How to Choose Cabinet Hardware in Old Houses

How to choose cabinet hardware that works in Old Houses without expensive reorders — get the right hardware, size pulls to the drawer, settle the finish, & sample before you order.

How to choose cabinet hardware that works in Old Houses without expensive reorders — get the right hardware, size pulls to the drawer, settle the finish, & sample before you order.

Old House metal care takes knowing your metals & how you want to handle patina. Here's your care guide for polish to patina.

Knobs vs. Pulls is one of design decisions that seems easy until it's time to make it. Understand the rules to make cabinet hardware choices you'll never regret.

Before you order all new (or new-to-you vintage) cabinet hardware for your Old House, consider some DIY-friendly ways to use of existing pulls and knobs. Save money, reuse what's already in place and get some amazing design results.

Backplates aren't just decorative — they solve real cabinet hardware problems. Here’s exactly when a backplate earns its place, and which ones work in an old house.

The cabinet hardware placement rules that decide whether a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room reads finished or off — with what we use at Rosemont and what we wouldn't.