Style Meets Function

IN TODAY’S HARDWARE

ardware continues to be the fastest, easiest way to update your space. But today’s hardware goes way beyond mere decoration, often combining multi-functionality to make your space not only look good but also do things you may have never imagined.

Hidden Gems

Some designers want to hide all hardware, creating a sleek design featuring handleless doors and drawers that push to open and softly close. Others praise the increased functionality of hidden undermount slides, which allow for full drawer extension — or even slide-through options. Companies are making this and more happen through their specialized hardware.

The Elite Plus Undermount Slide System form Grass America offers full drawer functionality with no visible hardware and a quiet close. The system allows the cabinet design to take center stage by completely concealing the track and hardware under the drawer box. Utilizing undermount technology, a precision synthetic roller carriage, and a liquid damper enables Elite Plus to operate smoothly, quietly, and consistently.

The Elite Plus comes in a full range of standard lengths for 16mm (5/8") or 19mm (3/4") drawer thickness for both face frame and frameless cabinetry. This full extension slide allows complete access to the interior drawer space. This, coupled with a 75 lb. dynamic weight capacity, allows heavy serving ware and appliances to be stored safely and accessibly.

With multiple depth and tilt adjustment access points along the track, setup is customizable for individual drawer specifications and needs. Elite Plus also features self-latching, multi-cleat, front locking devices with quick release levers for easy drawer removal and integrated height adjustment of 2.5mm and side adjustment of 1.5mm.

Elite Plus brings together tried-and-true undermount technology, a precision roller carriage, and multiple installment options into an easy-to-install and reliable slide. Visit www.grassusa.com to learn more about the Elite Plus Slide System and other Grass America offerings.

A revolutionary hidden and bidirectional sliding system from Richelieu allows drawers to open from both sides of a cabinet. The unique Riverso concept allows for easy access to drawer contents and eliminates unnecessary steps.

When installed in a kitchen island or room separator, it optimizes the flow between rooms. The Riverso system is unique, allowing a single drawer to open in either direction. When one side is open, the other stays closed.

LEFT: RICHELIEU’S CONTEMPORARY METAL PULL FEATURES GENTLE RIPPLES THAT CREATE THE ILLUSION OF SUBTLE MOVEMENT. AVAILABLE IN FOUR ON-TREND FINISHES, INCLUDING MATTE BLACK, RAVELLO GRAY, SAPPHIRE BLUE AND VERONA GOLD.

BELOW: THE ELITE PLUS UNDERMOUNT SLIDE SYSTEM FROM GRASS AMERICA OFFERS FULL DRAWER FUNCTIONALITY WITH NO VISIBLE HARDWARE AND A QUIET CLOSE.

BOTTOM: BERENSON HAS ADDED TWO NEW COLLECTIONS TO THEIR R. CHRISTENSEN BY BERENSON LIN — FLUID AND MINI .

The system is built on a smooth-running, synchronised extension rail with a 46 kg (101.4 lb) capacity. Features include a soft-close mechanism and a pressure-activation option for one side, allowing for a handle-free drawer front. Visit www.richelieu.com for more information on this and other hardware from Richelieu.

And experience the unseen with the new surface mount hidden door hinge by Sugatsune. This new three-way adjustable hinge simply surface mounts to any door frame reducing installation time and lowers cost. The die casted body and arm construction is designed to hold doors weighing up to 143 pounds. on three hinges and have surpassed 300,000 cycle tests. Visit www.sugatsune.com for more information on this and other offerings from Sugatsune.

Exedra, a hardware system from Salice that features assisted sliding action enhanced by linear damping to gently control the movement of a pocket door, with a maximum weight of 66 pounds, the system accommodates thicknesses from 19-30 mm and widths from 400-900 mm.

Exedra refines and improves the deceleration concept to give a smooth, fluent, uniform and noiseless movement, regardless of the speed of door insertion. Exedra can be used in a host of applications — from larder units for kitchens, in living rooms for media or library units; in bedroom wardrobes and in office storage applications.

With slide-in installation to facilitate installation and removal of the mechanism from the front, Exedra also offers an option with its Euro 32 model for direct fixing to the cabinet by euroscrew. Visit www.salice.com for more information on this and other Salice products.

More Than Decoration

Not-so-hidden hardware also is having a moment. From a seemingly limitless number of choices of shapes, colors, and finishes, any mood can be created or enhanced by new hardware. Considered to be the “jewelry” of a room, today’s trending decorative hardware features simple shapes in matte finishes, but the sky is truly the limit when it comes to choosing any level of shine and embellishment for your space.

Inspired by the movement of waves across the water, Richelieu’s Contemporary Metal Pull features gentle ripples that create the illusion of subtle movement. A distinctive elliptic shape, hollow center and smooth curves emphasize the richness and originality of the design.

The Contemporary Metal Pull is available in four on-trend finishes, including Matte Black, Ravello Gray, Sapphire Blue and Verona Gold

— to coordinate with the latest kitchen designs and cabinet styles. The deep Sapphire Blue finish, in particular, complements the wavy shape, harmonizing seamlessly with the organic lines of the design. Visit www.richelieu.com for more information on this and other Richelieu offerings. And Berenson has added two new collections to their R. Christensen by Berenson line. Fluid and Mini were introduced at the recent KBIS. Fluid includes pulls in a simple, flowing design that feature dual center to centers. The two sizes available are 288mm and 320mm, and 192mm and 224mm. The Mini collection features a square and round knob design, in two sizes, including a small option.

“Our new collections take minimalist designs and enhances them with subtle curves,” said Melanie Busch, Marketing Director of Berenson. “The undulating form of the Fluid collection flows off cabinets with a slim and graceful appearance. The knobs of Mini have accessible and versatile square and round designs that complement a range of styles with their classic, yet contemporary forms. They can act as a classy pairing with some of our other Art Tech collections effortlessly. We are also excited to introduce a new finish in Honey Gold. This finish has a dark golden color to enhance spaces with a rich tone.”

All options come in Black, Brushed Nickel and Polished Chrome. Both lengths of Fluid and the larger size of the round and square knobs of Mini will also be offered in Soft Gold, Charcoal Gray and Honey Gold. S P