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Notes on considered interiors.

Coordinated brass light switch, outlet, door lever, and cabinet pull

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August 06, 2026

How to Coordinate Switches, Outlets, Door Handles, and Cabinet Hardware

A practical framework for coordinating switches, outlets, door handles, and cabinet hardware through finish hierarchy, form, repetition, and scheduling.

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Earlier journal entries

A quieter archive of previous notes, specifications, and renovation details.

Quiet luxury expressed through architectural hardware

May 19, 2026

Quiet Luxury Interior Design: What It Actually Means for Hardware

Solid brass and brass-plated hardware comparison

May 02, 2026

Solid Brass vs. Brass-Plated: How to Tell the Difference

Often-overlooked architectural hardware details in a renovation

Apr 27, 2026

The Renovation Details Most People Overlook (And Regret) | Aure Maison

Designer presenting architectural hardware options to a client

Apr 14, 2026

How to Present Hardware Upgrades to Clients Who Don't Think They Care

Solid brass architectural hardware material guide

Apr 13, 2026

What Does "Solid Brass" Actually Mean in Hardware? (And Why It Matters)

Whole-home architectural hardware specification planning

Apr 07, 2026

How to Spec Hardware for a Whole-Home Renovation Without Getting It Wrong

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