Feel the difference No comments yet

Because cabinet hardware is looked upon mainly as a design accent in many fields, deciding on, and purchasing, the correct hardware for your kitchen or bathroom should be a sensory experience. The kitchen, as a whole, is the center of taste, smell, and sound in the household; just as you “eat with your eyes,” you should also “shop with your hands.” Feel the difference that Cliffside hardware can make on your new cabinets!

Feel the smooth, natural elegance of marble.

Feel the density and weight of high-quality solid materials like iron, solid brass, marble, and bronze.

See the natural ruggedness of the Iron and Old Copper finishes. Feel the rustic surfaces of Sedona’s Bronze and Antique Silver.

Feel the natural textures of Black and Old Antique hardware; see the rich, dark colors.

Reflect on the mirrored shine of Polished Nickel, Polished Chrome and Polished Brass.

See the difference that a solid brass hinge can make.

Hear the smooth-gliding, quiet-sounding knuckles of solid brass hinges; feel how freely they swing.

See the painstaking attention paid to every detail of our new criss-cross knob and pulls and rope-design cup pull.

See the dazzling clarity of crystal; feel its opulence.

See our website for more details on any of the products you see here; feel the difference in the quality of customer service you will receive.

Featured finish: Venetian bronze No comments yet

B721-VB

In conjunction with our new product line rollout, Cliffside Industries has introduced a brand-new finish to complement our top nine colors already available. The new Venetian bronze finish is a luxurious blend of rich chocolate brown and vibrant copper that shows exquisite detailing on even the plainest of pieces. Pieces with raised centers and small designs now have an opportunity to “pop” visually on your cabinets and drawers.

K544-VB

One of the most distinctive features of the VB finish is the “thumbprint” mark created in the production process. On cup pulls and on many knobs in the Venetian bronze, a bright streak of copper highlights the difference in color tones between the dark and the light. This design is also prevalent on the B674 series rope knob and on the SP series pulls, where the brushing appears on the surface of the center scroll, on the bends of the pull, and around the rim of the backplate.

BH2A-VB-BALL

This fabulous finish will be available in all of our most popular-selling items, including all items that are part of the new hardware suites. This includes:

• Ten knobs (100, 100-20, 105, 110, 158, 161, B674, B721, K-579, K-580)
• Four 3″cc pulls (B1-3, K344, P-399, SP-3)
• Four 3″cc cup pulls (K341, K4235, K544, P-398)
• Four 8″cc oversized pulls (B1-8, K344-8, P-399-8, SP-8)
• Four 12″cc appliance pulls (B1-12, K344-12, P-399-12, SP-12)
• Two cupboard latches (IBCL, SBCL)
• Six hinges (BH2A, BH2A-NM, BH2A-BALL, BH2A-NM-BALL, BH3NA, 3-8-OFFSET)

IBCL-VB

Cliffside Industries looks forward to further serving your hardware needs by developing this premium finish for use in your showrooms and in your kitchens. Contact us today by phone (800-873-9258), fax (800-926-3435) or e-mail (info@cliffsideind.com) for more information, or visit our website to view further pictures of Venetian bronze on our “new product” flyer.

The bitter taste of poor quality lingers far longer than the initial sweetness of a cheap price. No comments yet

Raw brass on the new ball-tip hinges, coming soon

High quality hardware has a reputation for fine workmanship and how well it maintains a finish. These materials, used in making many of our products, have a natural finish that often forms its own natural protective coating that prevents tarnish, oxidation and corrosion and is up to 3 times as durable as plated economy hardware. High quality hardware is strong and flexible, very versatile, has a significantly longer lifespan than products made of economy materials and has lower maintenance costs. Often double the weight of comparably sized economy hardware, high quality hardware is solid, quite dense, and sturdy. The average retail sales price premium for all of these advantages averages only 20%.

Brass is a metal alloy used in making many of our high-quality products. Many of our pieces are classified as solid brass, meaning that they are not hollow and are composed entirely of brass, making them quite dense, and very durable. The brass used to manufacture Cliffside’s solid brass hardware consists of approximately 60% copper, 37% zinc, and 3% other trace metals. (See also “What’s the difference between solid brass and die cast?”)

A bronze cup pull

Bronze is a metal alloy produced by blending copper and tin. It can contain between 2% and 20% tin. It is a sturdy, durable metal and is much harder than brass. The resonance of bronze makes it ideal. Bronze has a natural patina that forms on it turning the bronze a dark, dull color and provides a protective layer preventing oxidation below the surface of the bronze. Most bronze is coated with a thin layer of lacquer to protect the metal and the patina. Bronze looks its best when it is minimally treated. Read more »

Top five design trends No comments yet

As you recover from your holiday indulgences, we’re presenting a lighter version of our earlier top ten lists. This list was compiled from research into our own products and other industry publications as a guide to what is driving kitchen and bath designers right now. No leftovers here! For your Thanksgiving pleasure, it’s Cliffside’s top five design trends!

Antique iron Sedona hardware

1. Antique colors/finishes

In examining our data, one of the most prevalent trends we noticed industry-wide was the use of antique colors, styles, and finishes. Cliffside provides ample opportunity to participate in this trend; some examples are the old antique, flat black, iron, oil-rubbed bronze, and old copper finishes, and the new Venetian bronze will be a new addition to this line in 2009. The Sedona line, pictured here and in the header image above, is also a prime example of this “distressing” fad. Out of Cliffside’s top ten finishes, five are associated with this trend, proving that some things just do get better with age!

Brushed nickel hardware

2. Brushed finishes

A second trend that is popular throughout the kitchen and bath design world is the use of satin and brushed finishes. Cliffside offers many products in our most popular finish, silver satin, as well as brushed nickel, which matches SS very closely, and the naturally brushed stainless steel. On our solid brass knobs and pulls, the antique brass finish also sports a brushed look. The new Venetian bronze, as mentioned above, is a hybrid of antique and brushed, showing copper details hidden underneath its dark facade. As our top-selling finish, silver satin proves that sometimes, being popular really is the way to go!

One of Cliffside's lead crystal knobs

3. Elegant hardware

Some of the most elegant pieces that Cliffside offers are genuine lead crystal knobs. Though the crystal is crafted in Europe, the pieces are proudly assembled in the United States and ship direct from our supplier to your front door. These classic pieces lend an elegant tone to any kitchen or bathroom! We also offer marble hardware to coordinate with stone countertops, both in stock items and special order. For a formal look, designers can also explore our lines of solid brass hardware, which will be expanding early next year.

Stainless steel hardware

4. Contemporary colors

The classic contemporary colors are a staple of our line and are popular throughout the industry, and we have recently added to these finishes. The brushed tones of silver satin, brushed nickel, brushed black nickel and stainless steel mingle with the silvery gloss of polished chrome, nickel chrome, and polished nickel to create modern stylings that are truly dazzling. In addition, we are adding ball tip hinges in early 2009 to coordinate with our contemporary hardware. Though Cliffside is a “distributor of traditional hardware,” no one can ever say that we don’t keep up with the times!

Got turtles?

5. Novelty hardware

Full of fun and whimsy? Maybe you are the right kind of person to try out our novelty hardware! We have hardware that is appropriate for certain regions of the country, such as maritime hardware for a beach house, or a moose knob for a house in the Upper Midwest or Alaska! We also have knobs and pulls to appeal to the hobbyist, including golf bags, music notes, and cacti.

That’s it for this holiday edition of the Cliffside Industries blog. Be sure to tune in next Tuesday for our next great entry, and visit our website this weekend!

New display board program No comments yet

Order your hardware directly from our office in Pennsylvania, and receive a 20% display discount on it. This applies to all of the hardware that we offer, including hinges and special order hardware!

As you purchase Cliffside hardware directly from us, you can earn credit to recoup the cost of your display hardware for up to 24 months after your initial purchase.

If you have trouble choosing just the right hardware, contact us! Our knowledgeable customer service staff is available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST to assist you in choosing hardware, including our top-selling pieces. Read more »