Top Knobs Decorative Cabinet Hardare + A FREE Sample Program

Belmont Hardware's 6 Bay Area showrooms are now part of a select group of  participating dealers in the Top Knobs free sample program!  This is a great program for design clients to check out what might be the best options for affordable and unique decorative hardware.

If you, or your client, see knobs and pulls you like while visiting the Top Knobs website,  or while you are in one of the Belmont  showrooms,  but are not sure how they will look in your kitchen, bath, or closet design,  then Get Free Samples!

Top Knobs will mail you up to 3 samples at no charge for the sample. There is a $5 shipping and handling fee per sample.    To make this an even better offer, you will receive a $5 discount coupon for each sample you order, redeemable at any of the Belmont Hardware showrooms. 

Products that qualify for a free sample are:

• Any knob, regardless of price
• Pulls that are less than 7” in length, regardless of price

Each $5 discount coupon can be used with each order of $50+ or more (purchase $50 and use one $5 coupon, purchase $100+ and use two $5 coupons, purchase $150+ and use three $5 coupons). Each coupon is good for $5 off the list price.

Since there is no charge for the product samples themselves, they cannot be returned to Top Knobs for product credit.   Our showroom staff will be more than happy to help you order your free samples, and will be happy to assist you with recommendations for decorative cabinet knobs and pulls to help complete your new home design project from Top Knobs.

Art for the Bath - Alchemy Glass

Alchemy Glass handcrafted sinks are only available through select decorative plumbing dealers, and Belmont Hardware is excited to announce that they are now a new dealer for Alchemy Glass in the new Belmont decorative plumbing hardware showroom location.  These fused glass sinks, manufactured in Los Angeles, are amazingly gorgeous and each one is truly an original work of art.

Alchemy Glass has been crafting these studio made fused glass sinks for over 15 years in their Los Angeles factory.  There is no pigment added to the glass or painting of patterns, by applying only natural elements, they have been able to create artistry for beautiful homes.

"Colors not only vary from piece to piece but also within a piece itself, depending on how the piece is lit and from what angle you may be viewing it."

Using a process in which glass is fused and slumped, it is slowly heated in an oven in excess of 1000 degrees, trapping a mixture of minerals and metals within the glass sink design.  Alchemy Glass has perfected this process over many years of trial and error; of cooling and heating the glass to create complete works of art for homeowners.

Passionate artists, the Alchemy Glass Studio takes two or more weeks to complete a glass sink from start to finish.  Each extraordinary sink is truly a one of a kind design, as the natural processes of heating the glass and mixing in the additional elements cannot be controlled by the artists, only influenced.  These "Art for the Bath" sinks are definitely worth waiting for!

(detailed information and images courtesy of AlchemyGlass.com)

Custom Hardware; A Perspective from Rocky Mountain Hardware

At Belmont Hardware, we are so fortunate to work with the great creators and designers at Rocky Mountain Hardware.  Recently, we had an opportunity to interview Christian Nickum, (co-owner) Christine Pfau (marketing director)  and Susan Butler (marketing)  of Rocky Mountain for an upcoming article that we are producing with California Home + Design Magazine about the process and creation of custom finish decorative hardware.

They were extremely gracious with their knowledge of the steps involved in designing and producing custom bronze hardware.  Listen in!

1.  When your company is asked to create custom hardware or modify current hardware for a specific clients' project what is your approach to this?  Do you have a defined process in place?

One of the most unique features of Rocky Mountain Hardware is our ability to create custom work cast in solid bronze - from a simple door knob to elaborate screens.  We have a team of people dedicated to working with clients to bring ideas to life - whether it is a simple concept or very detailed schematics.  The process begins with our engineers and designers to collaboratively come up with a final drawing and ends with a cast piece of bronze.  In the middle are many varying steps, depending on the projects' needs and complexities.

2. Do you have a department dedicated to custom projects?

We have a dedicated team to take the custom process from concept to completion.

3. How important is having custom capability to your company?
 
The custom work is a very important part of Rocky Mountain Hardware's offering - having the ability to bring a broad range of projects and ideas to life sets us apart from the competition.

4.  What aspects of creating custom hardware are the most challenging?

Each project is different and requires problem solving to get the best results.  This takes time, knowledge and experience.  We welcome the challenge.

5.  In your opinion, what makes for a successful custom project?

A pleased client that feels ownership in the finished product!
 
6. What aspects of creating custom hardware are the most rewarding?

Completing a complicated project with a satisfied client to enjoy it!

We want to thank Rocky Mountain Hardware for their expertise!  Custom decorative hardware is obtainable - we can help you create a signature style for your own home, or for your clients' home.  Belmont Hardware has experts on staff that have worked closely with Rocky Mountain Hardware's team to produce some truly original decorative home hardware.  We welcome the challenge too!

(All images courtesy of Rocky Mountain Hardware)

Baldwin Door Locks Simplified!

Baldwin Door locks simplified!  Very informative and short presentation from Meghan Carter of  "Askthedecorator.com" and Baldwin Hardware Tech Trainer, Tom Embriani.  When considering decorative finish door hardware for a new home, or for a remodel,  there is not only style, finish and design to contemplate, but also choosing the correct function for your home.  

Meghan and Tom have done a great job of explaining these choices with Baldwin Hardware.

Enjoy their short video!

Belmont Hardware is proud to be a Key Partner for 2011 with Baldwin Hardware.  We have experts in our showrooms than can assist you through the many steps of selecting from Baldwin's wide variety of finishes and styles.  Baldwin has created many design options  that will fit just about any home;  traditional, old world style,  contemporary, modern, rustic