Stories & Inspiration

Do you know that the hottest trend in handles coming from Europe is a integrated handle profile that hides behind your front?

Floating shelves are a hot design trend being found across all types of kitchen design, learn more about this trend and some reasons why people like their shelves open.

Eureka finds its roots and history in the industrious and agricultural Veneto Region of Italy. Today their factories manufacture and export products to more than 40 countries all over the world. As...

As a provider of whole home hardware solutions, Marathon now stocks three exciting products from Eureka. These additions to our product offering are designed to make your job easier and inspire...

When a full renovation is outside of your budget, refinishing is a quick and economical way of attaining a whole new look. Aimee Cichuttek, a Sales & Design Consultant at Paint Core asks,...

While handles, pulls, and knobs are still very widely used by many cabinetmakers and designers, the handle-less kitchen is increasing in popularity due to its modern, minimalist look.

Upper cabinet lift systems are designed to create easy access to storage areas within the kitchen. Lift them up, leave them open, finish your work, close the cabinets. No need to work around doors....

Attractive design and absolute functionality are the two most important aspects in today’s kitchen. The Top Stays lift system offers just that through an inconspicuous look and a rugged, yet...

With the award-winning Wind Lift System by Salice, the compact lift system that can be used for a variety of applications, life has just gotten easier. 

As a service to you, we would like increase exposure to your great designs and handywork, and even help to grow your following.

“Bathrooms are no longer just utilitarian spaces hidden behind doorways at the end of the hall. Homeowners, builders, and designers are creating bathroom spaces, from powder rooms to...

Blind corner cabinets were traditionally one of the biggest nuisances in the kitchen. Often becoming underutilized or unused space altogether, these odd shaped cabinets left an awkward hole to be...

Met with a warm reception from the show attendees, the King Slide SIMLEAD system was a hit! Many architects and designers understood the trend of the contemporary European kitchen and offered their...

As interior design trends away from inefficient extravagance and more toward a balance of function and beauty, homeowners are seeking new ways to increase productivity in their workflow of home...

Affordable luxury is a hallmark of Viefe’s collection and we are proud to announce that our partnership with Viefe Handles has been expanded, with Marathon Hardware as an exclusive...

Social media in the right hands can be a powerful marketing tool. It offers the ability to directly connect with your customers through hyper-focused ads, compelling content, and real conversation...

There is no secret to being successful in business. However, the more you do to be an ethical business owner/operator, keep your promises, and output high-quality products and services, the more...

An overwhelming number of households, possibly even yours, have the dreaded but almost necessary, everything drawer aka. the junk drawer. It’s that...

Everyone is constantly searching for more space, better workflow, and added convenience. While traditional pantries and base cabinets with hinged doors are still quite popular, many new products...

In the world of kitchen hardware, hinges tend to be overlooked, sometimes an afterthought, but mostly viewed as a basic necessity. However, when hinge function is understood as a decorative...

With the rising prices of housing across the country, more individuals and families are opting for condo and townhome living. 

Discovering her passion for design over four years ago, Toronto based designer, Michelle Berwick, decided to leave her corporate career to pursue one that aptly suited her abilities and desire....

We at Marathon Hardware, experienced a warm reception by the design community and the general public for our designer friendly, no-nonsense booth design. The gorgeous decorative hardware from...

After many months of hard work, we are really pleased to release the new Marathon. Our new logo and website are fresh and modern, and they now point us solidly towards the future.

Marathon...

With increasing business costs, you should always be looking for ways to maximize revenue and find unique, cost-effective marketing solutions.

Fortunately, we have some tried and true...

Decorative hardware is a crucial finishing touch when renovating or redecorating a room. The right finish, model, and handle/pull/knob combination can drastically alter the look and feel of your...

What do you think about when you hear the word quality? To many people, it is measured in different ways, on different scales. But the one thing to remember is that quality, regardless of how you...

The global waste problem has been garnering more attention in recent years, putting a greater emphasis on recycling and composting programs. As more Canadians adopt these practices, some issues...

Marathon understands your needs and we're here to assist you in creating beautiful, new designs while relieving you of some frustrations that you may experience along...

Dongtai Hardware Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (DTC) is China's premier manufacturer of furniture hardware, specializing in hinges, slides and drawer systems. As an exclusive Canadian partner, we...

The Transitional collection bridges the gap between Modern and Classic styles. 

The Modern collection is a wide selection of contemporary designs that embody sleek, flowing lines and on-trend finishes.

The Designer collection incorporates cutting edge European design, original combinations of materials, and on-trend finishes.

Amerock offers a complete line of decorative and functional cabinet hardware, bath hardware, hook and rail and wall plates. Amerock's award-winning decorative and functional hardware solutions have...

The top-five on-trend finishes including Satin or Polished Nickel, Golden Champagne, and Black or Oil-Rubbed Bronze are designed specifically to reflect today’s popular styles and assist even...

Our complete lineup of Marathon decorative hardware is globally sourced, using some of the best materials available in the industry. We strive to offer in the latest on-trend finishes and exclusive,...

Our products bring practical and discreet solutions to the problem of waste and recycling. Undersink pull out waste containers, with separate collection bins to streamline trash separation, these VIBO...

At Viefe, the design is visible in each and every detail. Starting from the materials used, to the instructions for installation or the lineal design that defines each model and makes it unique in...

The design is visible in each detail from the materials used, to the instructions for installation or the lineal design that defines each model and makes it unique. Ergonomics, efficiency and...