Duval Fixtures, Inc.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Cabinet hardware is often called the "jewelry" of a kitchen or bath—and for good reason. It’s one of the smallest investments in a remodel, yet it has a massive impact on both everyday functionality and overall design cohesive aesthetic.

Are you making this common cabinet detail an afterthought? 🛠️✨

When planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, it’s easy to focus 100% on door styles, countertop slabs, and backsplashes. But there’s one critical element that ties the entire design together: your cabinet hardware.

Hardware isn't just decoration—it's the tactile bridge between you and your cabinetry every single day. Choosing the right k***s and pulls protects your cabinet finish from skin oils, balances room proportions, and can elevate a clean layout into a show-stopping design statement.

📐 Quick Guide: How to Size Your Pulls Like a Pro
Avoid tiny 3-inch pulls on huge 36-inch deep drawers! Scaling your hardware properly keeps everything visually balanced and easy to open.

Standard Cabinet Doors: Stick to 1-1/4" k***s or 3" to 4" pulls for a clean, classic scale.

Small to Medium Drawers (Under 24" wide): Pulls with 3-3/4" to 5" center-to-center hole spacing offer great proportions and comfort.

Large Drawers & Trash Pull-Outs (24" to 36"+ wide): Go with 8" to 12"+ pulls, or opt for dual 4"–5" pulls on ultra-wide drawers. Oversized pulls make heavy drawers effortless to glide open.

💡 K***s vs. Pulls: What’s the Best Approach?
Should you mix and match or keep it uniform? Here is how we break down the two most popular design paths:

The Hybrid Approach (K***s on Doors, Pulls on Drawers): This is the timeless default. K***s keep upper doors looking light and streamlined, while pulls give you a sturdy, two-to-four-finger grip for heavier drawer bases.

All-Pull Modern Look: Using pulls on everything creates sleek, continuous horizontal and vertical lines throughout the space. It’s modern, highly functional, and universal for hands of all ages and abilities.

✨ Pro Tip: Never order your hardware until you hold samples against your actual door sample in room lighting!

Thinking about updating your kitchen or bath cabinetry? Send us a DM or drop a comment below with your favorite hardware finish—matte black, brushed brass, or polished nickel? 👇

09/30/2026

Lets talk about solid surface vs quartz

While quartz has dominated the kitchen and bath market for years, solid surface (like Corian) remains the ultimate problem-solver material—especially in high-use residential spaces, custom bath environments, and seamless commercial-to-residential crossover designs.

Positioning solid surface as a superior alternative to quartz comes down to functionality, seamless integration, and long-term renewable beauty.

Why Solid Surface is the Best Alternative to Quartz
Truly Invisible, Hygienic Seams

1-The Difference: Quartz seams are always visible and rely on color-matched epoxy filler that can trap dirt or darken over time. Solid surface is chemically bonded using liquid acrylic during installation, creating a 100% monolithic, continuous surface with no exposed seams.

Client Benefit: Ideal for long L-shaped kitchens, oversized islands, or continuous backsplashes without unsightly seam lines.

Integrated Sinks and Coved Backsplashes

2-The Difference: Quartz requires drop-in or undermount stainless/composite sinks, leaving a silicone bead edge that can attract mold. Solid surface allows for an integrated solid surface sink cast directly into the top, as well as a smoothly curved "coved" backsplash.

Client Benefit: Zero crevices for grime, water, or bacteria to hide—making cleanup a single-wipe process.

100% Renewable and Repairable

3-The Difference: If quartz chips, cracks, or scorches, repairing it requires filler putties that rarely match perfectly. If solid surface gets scratched, stained, or chipped, it can be sanded, buffed, and restored to brand-new condition on-site without removing the countertop.

Client Benefit: Lifetime durability. It is a surface that grows with the home rather than needing replacement after an accident.

Thermoformable Design Flexibility

4-The Difference: Quartz is rigid and slab-bound. Solid surface can be heated and molded into curved island ends, custom wrapped reception edges, radius corners, and unique architectural features.

Warm-Touch & Non-Porous

5-The Difference: Unlike stone or quartz, which feel cold to the touch, solid surface holds ambient temperature and offers a soft, warm matte tactile feel. It is non-porous and never requires sealers or specialized pH-neutral stone cleaners.

See pictures of solid surface not just in the kitchen but we are moving into bathrooms, shower enclosures and full wall panels through out the home.

09/02/2026

Happy Hump Day! 🐪✨

We’ve officially made it halfway through the week, which means we’re one step closer to the weekend—and one step closer to the holiday season! 🍂❄️

If hosting Thanksgiving dinner or family gatherings this holiday season is on your calendar, now is the time to start planning those kitchen, bath, or living room upgrades. Renovations take time, and getting started today ensures your home is warm, welcoming, and picture-perfect before the first guest arrives!

Thinking about giving your space a refresh before the holidays? Drop a comment below with the #1 project on your wish list! 👇✨