When designing a luxury kitchen, it’s easy to focus on the larger elements like the cabinets, worktops and flooring, but the real beauty often lies in the details and ironmongery is one of the most important.
Much like jewellery completes an outfit, the right fittings can elevate your kitchen, adding definition and a touch of understated luxury.
Monkeywood works closely with some of the leading ironmongery brands renowned for producing beautifully designed, durable and high-quality furniture hardware. Here are some of our top recommendations:
Armac Martin
A Birmingham based company who have been trading since 1929. They specialise in solid brass hardware, including cabinet knobs, T-bars, pull handles, electrical plug sockets, light switches and accessories. All of their products are designed in house and are finished by hand, every piece offers timeless beauty with functionality. Armac Martin have become a firm favourite supplier to Monkeywood, they offer a wide range of styles and finishes, whether you are looking for traditional charm or contemporary minimalism. www.armacmartin.co.uk
Perrin & Rowe
Perrin & Rowe are one of Monkeywood’s premier suppliers in Tapware, every tap is hand built in the UK from solid brass and each one is individually water tested and fitted with ceramic disk valves to ensure long life. They offer an impressive portfolio of tap styles including traditional, country, contemporary, filtered and instant hot. Perrin & Rowe offer eight finishes across their kitchen collections, from exquisite unlacquered brass to modern chrome and elegant polished nickel. With a blend of classic craftsmanship and modern technology, Perrin & Rowe are trusted to create taps and mixers of quality, beauty and durability. They also offer a range of drawer handles, pulls, knobs and bathroom accessories. Perrin and Rowe ironmongery will perfectly compliment their taps, whatever finish you choose.
Corston
All Corston products are engineered in the UK with a focus on performance and longevity. They offer coordinated hardware collections including cabinet handles, knobs, switches, sockets and lighting, all in matching finishes. Corston uses solid brass and can apply ‘living finishes’ such as antique brass, bronze and polished nickel. These finishes age naturally over time, developing character and uniqueness and are becoming popular in modern kitchen design. Corston products are thoughtfully designed, they don’t rely on overly flashy details, instead the design is classic, timeless and minimal. www.corston.co.uk
Buster + Punch
Founded in East London by architect Massimo Buster Minale, his inspiration came from custom motorcycles, music and fashion. This led to hardware with an edge, their products include: cabinet handles, drawer pulls, dimmer switches and toggles, pendant lights, bar stools and shelf brackets. Buster + Punch are known for their bold, daring and industrial inspired design, each product is solid metal either brass, steel or bronze, shaped and hand finished with precision. Their intention is to draw the eye and make every piece stand out. www.busterandpunch.com
Crofts & Assinder
They started trading in 1875 and are celebrating 150 years in business this year. Based in Birmingham they specialise in the design and manufacturer of exceptional cabinet handles and luxury fittings. They offer the ‘Special Works’ range, this luxury collection of solid brass pull handles and cabinet knobs are manufactured with British design, practicality and style, leading to statement pieces for the kitchen.