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Baldwin Hardware's Estate collec- tion of decorative hardware offers signature looks with a wide range of customizable styles and finishes. From soft and subtle curves to crystal bling, the collection offers an array of choices that can work with a diversity of styles. Master craftsmen create each piece by hand, according to the company. Circle No. 201 on Product Card Artist Pete Barszcz hand draws original designs for his hardware, Barz Decorative Hardware, that are inspired by nature, current design trends and timeless, classic looks. Lead-free pewter is poured into hand-crafted molds, and finished in a variety of pewter, nickel, brass, bronze or copper finishes. Each piece is available in any of these 22 finishes. Circle No. 200 on Product Card Hickory Hardware's Pipeline reflects the interest in the rustic industrial trend. Imitating salvaged elements from old warehouses and factories, these pulls and knobs feature life-like patinas. The line includes a knob and pull in Black Nickel Vibed and Vintage Bronze finishes. Circle No. 203 on Product Card Blum, Inc.'s newly launched Tip-On Blumotion for Legrabox combines the mechanical opening support of Tip-On with the soft and silent closing of Blumotion. Both work together to enhance opening and closing for handleless drawers. There are different Tip-On Blumotion units to choose from to suit various drawer lengths and weights. Circle No. 202 on Product Card Accuride International's 3135EC Eclipse Undermount Easy-Close slide is a concealed commercial-grade undermount slide. The slide offers full-extension movement with a 100- lb. load rating, and it slides smoothly with less than 5 lbs. of pull force. The 3135EC enables soft-close action and adjusts via a horizontal, vertical and front-to-back adjustment feature. Circle No. 205 on Product Card Amerock has added two new finish extensions: Gunmetal, an industrial look with a dark and sultry metallic finish; and Polished Nickel (shown), a vibrant silver that offers the mellow luster of sterling silver without the maintenance. The two finish options will be offered in several collections including Blackrock, Candler, Revital- ize, Mulholland and Bar Pulls. Circle No. 204 on Product Card Atlas Homewares' new Tableau Collection can create a custom look. The pieces come unassembled and feature round or square bases that work with rectangular or arc handles. The hardware can be installed hori- zontally or vertically, and the finishes – Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Polished Chrome and French Gold – can be mixed and matched. Circle No. 207 on Product Card The Positano collection by Schaub and Company features Polished Chrome or Satin Nickel accents and a choice of clear or smoke colored high-grade acrylic. Made in Italy, the drawer pulls provide seamless integration with existing furniture, while adding a modern spin, the company notes. Circle No. 206 on Product Card or geometric lines to them and are more simplistic in design, but could still be substantial in feel and weight if the design fits," she says. Sheets says handles are less ornate transitional or contemporary designs that tend to be longer and cleaner in execution. "Tab pulls, which can be nearly imperceptible on frameless, European style cabinetry, have also been especially popular," he says. DIVERSE STYLES Manufacturers agree that styles today lean toward transitional design. "Transitional kitchen design provides a happy medium of contemporary and traditional design elements that is ideal for smaller spaces," says Peele. "The sleek minimalist style of clean line contemporary design might not be a realistic option for busy family homes. Mixing it up with a more sensible approach that will absorb some of the clutter can be a great solution for achieving that desired modern aesthetic." Zimmer says, "The big trend we've seen is the desire for the brass or gold finishes in hardware and the modern traditional – taking a traditional shape and adding contemporary details or finish." "Anything goes in today's style, and consumers and designers have more confidence creating unique, one-of-a-kind looks. We are seeing a lot of mixing of gold and silver, as well as glass and metal. This eclectic blend creates an artistic, customized look," says Chamberlin. Reifsnyder says customers are searching for the "four Bs," – bigger, broader, bolder and better quality hardware. This year marks the first time they have seen larger-sized pulls outselling the smaller, more traditional cabinet sizes, he says. "Customers are looking for simpler, clean designs that can be applied on many different styles of cabinetry: traditional, transi- tional or modern," he adds. Stephanie Lowe, product manager – Decorative Products for Hardware Resources, has also seen a shift in pull size, with longer lengths or multiple lengths throughout the kitchen being used more often. Many of their newer product lines have pulls in several different lengths to provide the options customers crave, she says. Subran also sees increasing demand for more lengths, as well as multi- ple center-to-center dimensions per pull. "Yesterday's extreme dimensions are today's normal ones due to different new applications such as walk-ins or mud-rooms. Dimensions ranging from 12" to 6' are increasingly com- mon," he points out. Chamberlain notes designers are craving larger pieces that make a state- ment. "From bold and chunky knobs to sleek oversized pulls, large-scaled hardware is becoming the focal point of the kitchen," she says. "Most of our hottest styles have clean and simple lines to complement the larger sizes." Zimmer, on the other hand, doesn't see a strong pull toward either larg- er or smaller sizes in hardware. "Overall, most designs have clean, soft and/ 60 Kitchen & Bath Design News • December 2016 PRODUCT TREND REPORT