hardware became the quiet thread that ties cabinetry, built‑ins, and millwork together, subtle, intentional, and built to last.”

Photo Credit: Lisa Maksoudian

The Perfect Complement

The Honeycomb Home Design team ensures that every Honey Cabinetry installation feels complete, and in this project, the hardware became far more than just a functional detail. For Rustic Revival, the cabinetry already carried a strong sense of warmth and artistry, but the addition of the hardware gave the project its finished, intentional presence. Top Knobs’ pieces serve as the ideal complement, as they are structured without being heavy, refined without feeling precious and timeless enough to fit in the home for years to come.

Top Knobs offered the perfect details to complete this project, tying together the millwork, updated finishes and natural materials and providing the cabinetry with a sense of refinement and purpose.

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Top Knobs’ 2026 Design Trends: Hardware as the Heart of the Interior

February 4, 2026

Decorative hardware is no longer just a practical accent; it has become an integral design element that adds striking details and visual interest to interiors. In 2026, hardware is taking center stage, helping to shape spaces that are filled with personality, warmth and dimension.

Read on to discover the hardware trends that are defining design this year:

Hardware as a Decorative Focal Point

Cabinet hardware has evolved from a basic functional element into a decorative focal point. Embracing its role as the “jewelry of the home,” designers and homeowners alike are seeking out hardware styles that feel intentional, expressive and full of character. Whether it be oversized pulls that make a striking statement, bold silhouettes that catch the eye or textured pieces that create a tactile experience, decorative hardware is becoming one of the most memorable details of the home.

Gowthami Sagi, Our Home in Making

Intriguing Silhouettes

Stepping away from traditional bar pulls and knob shapes, decorative hardware design is embracing dimensional, high-impact and sculptural profiles. Hardware is being treated as an architectural statement, defined by unique details such as tapered ends, ornate ribbing and layered details. Offering an artisanal touch to spaces, these thoughtfully crafted hardware styles are injecting personality into homes.

Amanda Gluck, Fashionable Hostess

Cozy Finishes

Interiors are shifting away from stark, minimalism and toward inviting, warm atmospheres that feel lived-in. Decorative hardware is following suit, with homeowners and interior designers gravitating toward golden, bronze and brass hues over chrome or nickel. Rather than reflecting the light, these rich finishes absorb them, curating a relaxing yet elevated vibe. As interiors embrace organic materials and natural palettes, decorative hardware in warm finishes pairs in perfect harmony.

Sarah Walker, Nuance Interiors

Layering with Backplates

Layering knobs and pulls with backplates adds depth, richness and visual interest to cabinetry. Instead of using the hardware alone, homeowners and designers are pairing pieces with backplates installed directly behind them, serving as the perfect backdrop for hardware to shine as the main detail. Backplates elevate hardware from a basic functional element to a statement piece within the design.

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5 Space-Saving Solutions for Your Kitchen | Top Knobs

April 26, 2024

Struggling with finding space in the kitchen? No matter how big or small your space may be, balancing storage and organization in the kitchen is a common challenge for everyone. However, finding creative solutions to enhance space and streamline organization doesn’t have to be a daunting task. There are numerous remedies that don’t require a full kitchen remodel. Read on to discover five space-saving solutions, featuring decorative hardware from Top Knobs!

1. Appliance Garage

From coffee machines and ice makers to toasters and blenders, counters can quickly become overcrowded, especially in compact kitchens. Appliance garages offer the perfect solution, maximizing counter space while elevating kitchens with a touch of grace. Simply tuck countertop gadgets behind closed cabinet doors when they’re not in use and easily pull them out when needed. 

2. Cabinet Inserts

Items like garbage cans and paper towel holders are essential in the kitchen; however, they often occupy valuable space and can diminish the overall aesthetic of the room. Cabinet inserts for trash cans, paper towels and other kitchen utilities, set the scene for optimized organization. 

3. Pull-Out Drawers

While deep cabinets provide exceptional storage, their functionality can be inefficient when items placed in the back cannot be easily accessed. By upgrading existing cabinets with pull-out drawers, dry goods become readily available for busy mornings, meal prep and entertaining.

4. Roll-Out Shelves

Say goodbye to junk drawers and hello to roll-out shelves!  These nifty space savers are often tucked behind cabinet drawers, significantly increasing the customized storage capacity within cabinets. Roll-out shelfs are the perfect spot for smaller items that tend to clutter up drawers, preventing the dreaded build-up of unused items.

5. Butler’s Pantry

Butler’s pantries have become a rising trend among homeowners and designers. These ancillary rooms layer kitchens with a profound sense of luxury. For households with larger families or homeowners who often host large gatherings, butler’s pantries offer crucial space for secondary appliances, cleaning supplies, back stock goods and much more.

When tackling storage and organization in the kitchen, it’s all about finding the solution that works best for you. However, cabinet customization doesn’t have to stop there! With over 4,500 styles of decorative hardware to choose from, Top Knobs is sure to have the ideal accents to complement your cabinetry. Explore all styles of Top Knobs hardware by browsing our 2024 catalog or visiting https://www.topknobs.com/.

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Top Knobs’ Top 2024 Kitchen and Cabinetry Trends

February 23, 2024

Has the start of the new year stirred up the idea of renovating your kitchen or refreshing cabinetry? Keeping up with emerging fads can be challenging, but is essential for curating spaces that are both visually appealing and highly functional. Start planning your next home project with our  guide to 2024’s top kitchen and cabinetry trends!

Cheers to Dedicated Beverage Centers!

From the first cup of coffee in the morning to a relaxing happy hour cocktail, dedicated beverage centers are taking over modern kitchens. Homeowners are seeking ways to efficiently store, access and prepare an array of drinks such as coffee, lattes, wine, cocktails and more. These beverage centers often include appliances like espresso machines, in-cabinet mini-fridges and ice makers.

Beverage centers are strategically positioned near living rooms and entertainment areas for seamless and convenient hosting. To create cohesion between these ancillary spaces and the kitchen, we recommend decorating with the same cabinetry and decorative hardware. With an extensive array of knobs and pulls in a number of sizes we offer perfect pieces to establish impeccable balance.

Green with Envy

The desire to connect our homes with nature is here to stay in 2024. Expect to see kitchen aesthetics to shy away from neutral, monotone palettes and lean towards softer, Earthy tones, with green leading the way. From shades of sage to emerald, green is the dominant choice for cabinetry this year. For flawless harmony, consider pairing green cabinetry with hardware in our Honey Bronze finish.

Tactile Textures

Many designers and homeowners are veering away from exclusively smooth surfaces and instead are embracing raw finishes and tactile details. By integrating a range of textures like fluted materials and knurled detailing, basic kitchen designs are transforming into dynamic environments. Our latest addition to the Top Knobs family, the Garrison Collection, features six suites of knobs, pulls, appliance pulls and backplates, each piece featuring knurled texture. It’s the perfect choice for those looking to add coarse finishes into their next refresh or remodel.

Contrasting Cabinets

Looking to infuse color into your kitchen but unsure of where to begin? Using cabinets with contrasting tones is a simple way to introduce color into your space without overwhelming the whole room. Straying away from the shade on the main cabinets, designers and homeowners are now selecting a more striking hue for the island cabinets. We recommend also incorporating a variety of knobs and pulls for added visual intrigue.

Out with White, In with Wood!

In 2024, the all-white kitchen trend is undeniably on the decline. Instead, there’s been a shift to wood tones for added warmth and structure. Throughout kitchen designs, we’re seeing a resurgence of wood accents among cabinetry, flooring and architectural detailing. Opting for lighter wood finishes like white oak or natural oak is ideal to ensure your choice remains contemporary and isn’t outdated. We suggest pairing lighter wood cabinetry with hardware in our Flat Black finish.

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