Buster + Punch Debuts New Designs of HEX Collection at HPMKT

September 30, 2026  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

The launches reflect a broader approach to interior design: architectural details such as hardware, lighting, electrical elements, metal finishes and color can play a defining role in a space rather than being treated as finishing touches.

NEW HEX COLLECTION

HEX introduces a new design language across hardware, electrical and lighting, bringing multiple categories together through a cohesive aesthetic. Inspired by Art Deco and mid-century design, the collection combines a distinctive geometric silhouette and tactile expression with Buster + Punch’s signature solid-metal construction and precision engineering.

The collection creates a coordinated design system across hardware, lighting, switches, dimmers and accessories, with modular and customizable elements including interchangeable components, mixed-metal combinations and customizable electrical details.

HEX incorporates precision-engineered solid metal, PVD finishes and selected products made from marine-grade Stainless Steel 316 for improved durability and corrosion resistance in appropriate outdoor and hospitality applications. Hardware finishes include PVD Brass, Steel and Welders Black, with Smoked Bronze available as a plated finish.

EXPANDED CAST DOOR HARDWARE

Buster + Punch has expanded its CAST collection to include new door levers and knobs, bringing the collection’s distinctive materiality and architectural character to another essential interior detail.

Crafted from solid metal, CAST door hardware features a distinctive sand-cast texture that gives each piece a tactile, architectural quality. A concealed spring mechanism keeps the lever level for a clean, refined appearance.

The expanded collection includes door knob sets as well as passage and privacy door handle sets, allowing designers to carry the CAST aesthetic throughout a space.

BUSTER + PUNCH X TONESTER PAINTS

Alongside HEX and CAST, Buster + Punch is showcasing its collaboration with Tony Piloseno of Tonester Paints, exploring how paint color and architectural metal finishes can work together as part of a cohesive interior design approach.

The collaboration pairs bespoke Tonester paint colors with Buster + Punch’s signature metal finishes:

- Solid Brass + Casino Verde: A rich architectural green designed to complement the warm undertones of brass.

- Steel + Passport Blue: A deep blue designed to complement the cooler qualities of steel.

- Matte Black + Night MKT: A deep, moody brown paired with black metal for contrast and depth.

- Smoked Bronze + Undercroft: A sophisticated, earthy tone paired with Smoked Bronze to create a layered, tonal combination.

 

The collaboration encourages designers to consider paint and hardware together during the design process, creating intentional relationships between color, material and finish.

HIGH POINT MARKET

Buster + Punch will debut the HEX collection, showcase the expanded CAST door hardware and feature the Buster + Punch x Tonester Paints collaboration at showroom 3333 during High Point Market, October 23–27, 2026.

Visitors will be able to experience the new collections and collaboration in person, with Tonester founder Tony Piloseno also conducting live color-mixing demonstrations.

As part of the activation, Piloseno will lead “Hardware & Hue, Live” on Oct 24, and Oct 25, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at The Showplace Walkway. Piloseno will mix the bespoke paint colors created to complement Buster + Punch’s signature solid-metal finishes, sharing the creative process behind each pairing and demonstrating how color, material and finish can work together to transform a space.