no_author

Lacquer Finishes and Why Designers Love Them

Lacquer Finishes and Why Designers Love Them

Lacquer finishes are "glossing" up everywhere! They offer a timeless look that is well suited to almost any interior. When paired with hardware, an ordinary piece of furniture, wall or a bookshelf can take on a whole new life. Check out some of our favorite lacquer projects, and the hardware that helps transform them.

Images Courtesy : Instagram

 

Kayla Payne

"I’m obsessed with taking ugly befores and painting them into beautiful afters, and showing homeowners & DIY’ers how to do the same in their homes! " says furniture painter @paintedbykaylapayne. Hardware featured Locke Hardware in Brass and the Evans Hardware in Brass.

Polished Brass

Images Courtesy : Instagram

Laura Archibald

Designer Laura Archibald lacquered her clients study in a bright fuchsia. She used the Benson hardware in brass and amazonite to add a pop of color. 

Amazonite

Images Courtesy : Instagram

 

Mimi and Hill


The Design Studio Mimi and Hill took an unused nook and transformed it into a luxurious pantry.  The lucite and brass hardware used is the Middleton Bar Pull

Polished Brass

Images Courtesy : Instagram

The Resplendent Crowe

Sucheta from the Resplendent Crow creates stunning pieces of furniture. Shown here is a custom hand crafted bedside table featuring the BENSON hardware. 

Benson_pull_backplate_brass_plain.jpg

 
Images Courtesy : Instagram

Annie Brahler

Annie Brahler of Euro Trash lacquered an entire butlers pantry off of a clients kitchen and installed the HORNE knobs in malachite with our Bamboo backplates.

Malachite

Images Courtesy : Instagram

 

Janie Molster


Janie Molster of Janie Molster Designs made an impact in a powder room by lacquering the vanity and using the BAMBOO hardware for a pop of brass. 

Polished Brass

Images Courtesy : Instagram

Barrie Benson

Barrie Benson took closet design up a notch by lacquering these build in drawers and cabinets. She installed the MCCoy pulls from her very own collection in polished brass and moonstone. 

Moonstone

Images Courtesy : Instagram

 

The Resplendent Crowe

Sucheta from the Resplendent Crow and her talented husband and partner @modern_woodrunner created this original lacquered design from scratch. They picked up the glossy finish by installing the MIDDLETON acylic pulls in brass.

Polished Brass

Images Courtesy : Instagram

Steins Furniture and the Lacquer Studio

Pow! Steins Furniture and the Lacquer Studio took this piece up a notch by lacquering it in a Benjamin Moore color called Razzle Dazzle. The FRETWORK hardware and MIDDLETON HEX knobs were installed as the finishing touch.

Polished Brass 

Related Articles

Bathroom Hardware

Jun 29, 2026Beatriz Lange

Bathroom Hardware

Transform everyday fixtures into striking design moments. Discover wall-mounted accessories crafted from solid brass and adorned with our signature finishes and gemstones.    ...

READ MORE