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Direct Supply Inc

Our passion for your success and projects hasn’t changed since 1989.

We started with a mission to provide value to the woodworking industry through unparalleled service and great products. Although much has changed since 1989, our mission remains to create valuable professional relationships and exceed expectations. With diverse industry experience, our team is passionate about building professional relationships, providing value, and solving problems. Direct Supply Inc. stocks and distributes national brands like A&M Hardware, Amana, ColorRite, Designs of Distinction by Brownwood Inc., Formwood, Fulterer, Hybond Adhesives by Choice Brands, Omega National, Salice, Silbond, Sugatsune, and more.  

We’re small enough to offer a personal and flexible approach when you want it and large enough to provide the value of a national distributor. We can’t wait to see what you create with our products and are grateful for the opportunity to supply them to you.

Direct Supply is proudly based in the Midwest and is a Certified Small Business and WBENC.

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Title: Alternatives to Swinging Cabinet Doors
Content Description:   Here's a quick guide to help you select the perfect cabinet door lift system Key Questions to Ask: 1. How do you want your door to open? Flip-Up Door (90-Degree Opening): The door flips up and stays flat at 90 degrees. Ideal systems for this style include the SLS-ELAN, Aileron, or Wind. Flip-Up Door with Recess: Opens at 90 degrees and then recesses into the cabinet. The IF-360  system is perfect for this option.  Lateral Lift: The door slides outward and then lifts vertically. For this, check out the SLUN system.  2. What features are important in a lift system? Soft Close: A soft close ensures the door doesn’t slam shut, providing a smooth and quiet experience. Motorized vs. Button Operation: Do you prefer a manual lift system or the convenience of a motorized button-operated lift? Things to Consider Before Choosing a Vertical Lift Cabinet Door System: Door Size and Weight: The dimensions and weight of your cabinet door will determine which lift system is compatible. Face Frame vs. Frameless Cabinets: Many face-frame cabinets require brackets or other modifications for lift systems to work effectively. Weight and Size Compatibility: Each lift system is designed to handle specific weight and size limits. Choosing the wrong system may cause the door to either fling up too quickly or not lift at all. Safety Considerations: Always handle lift hardware carefully before attaching the cabinet door. A heavy-duty system without a door attached can open abruptly, potentially causing injury. Additional Options for Cabinet Doors: Vertical Lift Cabinet Door: Great for saving space, vertical lift doors provide a sleek, modern touch while offering easy access to overhead cabinets. Cabinet Door Lift-Up Hinges: For those looking to enhance functionality, lift-up hinges allow for smoother, more controlled motion when opening and closing cabinet doors. Fall Flap Doors: A fall flap door opens downwards, making it ideal for lower storage areas or creating a temporary work surface. When selecting the right system, always prioritize function and safety. Whether you're upgrading a kitchen or planning a hidden pantry, choosing the right door lift system can make all the difference! Shop Our Favorites: Alieron SLS-ELAN If-360 SLUN Contact Us to help you decide what hardware is best for your application
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Quote: Tired of traditional swinging cabinet doors? Consider vertical lift cabinet door systems as a sleek, modern alternative!
 

Our Favorite Brass Accents

 

Our Favorite Brass Accents

Following the major shows this year and continuing kitchen and bath trends, brass accents and mixed metals aren’t going anywhere. In honor of the continuation of brass hardware and brass accents, here are some of our favorite brass accents. 

 

Designs of Distinction Brass Gallery Rail 

 

  • Satin Brass 
  • Polished 

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Brass Mesh and Grille for Cabinet Doors – We love a good, sophisticated library, bar, or cigar room. These mesh and grille accents are perfect for these moody spaces. 

 

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Brass Cabinet Accents - Feet / Post Accents & Brass Metallic Trim 

 

 

Modern Brass Hardware 

  • Brass Wire Grommet 
  • Sugatsune Brass Edge Pulls 
  • Sugatsune Brass Hooks 
  • HES hinge in BRASS – OK so, HES hinges are designed to be concealed, but imagine stunning your guests with brass accents that are designed to be hidden but also are stunning when shown. 

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Brass Adjacent 

  • The ESOR collection of hardware from Sugatsune features unique hand crafted styles in unique brass adjacent finishes like ….. 

 

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Are you a designer or contractor? Apply for a trade account for trade pricing on brass accents!

Brass Accents are Here to Stay – Our Favorite Ways to Embrace the Brass Trend.

 

Meet ALT - The Most Versatile Pocket Door Kit On the Market.

 

 

The ALT-ST Pocket Door System by Sugatsune offers an innovative solution for maximizing space and enhancing accessibility in various settings, including cabinets, closets, and utility areas. Its design allows doors to retract seamlessly into adjacent compartments, providing unobstructed access and a clean, modern aesthetic.

Key Features:

  • Versatile Configurations: Available in two main models—ALT-ST15-D360 and ALT-ST20-D360. ALT is ideal for the following door specs: 
    • Door weight between 19.8 lbs (9 kg) and 44 lbs (20 kg)
    • Heights ranging from approximately 19.7 inches (500 mm) to 94.5 inches (2400 mm). 
    • Door Thickness: 11/16" – 1-3/16" (18 - 30 mm)
  • Adjustable Soft-Close Mechanism: Equipped with Olympia soft-close hinges featuring 5-speed precision adjustability, the system ensures smooth and quiet door closure, enhancing user experience. 
  • Easy Installation and Maintenance: The ALT-ST system is designed for straightforward installation, with multi-level adjustment capabilities to prevent door sagging and maintain perfect alignment over time. 

 

ALT pocket door hardware allows doors to pivot and slide into the cabinet for a variety of door sizes and depths. 

ALT also offers an overlay option – so doors do not have to be inset to work. 

In our slightly biased opinion, this is the best all-around pocket door systems on the market.

 

Applications:

Ideal for residential and commercial environments, the ALT-ST Pocket Door System is perfect for:

  • Kitchens – Hidden Appliance Storage or Coffee Bars 
  • Laundry rooms – Hide Washers and Dryers behind Pocket Doors  
  • Bars in Multifunction Spaces 
  • Home Offices  
  • Closets
  • Pantries
  • Utility access doors

Its ability to allow doors to open and recess completely into cabinets or walls makes it a versatile choice for spaces where maximizing accessibility and maintaining a sleek appearance are priorities.

Watch the  ALT-ST Pocket Door System in action!

ALT catalog

Shop ALT 

Looking for something with Soft Close into the cavity, too? Check out Excedra from Salice – a completely customized pocket door kit. 

A classy way to keep cabinet and utility doors out of the way and out of sight when they’re open.

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Title: What Bracket is Best for My Application?
Content Description: Steel brackets are a critical component of construction and interior design, offering the support and stability you need for workstations, shelves, countertops, and more. Whether you’re outfitting a modern kitchen, a commercial workspace, or a retail display, choosing the right bracket is essential for both function and style. At Direct Supply Inc., we’re here to guide you through the different bracket types, highlighting their features, applications, and why they’re trusted by industry professionals. 1. Decorative Shelf Brackets For when form is just as important as function. Decorative shelf brackets are designed to enhance your space while providing the support you need. These are perfect for open shelving in kitchens, bistros, or retail displays where the bracket becomes part of the overall design. Perfect For: Stylish open shelving in kitchens, living spaces, or cafes. Options to Explore: Designs of Distinction (DOD) Brackets: High-quality, eye-catching designs that seamlessly blend with modern or classic interiors. Bistro Shelving from Designs of Distinction: Ideal for creating sleek and functional wall-mounted displays. Direct Supply Customer Favorites: https://directsupplyinc.com/items/DOD-01650850GL1 2. Traditional Workstation Brackets The original steel support bracket, built to last. Known as the workhorse of the bracket world, traditional workstation brackets are robust, reliable, and cost-effective. Key Features: Classic "boomerang" design with cable cutouts. Supports heavy loads with ease. Available in multiple sizes and finishes. Perfect For: Workstations in commercial offices, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities. Heavy-duty desks or countertops that need dependable support. Direct Supply Customer Favorites: https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-18X24-BLACK 3. Concealed Brackets For when you need support, but not the visual clutter. As modern designs lean towards minimalism, concealed brackets have grown in popularity. These brackets provide robust support while remaining hidden behind drywall or other finishes. Perfect For: Heavy countertops like granite or quartz. Applications like laundry rooms with front-loading washers or dryers. Options: Standard concealed brackets for stud-mounted support. Flat concealed brackets for island or peninsula overhangs where visual continuity is key. Direct Supply Customer Favorites: https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-C(2.0)-21-WHITE https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-CFLAT(2.0)-12-BLACK 4. Hybrid Brackets Versatile, modern, and built for flexibility. The hybrid bracket is a sleek, L-shaped alternative to traditional workstation brackets. With the ability to be surface-mounted or mounted in-wall, this option is as versatile as it is durable. Key Features: Comes with cover caps for a polished finish. Ideal for contemporary designs requiring clean lines. Heavy Duty Hybrid Brackets: Same flexibility as standard hybrids, but built for heavier loads. Direct Supply Customer Favorites: https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-HYB(1.5)-21-WHITE 5. Floating Shelves & Vanity Brackets Elevate your designs with hidden supports. Floating shelf and vanity brackets are perfect for creating sleek, modern spaces. ADA-compliant vanity brackets offer additional versatility for commercial and hospitality applications. Perfect For: Floating shelves in kitchens, bathrooms, or offices. ADA-friendly vanities with customizable side panels or skirting. Direct Supply Customer Favorites: https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-FS-9-WHITE https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-FV18-WHITE 6. Specialty Brackets When your project calls for something unique. Countertop Cleats: Simplify countertop installations with low-profile supports. Stair Tread Brackets: Ensure stability and safety while maintaining an elegant look. Direct Supply Customer Favorites: https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-CLT28 https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-ST10-BLACK Why Choose A&M Hardware Brackets? A&M Hardware brackets are a favorite among industry professionals for good reason. They are specified in many commercial construction projects for retail, hospitality, healthcare, and general build-outs. From traditional workstation brackets to advanced concealed options, A&M brackets deliver strength, reliability, and versatility. Watch and Learn Need a closer look? Check out our YouTube short for a quick overview of bracket types and applications.
Category: Product Highlights
Quote: Support Brackets for Every Application.

What Bracket is Best for My Application?

Steel brackets are a critical component of construction and interior design, offering the support and stability you need for workstations, shelves, countertops, and more. Whether you’re outfitting a modern kitchen, a commercial workspace, or a retail display, choosing the right bracket is essential for both function and style.

At Direct Supply Inc., we’re here to guide you through the different bracket types, highlighting their features, applications, and why they’re trusted by industry professionals.

 

1. Decorative Shelf Brackets

For when form is just as important as function.

Decorative shelf brackets are designed to enhance your space while providing the support you need. These are perfect for open shelving in kitchens, bistros, or retail displays where the bracket becomes part of the overall design.

  • Perfect For: Stylish open shelving in kitchens, living spaces, or cafes.
  • Options to Explore:
    • Designs of Distinction (DOD) Brackets: High-quality, eye-catching designs that seamlessly blend with modern or classic interiors.
    • Bistro Shelving from Designs of Distinction: Ideal for creating sleek and functional wall-mounted displays.
    • Direct Supply Customer Favorites:

2. Traditional Workstation Brackets

The original steel support bracket, built to last.

Known as the workhorse of the bracket world, traditional workstation brackets are robust, reliable, and cost-effective.

    • Key Features:
      • Classic "boomerang" design with cable cutouts.
      • Supports heavy loads with ease.
      • Available in multiple sizes and finishes.
    • Perfect For:
      • Workstations in commercial offices, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities.
      • Heavy-duty desks or countertops that need dependable support.
    • Direct Supply Customer Favorites:

3. Concealed Brackets

For when you need support, but not the visual clutter.

As modern designs lean towards minimalism, concealed brackets have grown in popularity. These brackets provide robust support while remaining hidden behind drywall or other finishes.

4. Hybrid Brackets

Versatile, modern, and built for flexibility.

The hybrid bracket is a sleek, L-shaped alternative to traditional workstation brackets. With the ability to be surface-mounted or mounted in-wall, this option is as versatile as it is durable.

      • Key Features:
        • Comes with cover caps for a polished finish.
        • Ideal for contemporary designs requiring clean lines.
      • Heavy Duty Hybrid Brackets:
        • Same flexibility as standard hybrids, but built for heavier loads.
      • Direct Supply Customer Favorites:

5. Floating Shelves & Vanity Brackets

Elevate your designs with hidden supports.

Floating shelf and vanity brackets are perfect for creating sleek, modern spaces. ADA-compliant vanity brackets offer additional versatility for commercial and hospitality applications.

6. Specialty Brackets

When your project calls for something unique.

Why Choose A&M Hardware Brackets?

A&M Hardware brackets are a favorite among industry professionals for good reason. They are specified in many commercial construction projects for retail, hospitality, healthcare, and general build-outs. From traditional workstation brackets to advanced concealed options, A&M brackets deliver strength, reliability, and versatility.

Watch and Learn

Need a closer look? Check out our YouTube short for a quick overview of bracket types and applications.

Support Brackets for Every Application.

Title: Salice Excedra Pocket Door System
Content Description:   Exedra can be used in a host of applications – from kitchens, in living rooms for media or library units, in bedroom wardrobes, and in office storage applications.  Max. weight: 30 kg (66 lbs) with 5 hinges. Thickness from 19 mm (3/4") to 30 mm (1-3/16"). Width from 400 mm (15-3/4”) to 900 mm (35-7/16”). Height from 1333 mm (52-1/2”) to 2530 mm (99-5/8”). The system can be equipped with a Smove damper, conferring a perfect decelerating effect or doors can utilize push to open hardware.  Soft Close Doors AND Soft Close into the Pocket.  Vertical, horizontal, and front door adjustment. Available in the standard version, partially assembled and customized. Excedra Systems are quoted per project – depending on your project’s unique specifications.  Click here to start a quote! Email completed forms back to us for a quote!   See how it works Check out the Excedra Catalog. Do you have smaller pocket doors or Excedra over budget for your project? Shop our Sugatsune ALT pocket Door Kits.   Pocket Doors are growing in popularity for hidden work areas, hidden bars or hidden appliance cabinets. We have a variety of hardware options that range from good, better, and best. The Direct Supply team is here to help!  Contact us to help find the best hardware for your application.
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Quote: Looking for a pivot and slide-in pocket door system?
 

Salice Excedra Pocket Door System

 

 

Exedra can be used in a host of applications – from kitchens, in living rooms for media or library units, in bedroom wardrobes, and in office storage applications. 

  • Max. weight: 30 kg (66 lbs) with 5 hinges.
  • Thickness from 19 mm (3/4") to 30 mm (1-3/16").
  • Width from 400 mm (15-3/4”) to 900 mm (35-7/16”).
  • Height from 1333 mm (52-1/2”) to 2530 mm (99-5/8”).
  • The system can be equipped with a Smove damper, conferring a perfect decelerating effect or doors can utilize push to open hardware. 
  • Soft Close Doors AND Soft Close into the Pocket. 
  • Vertical, horizontal, and front door adjustment.
  • Available in the standard version, partially assembled and customized.

Excedra Systems are quoted per project – depending on your project’s unique specifications. 

Click here to start a quote!

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. completed forms back to us for a quote!  

See how it works

Check out the Excedra Catalog.

Do you have smaller pocket doors or Excedra over budget for your project? Shop our Sugatsune ALT pocket Door Kits.  

Pocket Doors are growing in popularity for hidden work areas, hidden bars or hidden appliance cabinets. We have a variety of hardware options that range from good, better, and best. The Direct Supply team is here to help! 


Contact us to help find the best hardware for your application.

Looking for a pivot and slide-in pocket door system?

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