Brass Cabinet Hardware Guide | Capramont & Co
Brass cabinet hardware works best when the finish is chosen against the cabinet colour, room use and whole-project schedule. Capramont & Co supplies British-made solid-metal cabinet handles, knobs and pulls in Heritage brass finishes, with finish sign-off samples, PDP tear sheets and project review before made-to-order production. Start with samples, then send project details for schedule support.
Finish guide
Start with the brass finish, then confirm the product
Brass cabinet hardware should be chosen in two layers: the finish direction first, then the product family, size, centre-to-centre and fixing route. The safest specification route is to compare the brass finish physically against the cabinetry before made-to-order production.
1. Choose the brass tone
Shortlist Aged Brass, Fine English Antique Brass, Dark Aged Brass or Satin Brass.
2. Sign off physically
Use a finish sample against the actual paint, timber, stone and room lighting.
3. Control the schedule
For multi-room work, record product, size, finish, quantity and approval status.
Brass finish selection
Capramont brass finish options
| Brass finish | Best visual role | Cabinetry pairing | Specification note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged Brass | Warm, classic and softly patinated. | Shaker, in-frame, painted cabinetry, oak and walnut. | Strong default for traditional and contemporary classic kitchens. |
| Fine English Antique Brass | Deeper antique brass character. | Dark paint, aged timber, libraries, bars and period-led joinery. | Good when the hardware should feel established rather than bright. |
| Dark Aged Brass | Stronger aged contrast. | Dark cabinetry, fluted fronts, statement joinery and home bars. | Useful where brass should feel more architectural. |
| Satin Brass | Cleaner, lighter brass tone. | Contemporary classic, lighter painted cabinetry and modern joinery. | Better where a brighter brass accent is required. |
Cabinetry pairing
Match brass to the cabinet colour and room
The same brass finish can look warmer, darker or brighter depending on paint, timber, worktop, lighting and the surrounding metalwork. Use this table to narrow the decision before sample sign-off.
| Cabinetry or room | Brass route | Product direction | Risk to control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic shaker kitchen | Aged Brass or Fine English Antique Brass | Knobs on doors, pulls on drawers. | Keep one finish across the scheme. |
| In-frame cabinetry | Aged Brass | Farringdon, Beaufort or Brunswick. | Confirm drilling centres early. |
| Flat-front kitchen | Satin Brass or Dark Aged Brass | Beaufort, Westbourne or Burlington. | Repeat product forms to keep elevations calm. |
| Dark painted cabinetry | Fine English Antique Brass or Dark Aged Brass | Burlington, Westbourne or Egerton. | Use samples against the actual paint colour. |
| Wardrobe or dressing room | Aged Brass or Satin Brass | Longer pulls, with knobs where useful. | Avoid mixing too many styles. |
| Whole-home scheme | One core brass finish | Repeat by product family and room. | Use a Hardware Schedule to control quantities and revisions. |
Product routes
Brass knobs, handles, C pulls and long pulls
Knobs
Use on upper doors, smaller drawers, wardrobes and furniture pieces where brass should act as a smaller accent.
Pull handles
Use on drawers, base units, tall doors and larger joinery fronts where grip and alignment matter.
C pulls
Use where brass should read as a slimmer edge-led line rather than a larger decorative handle.
Long pulls
Use on tall units, wardrobes, appliance banks and whole-room schemes where repeated centres need control.
Specification proof
Product proof for brass hardware specification
Use these product routes to move from brass finish choice into real product selection. PDP links and tear sheets are included so the page carries useful, crawlable product proof rather than leaving specification data only inside downloads.
Farringdon Handle
Classic brass pull route for shaker and in-frame kitchens.
- Centres: 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364, 604 mm
- Overall length: 108, 140, 172, 232, 300, 386, 626 mm
Burlington Cabinet Handle
Architectural or Deco brass route for statement cabinetry.
- Centres: 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364, 604 mm
- Overall length: 104, 136, 235, 299, 398, 622 mm
Burlington Cabinet Knob
Matching brass knob route for feature cabinetry and smaller fronts.
Westbourne Cabinet Pull
Linear brass pull for Art Deco, dark cabinetry and feature joinery.
- Centres: 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364 mm
- Overall length: 114, 146, 178, 242, 306, 392 mm
Westbourne C Pull
Slim brass C pull for edge-led detailing.
- Centres: 32, 46, 58 mm
- Overall length: 44, 58, 70 mm
Beaufort Cabinet Handle
Minimal brass route for flat-front and contemporary joinery.
- Centres: 92, 124, 156, 220, 284, 364 mm
- Overall length: 107, 139, 171, 235, 299, 379 mm
Brunswick Cabinet Handle
Longer brass pull route for wardrobes, tall units and larger joinery.
- Centres: 158, 198, 225, 295, 355, 435, 675 mm
- Overall length: 170, 210, 240, 310, 370, 450, 690 mm
Buyer route
Choose the right brass specification route
| Buyer stage | Best route | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Still comparing brass tones | Choose samples | Compare brass, bronze, black and satin stainless Heritage routes before committing. |
| Final finish approval required | Order Finish Sign-Off Sample | Check the selected brass finish against the actual cabinetry before production. |
| Working from drawings | Send Project / Drawing | Useful where elevations, door counts, finishes or fixing centres need review. |
| Whole-home or multi-room scheme | Start a Hardware Schedule | Controls product, size, finish, quantity, room and approval status in one record. |
| Trade or repeat buyer | Apply for Trade Access | Routes approved buyers toward trade/project support and repeat ordering. |
Project control
When brass hardware needs a Hardware Schedule
Use a Hardware Schedule when brass hardware needs to be controlled across multiple rooms, several product types, client approvals, revisions or future reorders.
Record the decision
Room, cabinet area, product, size, centre-to-centre, finish, quantity and approval status.
Support sign-off
Use samples, PDP imagery and tear sheets for studio, joiner, designer or client approval.
Reduce rework
Confirm centres, quantities and finish before made-to-order production begins.
Common questions
Brass cabinet hardware FAQs
What brass finish should I choose for kitchen cabinets?
Choose brass by testing the finish against the cabinet colour, worktop, lighting and surrounding metalwork. Aged Brass is the safest warm classic route, while Satin Brass reads cleaner and lighter.
Is brass cabinet hardware suitable for kitchens?
Yes. Brass cabinet hardware is suitable for kitchens when the product type, finish and fixing are specified correctly. For made-to-order hardware, approve the finish physically before production.
Should brass knobs and pulls match?
For most kitchens and fitted furniture, the finish should match even if the product type changes. Use knobs on smaller doors and pulls on larger drawers while keeping one finish family.
Can I use brass hardware on dark cabinets?
Yes. Brass can work well on dark painted cabinetry and dark timber. Fine English Antique Brass or Dark Aged Brass often sits more naturally than a brighter brass on very dark cabinetry.
Do I need a finish sign-off sample?
Yes, for project work or made-to-order production, a finish sign-off sample is the safest route. It reduces the risk of approving a finish from screen colour alone.
Next step
Approve the brass finish before production
Choose Samples is the primary route if the finish is not yet approved. Use project details or Hardware Schedule support when the brass decision affects several rooms, drawings, elevations or client approval stages.
US finish approval
Approve the brass tone before a US order moves forward
For US projects, the brass decision should be made before cabinet drilling, appliance-panel hardware selection and submittal approval. Start with the finish sample, then confirm the pull, knob or C pull by center-to-center sizing, projection and room use.
Check in real light
Review the brass finish beside the cabinet color, countertop, appliance finish and room lighting.
Confirm hole spacing
Use center-to-center dimensions before the cabinet shop drills drawer fronts, doors or panels.
Hold the spec together
Use a Hardware Schedule when kitchens, closets, pantries, mudrooms or laundry rooms share one brass direction.
Cabinet and room checks
Check cabinet color, appliances and room lighting together
A brass pull can read clean, warm, antique or high-contrast depending on the color around it. For US custom cabinetry and millwork, review the brass sample next to every surface that will sit close to the hardware.
| US project condition | What to compare | Brass specification risk | Best control step |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, cream or light painted kitchens | Paint sample, countertop, faucet and range finish. | A bright brass can look stronger than expected in daylight. | Use a finish sample before approving the full order. |
| Dark painted cabinetry | Door sample, wall color and lighting temperature. | Very clean brass can feel too sharp against deep color. | Compare Aged Brass, Fine English Antique Brass and Dark Aged Brass. |
| Inset or face-frame cabinetry | Rail, stile, drawer front thickness and pull position. | Pulls can crowd the frame if scale is not checked. | Confirm center-to-center size and projection before drilling. |
| Appliance or refrigerator panels | Panel height, panel weight, surrounding drawer pulls and grip clearance. | Short decorative pulls may not feel proportionate on tall panels. | Review the product route with project details or a Hardware Schedule. |
| Closet, pantry, laundry room or mudroom cabinetry | Frequency of use, door height, hand position and finish contrast. | One finish can look different across rooms if lighting changes. | Record the approved finish and product family in one schedule. |
Brass families
Choose the brass family for the way the room will be used
| Brass direction | US design use | Where it works | Approval note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged Brass | Warm, established brass without a high-polish look. | Inset kitchens, face-frame cabinetry, pantries and whole-home hardware packages. | Good first sample when a project needs a classic brass direction. |
| Fine English Antique Brass | Deeper antique character for a more settled finish. | Dark painted kitchens, bars, libraries, studies and traditional custom millwork. | Useful where the hardware should not look newly bright. |
| Dark Aged Brass | Stronger aged contrast with a more architectural presence. | Statement islands, bar cabinetry, dark closets and feature rooms. | Check under the project lighting because the finish can read deeper in shadow. |
| Satin Brass | Cleaner brass accent for contemporary cabinetry. | Full-overlay doors, slab fronts, lighter painted cabinetry and modern kitchens. | Compare against appliance finishes and faucets before final approval. |
Sizing checks
Check center-to-center sizing before the cabinet shop drills
US cabinetry teams usually need a clear center-to-center, projection and placement decision before fronts are drilled. Keep the pull sizes consistent by cabinet run, drawer stack, tall door or appliance panel.
Inset cabinetry
Check rail and stile width, corner clearance and pull projection before approving the drill pattern.
Face-frame cabinetry
Keep drawer and door hardware aligned to the frame so brass reads intentional across the run.
Full-overlay fronts
Use scale, projection and grip clearance to avoid undersized pulls on large drawer fronts.
Appliance panels
For refrigerator and tall panels, review the longer pull route before ordering hardware.
Hardware type
Match the hardware type to the cabinet front
| Hardware type | Best US application | Specification check | Good next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet knobs | Upper doors, smaller drawers, closet doors and furniture-style cabinetry. | Confirm diameter, projection and hand clearance. | View Hardware Finder |
| Cabinet pulls | Drawer fronts, base cabinets, tall doors and larger panels. | Confirm center-to-center size before drilling. | Send Project Details |
| C pulls | Slim edge-led detail on slab, full-overlay or modern fronts. | Check edge position, screw route and finger clearance. | View product page |
| Long pulls | Tall doors, closets, pantry walls, refrigerator panels and whole-home packages. | Check length, center-to-center size and visual alignment across elevations. | Start a Hardware Schedule |
US product shortlist
Shortlist the pulls, knobs and C pulls by application
These product routes use the brass hardware shown in the source page and verified product data. Use the product page for images, options and purchase flow; use US Letter spec sheets where a verified US Letter PDF is available for submittals.
Finish Sign-Off Knob
Use this sample route when a US designer, cabinet shop or client needs to approve brass tone before made-to-order hardware is produced.
Farringdon Handle
Classic brass cabinet pull for inset, face-frame and traditional custom cabinetry.
- 3.6–23.8 in / 92–604 mm center-to-center
- Made in England; made to order
Farringdon Round Knob
Brass knob route for upper doors, smaller drawers, closets and furniture-style cabinetry.
- Single-point fixing route
- Made in England; made to order
Burlington Cabinet Handle
Architectural brass pull for statement drawer fronts, bars, feature rooms and Deco-led cabinetry.
- 3.6–23.8 in / 92–604 mm center-to-center
- Works where the pull should read more linear and structured
Burlington Cabinet Knob
Matching brass knob route for feature cabinetry, smaller fronts and rooms using Burlington pulls.
- Single-point fixing route
- Made in England; made to order
Westbourne Cabinet Pull
Linear brass pull for dark cabinetry, bars, feature millwork and structured kitchen elevations.
- 3.6–14.3 in / 92–364 mm center-to-center
- Useful when pulls need a slimmer visual line
Westbourne C Pull
Slim brass C pull for slab, full-overlay and edge-led cabinet fronts where the hardware should stay quiet.
- 1.3–2.3 in / 32–58 mm center-to-center
- Check edge position and finger clearance
Beaufort Cabinet Handle
Minimal brass pull for flat-front kitchens, full-overlay cabinetry and contemporary custom millwork.
- 3.6–14.3 in / 92–364 mm center-to-center
- Use when the brass should feel clean and restrained
Brunswick Cabinet Handle
Longer brass pull route for closets, tall pantry doors, appliance-panel zones and whole-home cabinetry.
- 6.2–26.6 in / 158–675 mm center-to-center
- Useful where repeated long pulls need schedule control
US submittals
Use US Letter spec sheets for submittals
When a designer, architect, builder, cabinet shop or millwork team needs documentation, use the product page and verified US Letter spec sheet together. Keep direct PDF links out of the schedule unless the US Letter version has been confirmed.
| Document need | Use this route | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Client finish approval | Finish Sign-Off Sample | The physical finish can be checked against the cabinet color, lighting and appliance finishes. |
| Architect or designer submittal | Product page plus verified US Letter spec sheet | The team can reference product, size, finish and center-to-center route in a US paper format. |
| Cabinet shop drill review | Send Project Details | Useful where drawer fronts, door rails, stiles or appliance panels need checking before drilling. |
| Whole-home brass package | Start a Hardware Schedule | Controls product, finish, center-to-center size, quantity, room and approval status in one record. |
Project workflow
Control whole-home brass decisions in one schedule
Use a Hardware Schedule when brass hardware appears across more than one room or when several people need to approve the finish and drill pattern. This is especially useful for kitchens plus pantries, closets, laundry rooms, mudrooms, bathroom vanities and appliance-panel runs.
List every location
Record kitchen, pantry, closet, laundry room, mudroom, bath vanity, bar and any custom millwork areas.
Lock the hardware data
Confirm product, finish, center-to-center size, quantity, projection concerns and approval status.
Reduce late changes
Align the brass finish and product route before made-to-order production and cabinet drilling.
US buyer questions
US brass cabinet hardware questions
What brass finish is safest for US kitchen cabinets?
Aged Brass is usually the safest warm classic starting point, but the finish should still be checked physically. Compare the sample against the cabinet color, countertop, faucet, appliance finish and room lighting before approving made-to-order hardware.
Should I specify cabinet pulls in inches or millimeters?
For US projects, show inches first and keep millimeters in the schedule because Capramont product data is controlled in millimeters. Use center-to-center dimensions for drilling and avoid approving a pull from overall length alone.
Can brass hardware be used on face-frame or inset cabinetry?
Yes. Brass hardware can work well on face-frame and inset cabinetry when scale, center-to-center size, projection and rail or stile clearance are checked before drilling. A project review is useful if placement is not yet fixed.
Which brass pull route works for closets and appliance panels?
Longer pulls are usually better for tall closet doors, pantry walls and refrigerator or appliance panels. Confirm visual proportion, grip clearance, center-to-center size and placement before hardware is ordered.
Next step
Send the brass finish and project details for review
Use samples if the finish is not approved. Use project review or a Hardware Schedule when the brass decision affects center-to-center drilling, appliance panels, closet cabinetry, multiple rooms or a formal submittal.