Pairing warmth with utility

A living brass finish adds warmth and character beside hardworking materials like cast iron, stone, and wood. Here’s why we paired an unlacquered brass faucet with Poplar’s old-fashioned cast-iron sink.

Measure before you mount

First decide whether you want an inside or outside mount, then measure the overall length of the rod and hardware. The right mounting choice lets the window operate properly and gives the curtain the nostalgic feel we love.

Check before you order

Before ordering a replacement cabinet door, check the hinge style already on the cabinet. Exposed hinges and concealed hinges require different boring, and getting that detail right will make installation much easier.

Keep original locks working

Before replacing an old lockset, try finding a working skeleton key. A little measuring and trial and error may be all it takes to keep an original old-house detail functioning.

The hinges behind the slam

For that perfect country screen-door slam, we chose half-surface spring hinges and latching handles. The surface-mounted hinges were easy to install, required no mortising, and the handles keep the doors shut when the Ellensburg wind blows.