Hooked on Hardware

For the Thoughtfully Curated Home - Hamilton Sinkler

2012-02-20T14:38:00.001-08:00

Hamilton Sinkler creates some of the most beautiful and distinctive decorative hardware available on the market for designers and homeowners, only available through select luxury dealers throughout the United States. Belmont is proud to be one of their select showrooms - we have complete collections on display in our San Francisco, Belmont, San Jose and Walnut Creek showrooms.

"Welcoming to the touch and pleasing to the eye, the Hamilton Sinkler architectural hardware collections are designed to complement a lifestyle of grace and ease. These collections offer a refined finishing touch to elegant homes and luxury hospitality environments, yet they are far more than mere embellishment. Crafted to last a lifetime, and designed to harmonize with fine furnishings, fabrics and finishes, they become part of the total experience of a home."

Creating unparalleled design with their collection of Metropolitan cabinet knobs and pulls, Hamiton Sinkler has also created an entire line of beautiful interior door levers and hand crafted knobs.

They have even introduced gorgeous passage, and locking flush pulls for pocket door applications.

Most of their cabinet, door and flush pull designs are available in 7 different finishes; polished chrome, polished nickel, oil rubbed bronze, satin brass, unlacqured brass, and antique brass.

Luxury design and finishes to complement most any interior design plan.

We'd love to help you find just the right look for your home. Hamilton Sinkler might just be the perfect finishing touch!

The Epoque Nouveau Collection from Porcher

2012-02-16T15:16:00.000-08:00

We're introducing Porcher, a line of French inspired luxury bath fixtures, into our Belmont and Walnut Creek showrooms. Porcher offers many collections and suites of designs all featuring European styling and sensibility.

We are crazy about the beautiful customizable bath "pools" in their Epoque Nouveau Suite collection. Gorgeous free standing tubs with turn of the century tradition, married to today's modern loft look. Both styles complement each other, and are reflected in a classic rich design bath sculpture.

There are two beautiful choices in this collection. First, the Epoque Nouveau Cast Iron Bathing Pool. The bathing pool style features:

• Formed of cast iron construction
• Claw foot legs with levelers
• Side deck for deck-mounted fittings
• 52 gallon capacity

And second, the Epoque Nouveau High Back Bathing Pool, featuring:

• Formed of cast iron construction
• claw foot legs with levelers
• 45 gallon capacity
• Designed for floor or wall mount tub fillers only

The best part? These tubs come primed and ready to be finished with enamel paint to match your new luxury bathroom decor. Totally customizable!

A little more about Porcher -
"For more than 100 years, Porcher has been a major player on the French market. In 1992, American Standard Companies acquired Porcher. Porcher creates the finest fixtures with European sensibility and distinctiveness. Porcher is a study in form and function. They design collections of perfectly blended style. Porcher fixtures, furniture and accessories are also designed to mix and match with Jado faucets."

Stop one of our Belmont showrooms, our sales professionals will be happy to give you more details about all of Porcher's collections!

Wine Country

2012-01-30T08:24:00.000-08:00

What better place to spot beautiful custom hardware than our own California Wine Country?

Spotted these gorgeous hand created pieces at the Lancaster Estate this past weekend. These custom bronze door levers were made to reflect the company crest of a lion, perfect use for a custom design!

Massive custom created hinges on the wine cave doors.

"The winery, constructed in 2001, was designed by Eugene Silva, an architect who specializes in buildings that blend organically into the landscape. The contemporary style of our winery reflects the rustic elegance of the Estate with natural building materials that will weather attractively with time."

Oh, and the wine was pretty awesome too!

I highly recommend a visit to the Lancaster Estate in the Alexander Valley if you ever get a chance. By appointment only, estate grown wine, very small, very exclusive ..... really really good!
(photo from Lancaster Estate)

Lancaster Estate Winery

Introducing Baldwin's New Reserve Collection

2012-01-23T16:45:00.000-08:00

"Reserve opens the door to a modern sensibility – the desire for customization and personalized style. Reserve offers homeowners the ability to mix and match knobs, levers, and roses to create their own unique blend.

Authentic designs, new finish options, and the ability to mix and match give homeowners numerous ways to express personal style and create a space that is a reflection of the homeowner’s design aesthetic."

Mix and Match with Baldwin's new Reserve Collection!
4 Knobs
7 Different Levers
15 Handlesets
7 Roses
8 Finishes - Including 4 new finishes, that were developed just for the new Reserve Collection.

Try the new popular very dark bronze finish...

And new to Baldwin - A White Bronze Finish...

Find your style at Baldwin - there's bound to be something that will fit your budget and your design!

Contemporary

Traditional

Rustic

Stop by one of our Belmont Hardware showrooms and let our sales staff give you a tour of the new Reserve Collection. Belmont Hardware is proud to be a Key Partner with Baldwin Hardware, and a Baldwin Preferred Showroom and Dealer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

For more information and directions to our showrooms - check our website for details.
Belmont Hardware.com

Announcing the Closing of Belmont's Santa Rosa Showroom

2012-01-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

To Our Santa Rosa Customers,

We want to thank you for your many loyal years of business in Santa Rosa. We have enjoyed working with you, and with your clients, to help solve your decorative finish hardware needs.

After many months of consideration, and due to our inability to secure sufficiently favorable lease terms for our Santa Rosa location, we have come to the difficult decision to consolidate this operation into our newly remodeled and expanded Walnut Creek showroom.

Some important dates to note:

*January 9, 2012 Official store closing announcement. Purchases of in-store stocked inventory in our Santa Rosa location will be available until January 13.

*January 13, 2012 will be the final day to place any special orders in the Santa Rosa location. For any orders in process after January 13, your order can be completed by our
Walnut Creek location.

As a Reminder: this will also be the final day to purchase any in-store products.

*Our showroom will be open until January 27, 2012 for all order pick ups. Clients with open orders will be contacted to inform them of these store changes. Belmont Hardware will confirm order statuses, and will make sure that we have complete ship-to addresses.

If your order is not picked up on, or prior to January 27, it will be transferred to our Walnut Creek location for shipping and customer service.

Our Santa Rosa phone number will continue to be answered long after January 27 by our Walnut Creek staff, who will be more than happy to answer questions.

Brian Ross, our North Bay outside sales expert lives in Sonoma County and is ready to take your phone calls. He can help with your finish hardware needs, and is now available also for your decorative plumbing fixture solutions. Brian can be reached via e-mail: brian@belmonthardware.com or cell phone: 415-720-4382

As a final reminder, we do have five other Bay Area showrooms to assist our customers: For complete complete information and directions please visit our website:Belmont Hardware.com

Walnut Creek:

925-256-4341

San Francisco

415-252-5625

Berkeley

510-548-5757

San Jose

408-770-4844

Belmont

650-591-0345

Again, we want to thank you for your business, and for continuing to work with us throughout this transition. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Belmont Hardware, Santa Rosa

707-573-7373

Brad Clore

Owner and President

bclore@belmonthardware.com

Richard Campbell

Operations Manager

richard@belmonthardware.com

Modern Geometry by California Faucets!

2011-12-07T11:45:00.001-08:00

Introducing California Faucets New Contemporary Luxurious Square Showerhead, the ultimate in modern design with over 100 water jets providing a wonderful rain shower experience right in your own bathroom!

"Anything but “square,” the simple cantilevered composition proves that superior design need not be complex. Measuring eight inches by eight inches, the Contemporary Square Showerhead features 100 self-cleaning rubber jets that make a textural design statement, while delivering a soothing and liberal rain-shower bath experience. Constructed of solid brass, the showerhead also pivots to create a personalized spa-like feel.

Available in more than 34 decorative finishes, the Contemporary Square Showerhead’s right angles and multiple jets combine to make a sleek, yet textural statement in any modern bath. The progressive design mixes and matches with a wide array of California Faucets’ coordinating products, including Thermostatic Shower Systems, Tub and Shower Sets, Cal Trim, and Bathroom Accessories, to perfectly complete the latest contemporary designs."

At Belmont Hardware, we enjoy working with California Faucets, as they have so many options and finishes for our customers to choose from. Any finish from a standard chrome to a weathered copper plus much more, including several options super-durable PVD finishes. For a quick tour of their decorative plumbing fixture finishes, try their Virtual Finish Gallery.

California Faucets also has over 25 decorative styles of plumbing fixtures to mix and match; allowing a customer to choose any handle with any spout to create an unique personal design. We invite you to stop by our Walnut Creek, San Jose or Belmont Showrooms for a complete product and finish tour of all of the options for California Faucets!

Creating A Spa Refuge - 5 Wellness Tips from Duravit

2011-11-18T08:30:00.000-08:00

Ah.....the place where you can leave all the stresses of the day behind, your own personal spa bath at home with Duravit.

"The baths and whirlpools from Duravit offer you not only an exhilarating experience in the bath, but highly agreeable after effects too. The air bubbles stimulate the blood circulation, while the water massage stimulates bloodflow throughout. You feel carefree and relaxed, tenseness and aches are soothed away."

Duravit, "Living bathrooms for living people" has created these 5-Tips for relaxation when creating your own personal spa experience at home. Enjoy!

1. The best bath time Taking a bath after 9 o'clock in the evening is an ideal way to really relax. The bath should not be any warmer than 98.6F. Optimal bath is 15 minutes, afterwards you can fall asleep totally contented.

2. A bath that is too hot makes you sluggish Hot bath temperatures - above 100.4F - cause the heart to beat faster and make you feel weary, and lethargic. Your skin loses at least 20% of its natural oils, even if moisturizing bath products are used. Just cool the water down a little for the perfect spa experience!

3. Health Aspects As well as the feeling of well-being, Duravit places great importance on the health aspect of relaxing in your bath. The effects of temperature, and the feeling of weightlessness can play an important role in treating circulation problems, and other muscular mobility issues. Immersion in water with its' support for body weight, provides well-deserved relief for joints and muscles.

4. Adding Scent Scents and fragrances can create positive emotions and moods, and directly affect our sense of well being. The effects of pure ethereal oils can be obtained by adding them to the bath or using an aroma lamp. For relieving colds, headaches and muscle pain, think about adding eucalyptus, lemon balm, or pine scented oil. The invigorating pleasant scents of orange oil and vanilla will help to revive both body and spirit!

5. Variety at Bath Time - with a few extras
      *add a bath pillow to support your head, relaxing your shoulders and neck
      *Turn on the active jets in the whirlpool bath - well worth the investment!
*opt for one of Duravit's two-person baths, enjoy with candle light and your favorite CD (and your favorite person!)
      *light (carefully) candles, and turn down the bright lights

Duravit, headquartered in Hornberg, Germany, has a 200-year history as one of the leading companies in the decorative bath accessory industry, and a driving force in the world of designer bathrooms. "An indefatigable curiosity for innovations and unconventional approach have driven Duravit to seek new ideas, to help transform sterile wet spaces into elegant refuges."

Our Belmont showroom is very excited to introduce these fantastic contemporary bath designs to our customers! Duravit recognizes excellent design, and is proud to be the recipient of numerous international design awards, celebrating innovation and bold ideas. Stop by our showroom, and take a quick tour through their design catalog, highlighting the luxury creations of Phillipe Starck, Christian Werner and Sieger Design.

(photos and detailed information, courtesy of Duravit.us)

The Devil is in the Details - Custom Hardware from Martin Pierce

2011-11-14T11:33:00.001-08:00

Monday's Inspiration! A featured guest blog post from our friends at Martin Pierce! If you haven't had the opportunity to see Martin's work, we are inviting you to come by our Belmont showrooms for just a small preview of the fabulous design and quality that his studio produces. Unparallelled, unique functional hardware design is their specialty!

Now for a peek into their design world....

"Do you long for items in your home that are unique and out of the ordinary? Lucky for you, one of the simplest and most affordable ways to add custom details to your home is through the use of bespoke hardware such as knobs, levers and pulls on your doors and drawers.

Martin is inspired by the work of Grinling Gibbons, an 18th century English sculptor and wood carver. His detailed work often included “surprises” like a small peapod or little mouse scattered among one of his favorite shapes, a five petaled flower. (image of Grinling Gibbons' detailed Hampton Palace Court carving)

Martin is hard at work carving the latest addition to our collection, the heroic vine and leaf pull, and he has added details that are so important to custom work. In this case, a shield bug, or beetle, is carved into the handle. I find this detail so charming and unexpected.

For this piece, Martin is using cherry wood which, like most fruit bearing trees, is a hard wood perfect for carving. These photos taken during the carving process will provide you with a close-up view of the details that are present in this piece. Keep in mind that further refinement and finishing will make the details even more prominent and beautiful.

One more photo of the carving details of this vine pull - "

What a great pull for a wine cellar, or for a Tuscan themed rustic kitchen island...

If you are interested in this design or any other pieces from Martin Pierce's varied collections, please stop by one of our Bay Area showrooms, and let us help you design something for your home with his fabulous detailed bronze work.

Thanks again to Martin Pierce for sharing their design ideas with us!

Hardware Renaissance - American Handcrafted Custom Hardware

2011-10-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

Hardware Renaissance, one of Belmont Hardware's premier sponsors of the Hardware House program, offers unique custom hardware solutions. They will create custom hardware in both hand-forged iron, and also in solid bronze. Their designs are produced in-house from their design team located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The design team is made up of blacksmiths and sculptors who are attracted to the project by virtue of receiving a royalty for every piece created. The distinctive hand applied patinas that are singular to Hardware Renaissance come from local area artists, who also receive a royalty for the use of their work.

We at Belmont, have great admiration for their philosophy of working so actively with great local artistic talent!

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

Hardware Renaissance has a lot of experience in custom work, so we have a defined process for it. Fully 35% of our hardware is customized to some extent or the other. We are very unique in that we do custom hardware in two totally different processes and metals: hand forged iron, and cast bronze. We start with detailed consultations with the customer to define requirements and then have finalized, signed-off drawings to use in manufacturing. Doing custom work in hand forged iron is very different from cast bronze, as the iron is totally hand made, and custom work does not require moulds or patterns. So we are able to it with minimal upcharges.

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

We are a small company so we do not have a fully dedicated department for custom projects, but 2 of our staff have the expertise, along with our engineers in manufacturing.

3. How important is having a custom capability to your company?

It is VERY important, because we are able to fulfill the customer’s dreams and requirements for the job exactly as they envision it. It also continually challenges us and many time leads us down new, exciting avenues of growing our already unique product range.

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

COMMUNICATION! Clear definition of requirements and expectations on both sides, personal prompt communication with updates and any changes, and a dedication to total customer satisfaction.

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

New engineering is always more challenging than simply new designs or styles of existing products. We have done custom jobs where no one else was interested because the engineering required was not worth their time. But we never shy away from the difficult, indeed we thrive on it! Hence I believe that we have developed a solid reputation for a wide variety of custom work, from unique hand forged iron hinged door grilles, to retrofit hardware for Scandinavian log homes (a real challenge!) to hardware for the most unique antique doors that customers find all over the world.

6. What aspects of creating custom hardware are most rewarding?

Doing something where the end result is even better than the customer expected. Creating something beautiful and unique that absolutely fits the bill for the job. Taking a sometimes blurry vision from concept to reality. Hardware is something people see, touch, and use all the time, and creating one of a kind pieces is absolutely rewarding!

We want to thank Hardware Renaissance for being such a great partner with Belmont Hardware, and for being so generous with your time and expertise for the Hardware House Program!

Welcoming Anton Poliakov to our Belmont Showroom

2011-10-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

Anton began his new career with Belmont Hardware in the Belmont showroom in August. Belmont welcomes his extensive experience with high-end decorative hardware and plumbing fixtures, not to mention his years with a proven track record to deliver the highest in customer service standards.

With an educational background that includes; business, economics, marketing, and computer information systems, Anton is more than ready to provide excellent customer service to his new design trade clients, and homeowners. He also brings with him an interior design base of clients from his previous experience, and is looking forward to the opportunity to introduce those new customers to Belmont Hardware's growing decorative cabinet, door and plumbing hardware showroom collections.

Coming to the United States 15 years ago from Moscow, Russia, Anton is excited to bring his design and business background to Belmont Hardware. So far, learning about Belmont's decorative cabinet and door hardware has been a fun experience for him, he already has some favorite hardware lines that he likes to recommend!

Baldwin Hardware is his "go-to" choice for door hardware, Anton feels that Baldwin has so many different styles and options to offer his design clients. Everything from their Archetype Bronze hand crafted line, to their ultra-modern stainless steel European, Estate Collection styles.

For decorative cabinet hardware, Anton's first choice to recommend is the Dekkor line. Fabulous stainless steel styles; modern, contemporary streamlined looks at an incredible valued price.

Belmont Hardware welcomes Anton to our Belmont Hardware showroom sales team, and is encouraging his customers to stop by and see him in the expanding showroom on El Camino Real in Belmont.

Anton can be reached via phone: 650-591-0345
or e-mail: anton@ belmonthardware.com

A Conversation with Bronzes de France

2011-10-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

As part of Belmont Hardware's, Hardware House Program, co-sponsored with California Homes + Design Magazine, a list of questions was developed by Brad Clore, the owner of Belmont Hardware, and sent to the custom hardware sponsors. We received back some great answers that we'd like to share with our trade design clients, and our homeowner clients, that are seeking out something that can be tailored for just their needs.

Creating custom hardware for a clients' dream home is such a interesting process, making it possible to design decorative, functional hardware that are truly unique statement pieces.

This was the conversation that we had with Bronzes de France, a world renowned, timeless French design company. Belmont Hardware is proud to be an exclusive source, representing their incredibly beautiful hand crafted decorative hardware in the Bay Area.

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

As every individual client has different imaginations and desires, every project is unique. When we developed a custom plate entry set for the palace in Thailand, we received a drawing from the architect, and from that drawing, we made a technical drawing with specification and dimensions. From there we make a resin mold for approval.

Another approach we took recently was for a residence in Chicago. The client requested a custom Louis XVI knob on rose, and after reviewing the elevations for this client's residence, the factory sent drawings of a custom piece, developed by their own expertise.

With recent developments in advanced manufacturing technology, we are able to replicate, modify, and develop anything one can imagine!

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

Yes. Located in the Normandy region of France, we have three technicians with over 100 years of combined experience in design. Monsieur Barthel, Madame Bouvet, and Monsieur Maitrel implore you to push their custom design skills to the limit.

3. How important is having the ability to create custom hardware to your company?

It is the key to our success. Over 80 % of our business in the past decade has included some kind of custom design.

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

Thinking outside the circle!

5. What aspects of creating custom hardware are the most rewarding?

The most challenging and rewarding aspect of custom design manufacturing is foreseeing and developing a product that will not only appease the client's requests, but will also stand the test of time. We manufacture our product with the thought that it will outlive the house.

6. What aspects of creating custom hardware are the most rewarding?
See above!

From the Bronzes de France website:

"When bronze was first used for decorative hardware in the XVII century, it was originally sand cast. Today our company still uses this traditional form of casting as well as the Lost Wax process, which gives much finer detail to the castings. Most of our products are still individually hand chased by craftsmen using methods originally used back in the XVII century. This accentuates the details of the pattern before we carry out the actual finishing process." We think you will be highly impressed with the quality and craftsmanship in their hardware!

Top Knobs Decorative Cabinet Hardare + A FREE Sample Program

2011-09-29T10:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-20T16:02:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-08T08:26:00.000-07:00

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

Creating a Grand Entrance....

2011-08-31T17:28:00.000-07:00

A door knob is so much more than a lock, and a series of knobs or levers - it can set the whole design tone of your home. Inspired by high style, and true craftsmanship, here are some of our favorites for creating that incredible entrance for your home!

The Kensington from Baldwin

Custom Designed Bronze Hardware from Rocky Mountain Hardware

The Amagansett from Omnia Hardware - Italian Design

From Hardware Renaissance, the Manhattan Bronze Thumblatch Entry Set in Khaki Patina

Also from Hardware Renaissance, the Casa California Lever with notched escutcheon plate

Arched Suite with Colonial lever in Dark Bronze from Ashley Norton

The No. 6701 Georgian Style Thumblatch Entrance set from Nanz

The Bamboo Suite from Von Morris

French Door Multipoint Trim Louis XVI Style from Fersa

Modern Solid Brass Serie Carmen from Valli Valli

The Lakeshore from Baldwin

Martin Pierce Custom Bronze Door Hardware (think organic shapes!)

The Corbel Series from Nobilus Luxury Hardware

More bronze options from Rocky Mountain!

The design and finish possibilities are endless, we can even work with our custom manufacturers to produce a one of a kind entrance set. Stop by and let us help you create a unique "Grand Entrance" for your home!

New Hansgrohe Experts - Now at Belmont Hardware

2011-08-18T14:33:00.000-07:00

Belmont Hardware is excited to announce the completion of Hansgrohe's specialized sales and product training for two of their showroom sales professionals.

Hansgrohe is a leading kitchen and bath product manufacturer, based in Schiltach, in the Black Forest Region of Germany. Hansgrohe currently has "ten production facilities on three continents and sales companies and consulting support locations in 36 countries".

On July 27 - July 29, Denise Peters, store manager of the Walnut Creek store, and David Nakamoto, of the San Jose showroom, attended 2 1/2 days of intensive Hansgrohe training at their facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, home of its' Aquadermie. This state-of-the art education center is a valuable resource, providing accredited speakers and training session for visiting industry partners and customers.

David and Denise, long time Belmont Hardware showroom employees, were chosen by Belmont's management to represent the company, and to become the new experts in their individual showrooms.

Denise and David attended a guided tour of the factory in Georgia, concluding with an incredible display feature in
Hansgrohe's "Showerworld", a comprehensive shower experience. This room is completely dedicated to all of Hansgrohe's innovative shower products - boasting 30 working showers and bath products.

They also learned more about the traditions and history behind Hansgrohe, founded in 1901, including their well known stance on sustainability. Hansgrohe is still a family-owned company, and they have continued to innovate and create fabulous decorative plumbing fixtures.

David and Denise were able to bring home their vast training, along with some new tools to better serve their clients in San Jose and in the Walnut Creek showrooms. Congratulations on their new "Expert" status!

Belmont Hardware is a proud partner to Hansgrohe, and has full displays of their creative, modern European style decorative plumbing fixtures in four of their locations; Belmont, San Francisco, San Jose and Walnut Creek.

Denise Peters can be reached at: denise@belmonthardware.com
David Nakamoto can be contacted at: david@belmonthardware.com

Wetstyle - Pure Luxury Design for Bath Furnishings

2011-08-09T14:58:00.000-07:00

Introducing Wetstyle's New Image-in Collection! An opportunity to design something extremely special and personalized just for your home with unique decorative plumbing fixtures.

Wetstyle has created a series of motifs to be applied to their premium, luxury bathtub collection, or creative minds can let imaginations flow to design something truly original by submitting an inspirational design to Wetstyle's design team.

From their most recent press release:

"IMAGE-in is the industry’s first true tone-on-tone motif bathtub collection. IMAGE-in features four design motifs, inspired by the terrestrial origins of humanity, which are both commanding and understated. Drawing only on the contrast of a matte finish applied flat against WETSTYLE’s unique True High Gloss™ finish, these streamlined bathtubs become the foundation of the room:

* EARTH — this motif evokes dried cracked clay beneath well traveled feet, providing a sanctuary for those passing through
* WATER — the wave establishes a current through graceful movement and was inspired by the fluid lines of the ocean
* FLORAL — the astonishing creativity of nature is brought to fruition through floral patterns that bring beauty to the eye
* CALLIGRAPHY — an expressive and exotic splash of delicate arabesques envelops this tub, demonstrating an age-old knowledge of Zen and tranquility.

“The true beauty behind IMAGE-In is that customers and designers can choose from the four WETSTYLE motifs or design their very own distinct signature or personal imprint,” added Wolinsky. “WETSTYLE can help designers create their inspiration – be it romantic, classic, eccentric or rational – through its unique made-to-order proprietary tone-on-tone finishing process.”

At Belmont Hardware, we are thrilled to be a new exclusive dealer for Wetstyle's premium-quality bath furnishings. You can view their products on display in our Belmont Hardware San Jose showroom (formerly Cornelia's) Nicki Wing, our showroom manager, and her experienced decorative plumbing staff will be happy to help you with the design details available for the "Image-in Collection"

982 S. De Anza Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95129

Showroom Phone:
408-770-4844

**Images courtesy of Wetstyle**

An Opportunity for Bay Area Design Trade Firms

2011-08-05T17:53:00.000-07:00

Belmont Hardware has teamed up with California Home + Design Magazine, the West Coast's premier home design publication, creating an unique opportunity to present ideas for custom decorative hardware installations. This is a promotional opportunity to showcase the best manufacturers and our best trade-design clients with an editorial and advertising section dedicated to custom decorative hardware in the 2012 Annual Sourcebook from California Home + Design Magazine.

Belmont Hardware is very excited about this program, as this is the first time that California Home + Design Magazine has offered a featured article in their annual Sourcebook!

Full Sponsorships start at $3,000.00, and now we've just opened up smaller co-marketing sponsorships for only $400.00! Firms in this section will also have an opportunity to submit product or installation photos for editorial consideration. Co-marketing sponsor firms will simply supply us with a photo, logo, and basic information on the company. Space is limited - need to have all information and photography to the magazine's editorial department by Mid-September!

Join our Current Sponsors!

Ashley Norton Hardware

Rocky Mountain Hardware

Hardware Renaissance

Nobilus Luxury Hardware

Jeanese Rowell Design, Inc.

Bronzes de France

Belmont Hardware
California Home + Designs

Space and Time is Limited!
The Hardware House Program will be the coveted front cover feature of this highly regarded annual Sourcebook, sponsors and co-marketers will be highlighted inside the publication. Sponsors and co-marketers will stand out to West Coast homeowners and design trade. This is your firm's opportunity to be presented along with some of the finest names in custom finish and plumbing hardware!

Find out more:

http://www.hardwarehouse.biz

Belmont Hardware

Richard Campbell
Operations Manager

richard@belmonthardware.com
650-591-0345

Belmont Hardware

Caron White

Marketing Department
caron@belmonthardware.com

650-591-0345

Expanded Walnut Creek Showroom!

2011-08-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

The Belmont Hardware Walnut Creek showroom at 1279 Boulevard Way, in Walnut Creek has now moved to a new location and been enlarged from 1000 square feet to a newly remodeled 4000+ square foot showroom offering a full selection of decorative cabinet, door, and now displaying a full array of new decorative plumbing hardware.

Meet the Walnut Creek showroom crew:
Denise Peters - New Showroom Manager
Hollis - Shipping and Receiving
Nils Griffin - Sales Associate
Tracy Barberini - Sales Associate

In-stock decorative cabinet hardware has been increased by 25%! Featuring rustic, traditional, and modern designs from Schaub, Linnea, Omnia, Alno, Sietto Decorative Glass Knobs, Colonial Knobs, Atlas Homewares, Rocky Mountain cabinet hardware, Edgar Berebi to name just a few of the choices available.

Local Bay Area handcrafted decorative cabinet hardware also available, including;
Soko - by Jaye Design, LLC
D'Artefax - decorative pewter hardware created in Fairfax

Belmont Hardware is a Preferred Partner for Top Knobs USA. This decorative cabinet knob company has a great free sample and coupon program available - ask our knowledgeable showroom staff for more information!

The larger showroom now has full displays of handcrafted door hardware creations from Rocky Mountain, Ashley Norton, Nobilus Luxury, Von Morris, and Hardware Renaissance. Modern, clean, streamlined decorative hardware styles are also on display with Karcher, Omnia, FSB and Valli Valli. Our sales staff is available to help homeowners, design clients, builders and architects create something truly unique for home projects with many of the customize-able options that we can offer our clients.

Belmont Hardware is proud to be a 2011 Key Partner for Baldwin Hardware, they have the largest selection of Baldwin cabinet, door and pluming accessory hardware in the Bay Area to offer their clients. This includes an entire wall of decorative door hardware displays in the expanded Walnut Creek Showroom!

NEW! Introducing choices in decorative plumbing hardware lines - something that our Walnut Creek showroom has not been able to display before. An entire wall of Hans Grohe decorative plumbing fixtures, Ginger decorative fixtures, Newport Brass, Rohl, and California Faucets, Grohe, Sigma, Native Trails Artisan Tubs and Sinks.. the decorative plumbing hardware line list continues to grow!

*Watermark-Designs - "True manufacturing and inspired hands-on design result in distinctive product creations" Handcrafted by true artisans in Brooklyn, New York.

*Stone Forest Sinks - "Stone Forest takes its lead from nature's blueprint. Contemporary designs for the bath & kitchen are sculpted from natural materials including stone,bronze, bamboo, copper, iron and hardwoods" These are a must see in the showroom!

*THG - luxury and elegance in decorative faucets from France

*California Faucets - Offering fine faucets, decorative trim and accessories in over 30 different finishes.

*Fairmont Designs - "dozens of fashionable cabinet styles: traditional, transitional, contemporary; with coordinating bathroom accessories like medicine cabinets, linen towers, mirrors, and vanities."

Stop by, or give them a call in the showroom. Denise, Tracy and Nils, will be happy to assist you with creating something unique and fabulous for your home!

Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Satuday 10:00 am - 3:00pm

Phone: 925-256-4341

Available by appointment for consultation for your entire house hardware needs.

Belmont Hardware welcomes Marci Skinner - Decorative Plumbing Expert!

2011-07-26T16:27:00.000-07:00

Belmont Hardware is rapidly expanding into even more decorative plumbing selections for their customers. Recently, the Belmont Showroom at 940 El Camino Real, in the heart of Belmont, has installed new decorative plumbing displays, offering products and ideas that they’ve never had an opportunity to exhibit before! Belmont Hardware is now showcasing Rohl, Hans Grohe, California Faucets, Alchemy Sinks, Graff Faucets, Sigma, Grohe and Newport Brass just to name a few of the many new decorative plumbing fixture lines.

Belmont Hardware is thrilled to welcome Marci Skinner to their decorative hardware team in the Belmont showroom. She has been involved with the decorative plumbing industry for over 20 years, beginning at a local Bay Area wholesale plumbing distribution warehouse, working her way up, learning every facet of the plumbing fixture business. She realized that she had found her niche!

Marci brings years of expertise with her. She can do it all! Her many years of experience with reading complicated house plans, helps to not miss any details when covering all of the important aspects of decorative plumbing options for her clients. Her training and knowledge count when you need expert advice on new home construction, remodeling or simply modernizing an existing bath or kitchen space.

Marci has worked with homeowners, interior design and architecture clients from all over the San Francisco Bay Area. For the past 18 years she has enjoyed a very successful career in a plumbing showroom in Los Altos, where she earned high praise helping her clients choose the best decorative plumbing features for their homes. Now she’s part of the Belmont Hardware family, helping them to grow into an emerging powerhouse in the decorative hardware and decorative plumbing fixture industry.

Some of Marci's personal favorites for decorative plumbing fixtures -

Hans Grohe: Image courtesy of Hans Grohe - Talis Kitchen Faucet Collection

Rohl: Image Courtesy of Rohl - Vincent Bath Collection

Native Trails - Fabulous Handcrafted eco-conscious sinks, tubs and accessories. Image Courtesy of Native Trails (faucets from Rohl)

Alchemy Sinks - Handmade artisan glass sinks, every single one is simply unique! Image courtesy of Alchemy sinks: Alchemy Mosaic Sink

Belmont Hardware welcomes Marci Skinner’s friends, customers and clients to stop by and see her at her new desk. Give Marci a call in the showroom, 650-591-0345, or e-mail her: marci@belmonthardware.com, to set up an appointment for your next decorative plumbing fixture project.

Showcasing The Best in Custom Hardware

2011-07-13T07:44:00.000-07:00

A Promotional Contest - Showcasing

The Best in Custom Hardware!

Belmont Hardware has teamed up with California Home + Design Magazine to showcase the best in local finish custom hardware installations. Participant's projects will be featured in California Home + Design's 2012 Sourcebook Annual.

The Annual Sourcebook is "the ulitimate resource guide that thousands of Bay Area affluent homeowners and design leaders turn to for inspiration and information".

Hardware House was created to inform homeowners and our trade partners, that custom hardware solutions can be created for their projects.

Each project will be photographed and featured in a multi-page article on the Hardware House program and contest. A panel of experts from California Home + Designs will select a winner from the entered projects to receive the prized front cover spot. Each participant will also receive a premium half-page ad space in a special advertorial section presented by Belmont Hardware.

How to Enter your Project:
-The Hardware House program is open to any home design trade firm involved with a custom hardware installation that can be photographed before October 2011-

All participants will get front cover exposure for their custom hardware installation. Professional photography will be provided at no charge. The winning project will be the main featured photo on the front cover. All participants will receive a half page ad, including the design and professional photography for the basic $3000.00 entrant fee level. Full page ads will be available for a larger entry fee.

All participants projects will be shown and written about in an article by California Home + Design Magazine. A gala even will be held later in the year to allow entrants to network and get more publicity for their firms.

This level of exposure in the West Coast's premier home design magazine could cost an individual company over $10,000! In an effort to promote the custom hardware trade, Belmont Hardware created Hardware House, and has underwritten all photography and design services, publication and set-up costs.

Welcome our most recent sponsors - Rocky Mountain Hardware, Nobilus Luxury Hardware and Hardware Renaissance!

New! If your firm is interested in participating with this special advertorial custom hardware section in the CH+D 2012 Annual Sourcebook - the program has now been opened up to smaller sponsorship opportunities!

Contact your local Belmont Hardware salesperson for more details about entering the Hardware House Program! Via e-mail contact Rich Campbell: richard@belmonthardware.com

Ashley Norton Hardware - Unlimited Possibilities

2011-06-23T15:28:00.000-07:00

Established in 1987, Ashley Norton has grown to become one of the leading designers of unique architectural hardware, including full suited collections of both brass and bronze decorative hardware. So many ways to create your own unique style, limited only by your imagination!

Each of their pieces is hand-crafted, creating sculptural hardware full of texture and unique patinas. Using only the finest quality materials and highly skilled craftsmen, Ashley Norton prides themselves on many aspects of their design collections. Style and quality to fit even the most discerning customer.

* Products are sand cast from the finest art grade bronze, assuring a flowing texture
*European engineering and design, with spring assisted levers
*European made, 28 degree latches - easing the effort to open doors
*ANSI Grade 1 certified, US made entry mortise locks
*Stainless steel components are used whenever possible to increase durability and resist corrosion
*Environment friendly products - bolstered by 90% recycled bronze content + all of the bronze used in their machining and casting process in reclaimed for reuse

Their collection for 2011 includes new modern creations in a gorgeous white bronze finish. Check out these Helios Knobs - again, they can be customized in different patinas, and can be paired with all of Ashley Norton's decorative escutcheons.

New! Ashley Norton's gate hardware is truly spectacular - can be customized with any of their levers, any of the 4 bronze finishes offered, and with 12 different escutcheon plates.

Ashley Norton has also expanded their cabinet hardware line - nearly 100 different custom made knobs and pulls that can be tailor-made just for you!

Different finishes, sizes, styles, and creative backplates proprietary to only Ashley Norton. So many options and choices to explore!

Stop by one of our local Belmont Hardware Bay Area showrooms and let one of our knowledgeable sales people show you how we can use Ashley Norton to create something truly unique for your own home, or for your clients' home.

We're Under Construction in our Belmont Location!

2011-06-09T16:17:00.000-07:00

Demolition!

We're taking down the walls and kicking up some serious drywall dust, all to make room for our new decorative plumbing showroom coming soon to our Belmont Store location.

Part of the process is clearing out the inventory from our general hardware store - now at savings of 40-50% off!
*tools
*gate hardware
*paint
*cleaning supplies
*general plumbing supplies

See what's coming....

Sausalito Collection from California Faucets -

Grohe Faucets -

Vitraform Sinks - (fabulous!)

THG - Incredible Detailed Decorative Plumbing --

All of these decorative plumbing selections can be seen right now in our San Jose Location -

Formerly "Cornelia's"
982 South De Anza Blvd.
San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-770-4844

Our Belmont Store Location is Growing and Improving!

2011-05-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

We're excited to bring our customers more decorative plumbing options in our Belmont Store Showroom!
More Sigma Plumbing, more Hans Grohe, more Graff, more Newport Brass - we even adding new unique tub and sink options.
(image courtesy of Hans Grohe)

All kinds of fabulous new plumbing items that we've not had space to offer - - until now.
(image courtesy of Graff Faucets)

In order to make space for our new decorative plumbing showroom, we are having a HUGE Inventory Reduction sale on all of our general hardware selections. ALL must be gone before the end of June, and selection is limited!

35% Off -

Electrial supplies
Cleaning Products
General Hardware
General plumbing supplies
Paint
Lawn and Garden

40% off Tools! These won't last long - get them while we still have inventory!

We appreciate your business, and are so excited to be able to expand with new decorative hardware products for our customers! Stop by and see what's new in the showroom -

Brad Clore

Belmont Hardware

We're thinking Summer and Beach House Hardware!

2011-05-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

Part 1: Stainless Steel

You might never think of choosing hardware for your coastal home until the very end of your project, but it's something that we believe should be chosen with great care and consideration long before. Choosing the right hardware can either be the crowning design touch for all of your hard work, or it could totally ruin your entire interior design plan. (image courtesy of House Beautiful)

The choices for cabinet hardware are simply endless! There are many things to consider, not only beach house design themes, but also durability and ease of function. The closer your home is to salt-laden air and water, durability and finish choices will become paramount in choosing the right pieces for your home.

Stainless steel near the water is such an excellent choice, but the design choices are a little more limited than other materials such as brass, bronze or pewter. (image courtesy of Dekkor, Inc.)

Stainless steel is an fabulous design option for an upscale modern beach house look - just take a look at this Laguna Beach seaside home! ( From Home and House Design.)

Why consider stainless steel?

"Stainless steel has a unique quality, It can self-repair! Stainless steel has a naturally occurring layer that forms on the surface by oxidization. This film is very thin (only a few atoms thick), inert and invisible. If the surface is accidentally scratched this protective coating automatically repairs itself. This layer is what makes it corrosion free." Ideal for beach homes and boats! If you spend a little extra time looking, marine-grade stainless steel cabinet hardware can be found. (image courtesy of Dekkor, Inc.)

Stainless steel is also extremely easy to take care of; simply wipe with a damp sponge or soft cloth, using water with a very small amount of gentle detergent or vinegar added. Regular cleaning will avoid any stubborn dirt from building up. In fact, unlike other materials, it is impossible to wear out stainless steel by excessive cleaning.

Linnea is one of our favorite companies for stainless steel pulls and knobs. Most of their items come in both polished stainless, and satin stainless steel finishes. Innovation is key, and they have may sizes to choose from, including a full line of appliance handles.

A few words of caution!

Don't use steel or wire wool as they can leave tiny fragments behind which can tarnish the surface.
Don't use bleach, chlorides or acid-based cleaning products which can discolor the surface. (actually you shouldn't use bleach on any hardware)
Baking soda can be used as a cleaning agent, but make sure to wipe in the direction of the grain, and to immediately rinse and dry
Don’t allow food items like lemon juice, vinegar, ketchup, salt, mustard, salad dressing or mayonnaise to remain on the surface for long. They can bleach the surface causing white spots.
Don’t use hard abrasive scouring powders or creams as they may scratch your hardware

Don't wipe across the grain as it may spoil the finish.

Below we've highlighted some fun designs, all manufactured of stainless steel, including several options that could be used for more than just a modern or contemporary beach house style.

From Omnia (they make great stainless steel door hardware also) very sleek contemporary pulls with a very low profile. Perfect for not detracting from your coastal views!

Love these crystal decorative knobs with sea glass colors and stainless steel bases!

More colors online at Dekkor, Inc.

or how about a little crystal-clear "bling"? (Also from Dekkor)

Clear crystal knob details, with stainless steel bases

Getting creative, we found these fun handles from Sugatsune that are very nautical looking - trunk handles. Wouldn't these be a fun accessory for a nautical themed kitchen?

Have fun! We would love to see how your have chosen to complete your beach house kitchen design -

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2011

2011-05-04T11:17:00.000-07:00

One of this year's Decorator Showcase designers and one of our favorite clients, Tish Key Interior Design, decided to really think "outside the box", using her creative insight for a very cutting edge, yet traditional style motif. (picture courtesy of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2011)

Tish Key used an octagonal door knob from Baldwin Hardware in polished nickel for the kitchen cabinetry.

The kitchen has very high ceilings..so the proportion was spot on. We have heard from other designers that it looks spectacular. Cannot wait to have the opportunity for a tour - way to go Tish, congratulations on another successful design!

David, in our San Francisco showroom was very exited to assist Tish with her idea to design something very unique for the 2011 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Our San Francisco showroom staff is always ready to assist with new creative hardware ideas for your projects, open Tuesday - Friday in the San Francisco Design District at 115 Wisconsin Street. Give them a call, 415-252-5625 and set up an appointment for some great one-on-one consulting!

Interupted Phone Service to Belmont Hardware 4.4.2011

2011-04-04T13:25:00.000-07:00

We sincerely apologize for our phone service interuption today, we are frantically working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to use these avenues to reach us:

Emergency phone number: 408-973-8486
Most of our sales people have their cell phone numbers on their business cards, and their e-mails - please feel free to use those contacts
E-mail us and we will answer ASAP! bhbelmont.speakeasy.net

Thanks for your patience!

Belmont Hardware

Designers - Get Creative with Baldwin Hardware!

2011-03-28T16:27:00.000-07:00

Did you know that Belmont Hardware has one of the largest selections of Baldwin Hardware in the San Francisco Bay Area? We are proud to be one of their long-time retail partners, and are so excited about their new design contest. Our sales staff wanted to make sure that our design customers had an opportunity to show off their creativity - and possibly win!

The Contest:

Baldwin Hardware is pleased to offer interior designers and architects the opportunity to create their own line of luxury cabinet hardware. Baldwin will produce the winning design, and the new line will be named after the winning designer! Additionally, the winning desinger will be announced at the International Kitchen & Bath show, and will be featured on Baldwin's website, their press releases, and all merchandising.

How to enter:

*No boundaries - get creative!

*submissions can take the form of napkin sketches, tight drawings, photos of a clay model, or whatever form you prefer.

Judging & Winner Announcement:

Baldwin’s judging panel of industrial designers and marketing experts will narrow the submissions to two finalists. Baldwin will produce full 3D models of the two finalists’ designs to present at KBIS, where show attendees will vote to determine the winning cabinet hardware line. The winner will be announced Thursday, April 28 at KBIS (Booth C4360).

Submissions must be received by April 10, 2011, and must be submitted through Baldwin's entry page and inluded pdf's or jpg's uploaded to their site.

Good luck, we will be rooting for you!

Follow this link to the submission paperwork: Baldwin Luxury Cabinet Hardware Contest

Hardware House - A Unique Opportunity for San Francisco Bay Area Designer and Builders!

2011-03-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

Belmont Hardware presents Hardware House, a promotional opportunity for designers, builders and custom hardware makers! Hardware House is being created to inform homeowners and trade professionals the custom hardware solutions are easily in reach for any home project.

We are thrilled to team up with California Home + Design Magazine, the West Coast's premier home design magazine, to showcase the best in local San Francisco Bay Area custom finish hardware installations. Participant's projects will be featured in California Home and Design's 2012 Sourcebook Annual - and all participating firms will receive premium magazine exposure.

Each project will be photographed and featured in a multi-page article on the Hardware House program and contest. California Home & Design's team of judges will select a winner from the entered projects to receive the coveted premium front cover spot! Each participant (designer, architechs, or builder) will also receive ad space in a four page special advertorial section presented by Belmont Hardware.

We're looking forward to the gala event that will be co-hosted by us and California Home & Design Magazine when the issue is released in December 2011!

Easy to enter:
The Hardware House promotional program is open to any home design trade firm involved with a custom hardware installation that has been, or can be photographed prior to October 2011.

Contact your Belmont Hardware salesperson or Rich Campbell via e-mail: Richard@BelmontHardware.com for more details. Act fast, space is limited!