7 Introduction

PART ONE: The Nuts and Bolts
Chapter One: A Handle on Hardware
10 Country of Origin
12 Casting Call
14 Door Hardware
26 Window Hardware
30 Cabinet Hardware
32 Exterior Hardware

Chapter Two: Hinging on the Past
36 Preindustrial Revolution
38 Victorian: 1860 to 1910
40 Colonial and Spanish Revival Styles; Romantic: 1880s to 1940s
42 Arts and Crafts: 1900s to 1930s
46 Art Deco: 1920s to 1930s
48 Modern: 1930s to 1950s
50 Contemporary: 1960s to Present

Chapter Three: Finishing Touches
54 Elements of Style
57 Types of Finishes
58 Cleaning Old Hardware
61 Replating Hardware

Chapter Four: Open and Shut Case
64 How to Install a Lockset
70 How to Replace a Window Sash Fastener
72 How to Install Cabinet Hardware
74 Shutter Hardware

PART TWO: Design Details
Chapter Five: Kitchen Accoutrements
82 Vintage-Inspired Farmhouse
84 Seeing Red
86 Spanish Eclectic
88 Arts and Crafts Artistry
90 In the Black
92 Urban Setting
94 Euro-Style Meets Country Classic

Chapter Six: Bathroom Basics
98 Beach House Bath
100 Vanity Fair
102 Cool Finishes
104 1800s Update
106 Boathouse Basics
108 Country Classic
110 Vintage Victorian
112 Old World in the Alps

Chapter Seven: Living Spaces
116 Medieval Inspiration
118 Log Cabin Fittings
120 Farmhouse Guesthouse
122 European Sophistication
124 Child’s Play
126 Home Work
128 Craftsman Living

Chapter Eight: Storage Spaces
132 Farmhouse Pantry
134 Vintage Mudroom
136 Personal Space
138 Dressing Modern
140 Spelling Bee
142 Hooked on Design
144 Swiss Contemporary
146 The Potting Shed

Chapter Nine: Making an Entrance
150 Medieval Manor
152 Country Retreat
154 Garden Gate
156 Delightful Doors
158 Arts and Crafts Entry
160 Dutch Doors
162 West Indies Inspiration
164 Glossary of Hardware Terms
170 Resources
174 Directory of Designers
175 Acknowledgments