Paris Brass Cabinet Hardware

Paris Brass cabinet knobs and pulls

Paris Brass is a warm brass finish. On this page it appears on hardware from Schaub and Company: round Sonata knobs, several with backplates, and the Nature butterfly pull with mother of pearl. Brass of this kind sits at the yellow-gold end of the metal range, a clear step warmer than nickel, chrome, or stainless.

Judging the finish

Warm brasses shift noticeably between marble, quartz, and butcher block, and between daylight and warm interior bulbs. A photo on a screen cannot settle that, so judge the finish against your actual counters, backsplash, and lighting. If other metals in the room are already warm, such as a brass faucet or light fixtures, hold them side by side before you commit to a whole kitchen.

Choosing knob size and backplates

The round knobs here come in several diameters, from compact 11/16 inch up to about 1-5/16 inches. Smaller diameters sit well on shallow drawers and upper doors, while larger ones give more to grip on full-height doors and wide drawer fronts. A backplate frames the knob, protects the door finish around it, and makes a small knob look more substantial on a large door. Check that the backplate footprint fits the rail or stile of your door style, and compare the knob diameter with the size of your door or drawer front so the proportions stay balanced.

Knobs, pulls, and matching

A knob mounts on one hole and a pull on two, so check how your doors and drawers are drilled before you choose. Many kitchens put knobs on doors and pulls on drawers; keeping everything in one finish makes the mix look deliberate. For a more worn, uneven look in a related tone, compare distressed antique brass, or browse gold cabinet pulls for other warm metals.

Warm brasses are easiest to judge in person. Try a sample first; samples are refunded with your full order.