That’s an excellent and very important question 👍 — because hardware is the backbone of kitchens, wardrobes, and storage. Even if you use the best plywood, poor hardware (hinges, channels, lift-ups) will fail in a year.

Here’s how good designers in Delhi NCR handle it:

✅ Top Hardware Brands Used in Interiors

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1. Blum (Austria) – Ultra Premium

Famous for: soft-close hinges, lift-up systems, undermount channels.
Warranty: Lifetime (through brand).
Best for: Luxury kitchens & wardrobes.
Cost: Highest among all brands.

2. Häfele (Germany/Global) – Premium

Famous for: hinges, channels, pull-out systems, kitchen accessories, wardrobes fittings.
Warranty: 10 years – lifetime (depends on product).
Best for: Mid-to-high-end kitchens & wardrobes.
Cost: Slightly lower than Blum, but premium.

3. Hettich (Germany/India) – Most Popular in Delhi NCR

Famous for: hinges, tandem/soft-close channels, sliding wardrobe systems.
Warranty: 10 years – lifetime (with registration).
Best for: Mid-segment kitchens & wardrobes (most common choice).
Cost: Affordable + reliable.

4. Ebco (India) – Value for Money

Famous for: hinges, drawer channels, basic kitchen/wardrobe hardware.
Warranty: 5 years approx.
Best for: Budget projects & rental flats.
Cost: Cheaper but decent quality.

5. Other Options

Godrej Interio: Indian, mid-range, mostly locks/handles.
Ozone: Known for sliding systems, handles, glass fittings.
Salice (Italy): Premium, similar to Blum.

✅ Where Each Brand Is Commonly Used

Luxury modular kitchens / wardrobes: Blum / Häfele.
Premium-mid range projects: Hettich (most common in Delhi NCR).
Budget flats / rentals: Ebco, local hardware.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

Which hardware brand do you use for hinges, channels, wardrobe sliding?
Do you provide warranty cards from the brand (Häfele/Hettich/Blum)?
Are the fittings soft-close by default or optional upgrade?
Do you use undermount/tandem channels (hidden, smoother) or old-style side channels?
If cost is higher with Blum/Häfele → can I get a side-by-side costing comparison?

⚠️ Red Flags

Designer says: “Don’t worry, hardware is good quality” but doesn’t name brands. 🚩
No warranty cards provided → means local/unbranded hardware used.
Using cheap Chinese fittings → they fail within a year.

✅ Pro Tip

For kitchens → at least Hettich soft-close hinges + tandem channels.
For wardrobes → sliding system from Hettich/Häfele (not local tracks).
For luxury homes → upgrade to Blum lift-ups + Aventos systems.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Hardware Comparison Chart (Häfele vs Hettich vs Blum vs Ebco) with cost range, durability, warranty, and best use-case so you can decide where to spend more and where to save?

What hardware brands do you use (Häfele, Hettich, Blum)?