sounds a little like my color scheme! I've got java stained walnut cabs, SS appliances (some integrated), SS sink and faucet, black iron lighting, and knobs/hinges/handles that are antique pewter from TobKnobs!!! I think it's coming together great, but I was nervous about mixing all the finishes.

okay, now this is a big tease for you...because I don't have a good picture of all this!!! I promise I'll get one tomorrow when I visit the house and post then!!!

Please post your pictures, Mairin! I wanted to wait until countertops, etc. are installed before choosing hardware, but by then my installer will be gone and I don't think he'll want to come back just for that... I really don't want to pay anyone else to do the hardware, since it was included in the bid. I really like the pewter finish on the Top Knobs but one of the styles I like only has the drop handle, so I might have to choose something else in that line. The other company I looked at(RK) has a more blackened nickel finish which looks kind of dull. Who would have guessed that hardware would be this difficult?

I'm mixing finishes too and I'm also nervous. ;-) I'm doing the opposite, though, stainless pendant lights and bronze cabinet hardware.

I think (hope) it's ok to mix - your lighting matches each other, and your hardware coordinates with your appliances. My lighting matches the appliances, and my hardware matches the glaze in the cabinets. I think that makes it work.

If it doesn't someone let me know before I order this hardware! ;-)

here's some pictures as promised. Please excuse and look past all of the dust and dirt - this place is still a construction zone!!!

an overview shot from one corner - can't see the hardware very well upclose, but you can see how it blends well with the SS oven, sink/faucet, and Iron lights

still missing some pulls for the drawers (don't ask, I'm a dummy!)

closeup of appliance handle

Hope this helps!!

When/if this project is ever finished we will have antique bronze lighting fixtures and brushed nickel cabinet hardware. Our perimeter cabinets are white and the island a very dark espresso. Originally I ordered bronze hardware for all the cabinets but changed it all to the brushed nickel after seeing it with the cabinets. I think you are right to be worried about the ORB with your dark cabinets since the dark hardware will blend in with it so much. Mairin's kitchen is beautiful and I like the way the hardware glows against the dark cabinets and am so hoping that ours will look like that. Sorry I can't send any pictures because nothing is done yet.

Thanks so much, Mairin, for posting pictures... Your house is coming along beautifully. I love what you've done with the hardware and I think I'll also choose antique pewter. Are the knobs and pulls both from Top Knobs? Is the knob the one you pictured close up in your previous posts? I couldn't quite tell, but it sure does look great. I was considering the Top Knobs Tuscany pull, but I think I like yours better.
By the way, I saw you made reference to Chicago in your previous posts... we lived in the western suburbs for many years and I really miss that area and our old house. I wish you well in your new home.

Dinajo-Please mix your finishes as you plan. It will make me feel better about my mixing of fnishes! So hard to make decisions on everything...

Just today I went to buy three antique glass door knobs and ended up coming home with a bunch of antique bin pulls and finger pulls for my hutch. Not planned! Now, how to match those...

dinajo: no way! I grew up in LaGrange! where did you live??

okay, back on topic....yes, they are all Top Knobs

Normandy collection:
appliance handles (M845 in both 8" and 12")
pulls (M592)

Empress:
knobs (M10)

I promise, Krissd, I am mixing pewter hardware with oil rubbed bronze lighting... I'm with you.
Mairin, I lived in Oak Park and River Forest and had a friend in LaGrange. We do get to the area occasionally to see in-laws and it's not too bad a trip from Madison (WI).
Well, I have to order this hardware TODAY! The Top Knobs is solid brass so I hope it's worth the extra $... The quality seems excellent and I see it alot on this forum. It feels good to make one more decision... only about 100 more to go (ugh).