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Good To KnowHardware Finishes 101

Hardware Finishes 101

    Modern Matter Blog Hardware Finishes 101: Types, Inventions, & Colors The types of hardware finishes you choose can shape both the durability and overall look of any space. Designers and ...

Good To KnowThe Psychology of Hardware Finishes: How Brass, Nickel, and Custom Gemstones Transform Kitchen Moods

The Psychology of Hardware Finishes: How Brass, Nickel, and Custom Gemstones Transform Kitchen Moods

Discover how brass, nickel, and gemstone hardware influence the mood of your kitchen. Learn how each finish adds warmth, clarity, or personality. Read now.

How to Coordinate Cabinet and Bath Hardware

Bring cabinet knobs, pulls, and wall-mounted bath accessories together through thoughtful choices in shape, finish, scale, and placement.

Good To KnowGemstone Hardware: The Beauty of Variation - Understanding Our Natural Gemstones

Gemstone Hardware: The Beauty of Variation - Understanding Our Natural Gemstones

    Modern Matter Blog Gemstone Hardware The Beauty of Variation: Understanding Our Natural Gemstones At Modern Matter, we believe your hardware should be as distinctive as the space in which it...

Good To Know4 Fresh Ways to Elevate Spaces with Hardware

4 Fresh Ways to Elevate Spaces with Hardware

    Modern Matter Blog 4 Fresh Ways to Elevate Spaces with Hardware Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference. The right hardware doesn’t just tie a room together—it ad...

Good To KnowWhy Solid Brass Cabinet Hardware Is Built to Last—and Worth Passing Down

Why Solid Brass Cabinet Hardware Is Built to Last—and Worth Passing Down

    Modern Matter Blog Why Solid Brass Cabinet Hardware Is Built to Last—and Worth Passing Down In a market flooded with fast furniture and short-lived trends, solid brass makes a different kind...