Sunday, March 7, 2010

In Search of Christopher Peacock Hardware

As we all know, kitchen hardware is the equivalent of jewelry for the kitchen--the right hardware can truly make your kitchen!  But not unlike jewelry, hardware can be expensive!  So I went on a hunt for affordable door and drawer pulls which mimic the look of Christopher Peacock's newer, contemporary style hardware which he is using on his Contemporary Collection.


I found there is a decent amount of information available on the Internet provided by bloggers and renovators on Christopher Peacock Cabinetry's hardware.  Willow Decor's blog here very thoroughly researched sources for his scullery and refectory style hardware, and found companies that a standard internet search would undoubtedly miss--super helpful. 

But what about his Contemporary Collection?  This hardware tends to be very sleek, minimal, with a longer length than the bin pulls of the scullery line.  I went back to the sources referenced by Willow Decor--Van Dyke's, Merit Metal, Kennedy Hardware, Stillwell Industries, Nanz, and Restoration Hardware, and with the exception of Resty Hardware, found very little in the longer length that DIDN'T run $30-60 PER PULL! 

So far, my search for affordable, long pulls in Nickel (the preferred finish for Christopher Peacock's kitchens, it seems) found this one pull from Top Knobs.

This pull, or one very similar, appears in several Christopher Peacock kitchens, and is a VERY AFFORDABLE $12!!  This is the Top Knobs M1286 and M1152, offered in 3 finishes (under different catalog numbers)


Here is a Christopher Peacock kitchen sporting the same look--probably the same pull, right?


And here it is again, in another Peacock kitchen, in a larger, appliance sized pull:




I also ended up going back to the tried and true Restoration Hardware, and found several sophisticated pulls offered in polished nickel in various lengths.  Here are a couple I really like:


This is the Restoration Hardware Bistro Pull.  This has very much the same feel as this Christopher Peacock kitchen's hardware:

This one is a little cleaner looking, the Restoration Hardware Ephram Pull.  This is offered in sizes up to 12", giving a lot of flexibility for appliance pulls, or just a heftier hardware look in your kitchen.

Thanks to Melissa for pointing out that Hickory Hardware has a very stylish nickel pull called the Studio Pull at only $4.99 each.

The only downside to this fabulous pull is that it doesn't come in the 8-10"+ lengths that you'd see on Christopher Peacock's contemporary cabinets, but only in a smaller, 6 1/8" length, which feels more vintage than contemporary to me.  Too bad!  Here is the link.

I will continue to update this entry as I find more pulls!  Please send me your comments!

10 comments:

  1. I'm crazy over the square edge pull on the cover of the latest Kitchen Trends magazine, after researching pulls in the price range of $25-$40 I came across one for $4.99. I'm not lying! Its Hickory Hardware, polished nickel. They have a website hickoryhardware.com

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  2. Yes, i found that pull as well but failed to mention it here! Mostly because it only comes in one size. You can see it on my Flickr account, but will add it above. Thanks for your comment!!

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  3. Any leads on the modern teak/chrome combo hardware that is shown in several of the kitchen in the Christopher Peacock website gallery? I am also looking for the beautiful globe pendant lights shown in one of the first pictures!

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  5. I am YEARS late to this conversation, but It bears noting that the Hickory Studio line also includes Appliance Pulls that are 8"-18" in length. I ordered the 8" pulls for 28" drawers, 6" pulls for cabinets, and 1 1/4 knobs for small drawers.

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  6. Hickory Hardware will soon have the Studio pulls and several other popular collections in 192mm, 224mm, and 12" lengths. I am a hardware designer there and we are introducing our new collections in more lengths in a lighter scale than a traditional appliance pull at very reasonable prices. Keep an eye out for these new releases on our website.

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  7. These hardware pieces are available at http://www.projectreadycabinethardware.com and match Christopher Peacock's hardware. The latches are the same as what I saw in the New York design center showroom.

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  8. Great You're joyful

    I've got one myself since like 10 decades. I like it as well, not modded as yours however.

    At this time it does not operate, it hastens if warm. Brought into a neigbour of mine and he will get a deeper look at it.

    It seems as though a few have had difficulty with the automatic decompression valve, so does yours have that?

    Enjoy an excellent day!

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  9. Thank you for such a well written article. It’s full of insightful information and entertaining descriptions. Your point of view is the best among many. kitchen cabinets manufacturer

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  10. I am having trouble finding something like the cup pull from Peacock Traditional show house article

    Here:http://www.traditionalhome.com/kitchens/showhouse-kitchen-designed-christopher-peacock?page=3

    it is much taller 1 1 1/2"-1 3/4" than everything out there and has 4 screws, 90 degree cup ends and grand awning style top curve.

    Anybody know where there is a similar item?

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