Berenson Galloway Collection

Why the Berenson Galloway collection is a backplate, not a pull

The Berenson Galloway collection is a set of round backplates, not knobs or pulls on their own. Each piece mounts behind an existing knob or pull to widen the visual footprint against the cabinet door, which reads as more finished than hardware sitting directly on bare wood or paint. Galloway comes only in the round profile, so the look stays consistent whether one drawer gets updated or an entire kitchen gets refitted at once. Because it's a companion piece rather than a standalone line, most buyers arrive at Galloway already knowing which knob or pull it needs to sit behind, and simply need the matching size and finish.

Why add a backplate at all

A backplate does two practical things: it covers wear marks left by a previous hardware installation, and it gives a small knob more visual weight on a large door. Designers reach for round backplates like Galloway most often in traditional and transitional kitchens, where the added ring reads as intentional detailing rather than an afterthought. On a repainted or refinished door, a backplate also shields the surface immediately around the knob from the same wear that damaged the original finish, extending the life of the paint or stain underneath it.

Sizes and finish matching

Galloway spans a wide size range, from a compact round plate up to a 224mm option sized for larger pulls, in matte black, brushed nickel, and modern brushed gold. Because a backplate needs to sit flush against the door, measure the pull or knob it will back before ordering. An undersized plate won't fully hide old mounting marks, and sizing up too far can leave the plate looking heavier on the door than the knob it's meant to complement.

Pairing with a knob or pull line

Galloway is meant to be paired, not worn alone. Berenson's Radial Reign collection and Rivet Rebel collection both share the same finish palette and are common matches for a backplate like this, since coordinating knob, pull, and backplate together keeps the finish consistent from room to room.