Cochrane Nimbus Pewter Glaze pairs the cool Nimbus grey paint with a hand-applied pewter glaze on the Cochrane door profile, which has refined inset molding detail at the panel edges. The combination produces a sophisticated tone-on-tone layered finish with substantial architectural character.
The Cochrane Profile
The Cochrane door has more substantial profile detail than basic Shaker designs, with refined inset molding that creates additional shadow lines beyond the rail-and-stile joints. On this profile, glaze settles into more architectural detail, producing greater dimensional character per door than flatter alternatives. Pewter glaze on the cool Nimbus base creates subtle warm-cool tension at each molding edge.
Specifications
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Style: Cochrane door profile, full overlay, inset molding detail.
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Material: Solid maple frame, MDF center panel.
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Base color: Nimbus, a soft cool-leaning grey.
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Glaze: Pewter, a warm grey-brown, hand-applied.
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Topcoat: Conversion varnish for moisture and splash protection.
Best Application
Formal transitional kitchens with substantial architectural character, classical-leaning remodels that want refined dimensional detail, and homes with substantial millwork or refined molding throughout. The Cochrane profile combined with pewter glaze on cool Nimbus reads as designed sophistication suited to formal dining-adjacent kitchens and primary residences with refined design intent.
Hardware Direction
Aged brass, brushed brass, and brushed nickel all register cleanly against the warm-cool layered finish. The substantial profile detail also pairs better with restrained hardware (slim T-bars, simple knobs) than with oversized pulls that compete with the architectural molding. Matte black creates strong contrast that reads modern against the classical profile.
Care Notes
Profile-detail glazed finishes with substantial molding need careful upkeep at the inside corners. The Cochrane profile has more glazed edges per door than simpler styles. Wipe with a damp microfiber and avoid abrasive scrubs. Touch-up kits cover light corner wear over years.
Order a real door sample. The substantial architectural detail combined with warm-cool layering creates a character that varies under different lighting and shows different at full scale than at swatch size.
