The Cotswold collection is inspired by traditional beauty from the Cotswold villages. It’s a timeless range of luxury solid brass hardware that takes note from the iconic English countryside. There are ten pieces to the collection that work beautifully within a bespoke shaker kitchen, with smooth, fluid shapes leading the design for the perfect finishing touch.
Armac Martin was founded in 1929 in Birmingham by Harold McGrail. Harold began by manufacturing reproduction furniture fittings, even leading the business through some of the most challenging times, including WW2. He retired in 1988 and passed the business on to his son, Bryan. Bryan spent most of his time travelling all over the world, from North America to Australia and New Zealand until his own retirement in the 90s.
In 2012, the company rebranded and entered a new chapter under a new name – Armac Martin. It has become a leading name in luxury brass cabinet hardware all over the world, from architects to interior designers, and is made from the finest materials to form products that truly stand the test of time.
In this blog, we take the time to look at the Cotswold collection in more detail.
The Cotswold Collection at a Glance
The Cotswold Collection is a ten-piece range of luxury solid brass cabinetry hardware by Armac Martin, inspired by the English countryside and hand-finished in Birmingham. The ten pieces are the Bun Knob, Cup Pull, Ball Knob, Cupboard Latch, Mushroom Knob, Drawer Pull, Cabinet Pull, Cupboard Turn, Finger Pull and Thumb Latch. Every piece is available in over 20 hand-applied patinas, with burnished brass the most popular choice for a traditional shaker kitchen.
Cotswold Bun Knob
This simple drawer knob effortlessly complements the Cotswold Drawer Pull for an iconic interior that exudes countryside charm. It’s made from premium solid brass and features a smooth finish, subtle detailing and a separate backplate. Finished by hand, this kitchen cabinet knob is available in over 20 different finishes.
Cotswold Cup Pull
This iconic cabinet handle is manufactured as a solid brass forging and effortlessly complements shaker-style cabinetry. The Cotswold Cup Pull offers a charming aesthetic for kitchen cabinet doors and creates a classic space that defines your style with the burnished brass finish. Complete the look with the Cotswold Finger Pull, perfect for kitchen spice drawers.
Cotswold Ball Knob
This knob handle is a charming addition to kitchen cupboard doors and drawers. The Cotswold Ball Knob is perfectly suited to shaker style cabinetry and the classic farmhouse look. It is favoured in the burnished brass finish, pairing equally well against both light and dark cabinetry. Machined from solid brass and finished by hand in a choice of over 20 beautiful patinas.
Cotswold Cupboard Latch
The Cotswold Cupboard Latch keeps kitchen cupboard doors securely closed, is made from premium solid brass and offers a subtle accent that adds instant impact to your interior space. Function and form are made with this latch.
Cotswold Mushroom Knob
The subtle stepped base and unique domed shape from the Cotswold Mushroom Knob exudes understated luxury. Crafted from solid brass and hand-finished in the Birmingham factory, this knob will wonderfully enhance your cabinetry.
Cotswold Drawer Pull
The Cotswold Drawer Pull brings a traditional yet luxurious look to your kitchen cabinets. The exposed screws offer a subtle nod to antique style and provide the final accents to your design with the solid brass forging. With over 20 different patinas to choose from, this drawer handle is favoured in the burnished brass finish to suit many shaker-style kitchens.
Cotswold Cabinet Pull
With the Cotswold Cabinet Pull, you can add a touch of traditional charm to your kitchen design. A forged swan neck made from solid brass and exquisitely hand-finished. This drop handle is perfectly suited to all cabinet furniture from kitchens to bedrooms.
Cotswold Cupboard Turn
Made from a simple turn feature, it ensures your cabinet doors are securely closed. The Cotswold Cupboard Turn beautifully adorns your kitchen and utility cabinets. It’s available in over 20 finishes to suit your interior style and looks stunning within a traditional handmade kitchen.
Cotswold Finger Pull
This design, known as the Cotswold Finger Pull, is an understated piece of luxury hardware that will instantly elevate your kitchen design. Perfect for spice drawers, this rear-fix drawer handle is hand-finished in the Birmingham factory. Complete this with the Cotswold Cup Pull and create a New England look to create a space that defines your style.
Cotswold Thumb Latch
The Cotswold Thumb Latch is equally as functional as it is stylish. Boasting a traditional aesthetic, this solid brass cupboard catch brings visual interest to your layout, especially a kitchen island. Featuring a button-style closure, this fitting will ensure your cupboard doors are kept securely closed.
Example of the Cotswold knobs and handles in our Stansted Mountfitchet project in a chrome finish.
Armac Martin Cotswold Collection FAQs
What is the Armac Martin Cotswold Collection?
The Cotswold Collection is a ten-piece range of luxury solid brass cabinetry hardware by Armac Martin, inspired by the English countryside. Its smooth, fluid shapes are designed to bring traditional, countryside charm to a bespoke shaker kitchen.
How many pieces are in the Cotswold Collection?
There are ten: the Bun Knob, Cup Pull, Ball Knob, Cupboard Latch, Mushroom Knob, Drawer Pull, Cabinet Pull, Cupboard Turn, Finger Pull and Thumb Latch, so doors, drawers and cupboards can all be matched throughout the kitchen.
What finishes does the Cotswold Collection come in?
Every piece is hand-finished in a choice of over 20 patinas. Burnished brass is the most popular for a traditional shaker kitchen, but the range can be matched to chrome and many other finishes, as seen in our Stansted Mountfitchet project.
Who is Armac Martin and where is the hardware made?
Armac Martin is a British hardware maker founded in Birmingham in 1929 by Harold McGrail. It is now a leading name in luxury solid brass cabinet hardware worldwide, with every piece still designed and hand-finished in Birmingham.
Can Handmade Kitchen Company fit Cotswold hardware in my kitchen?
Yes. We specify and fit Armac Martin hardware across our bespoke kitchens, designed and hand-built from our workshop in Hertfordshire for clients across Essex, Hertfordshire and North London.
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If you would like to know more about Armac Martin, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you and designing these truly superb finishing touches into your bespoke handmade kitchen.
