Architectural Hardware: Ideas, Inspiration, And Practical Advice for Adding Handles, Hinges, Knobs, And Pulls to Your Home

by Nancy E. Berry

With the increased focus on building and renovation over the past decade, there has been a growing demand for hardware that is both beautiful and functional. Magazines and DIY shows have touted the importance of updating hardware and now even famous designers are marketing their own door pulls, but with so many options home owners often don't know where to begin. Architectural Hardware focuses on all aspects of incorporating architectural hardware into the home history, styles, finishes, tips from the pros, how-to projects as well as room-by-room hardware design. In addition to a complete discussion of every facet of decorative hardware components for the home, Architectural Hardware also provides useful information on what to look for when shopping for hardware, such as hardware grades, safety codes to consider, security, as well as basic step-by-step installations instructions and room-by-room design tips from top designers, builders and architects.

176 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Yodamom]

Good information for very basic hardware, not that informative. I didn't see much inspiration in the pages. Disappointing

[Laura]

Geeking out again...but, there are lots of good ideas in this book, and it is enough of a how-to book to interest even the men. Finally I am able to put names to architectural/interior decorating styles and their respective hardware designs. You'd be surprised how much a door hinge or drawer pull changes the look of a room.

[Camy Do]

Great resource for Residential hardwares with design and technical insights.