We seriously LOVE the Interior Designers we work with and we want to sing their skills from the rooftops.
Introducing DESIGNER SPOTLIGHTS where we showcase their incredible talents a little further.
First up is the wonderful Bec Shnider.
Make sure your handle width is in proportion with your drawer width.
We’ve taken the guess work out with a quick guide for our hardware:
96mm drill hole centred handle will suit a drawer up to 600mm wide
128mm drill hole centred handle will suit a drawer up to 800mm wide
256mm drill hole centred handle will suit a drawer any wider than 800mm
(an alternative to this is putting two 96mm handles at either end of the drawer.)
There are no strict rules around matching your tapware and handles. Contrasting colours can give a great look. The kitchen above pairs our Burnished Brass Bamboo handles with a matte black tap and a chrome sink.
If you're going to match your handles with your tapware, it's important for your finishes and colours to match perfectly. We recommend looking to these popular brands — Astra Walker, Sussex, Perrin and Rowe and Brodware, as our finishes match their colour ways.
Please allow us to introduce you to our latest arrivals, the Eden Hook and Atticus Hook.
The Eden Hook was inspired by English country homes and designed by Alison in collaboration with the Hepburn Hardware interiors community. This coat and hat hook was created to compliment a range of design aesthetics and is just at home in a French Provincial setting as she is in a classic heritage home.
With a wide domed top so your hat won’t dent, our Eden Hook is available in five of our favourite finishes – burnished brass, blackest black, satin nickel, polished chrome and an exterior rated raw brass; the choice to either mix metals or carry through an accent colour is all yours!
The Atticus Hook might look familiar! We’d forgive you for thinking it was our Atticus knob, but we’ve added a front-screw construction, so you can now carry Atticus from cabinetry to walls.
Interior stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones has reviewed our new hooks, and provided us with some tips on how to position them within the home.
Tell us what you think of our new hooks – Eden and Atticus?
I'm all about timeless and sophisticated design. I really like how both the Eden and Atticus hooks will never date and look great ten years from now.
What do you like most about our new Eden Hook?
I like the classic curve hook design. It's perfect for hanging up coats behind a door or on the wall and the beautiful finish options suit any style of home.
What design aesthetic do you feel the Eden Hook would be most ‘at home’ in?
I think it best suits classic period homes including - Victorian, terrace, country homesteads and Hamptons style... any home that has character and feels loved.
What are your top tips for selecting the “right” hook for a project?
Consider the location of the hook. Do you have the space for a large hook like the Eden or less space where the Atticus might be more suitable? Also, think about its purpose. What will you be hanging on it? Larger hooks best suit more oversized items and smaller hooks for lighter items. The design style of your home is also important. If your home is minimal and modern, then the Atticus would be better suited. If your home has period features, the Eden is the way to go.
Are you a metal mixer? Or do you prefer them to match?
I prefer to keep all the metal finishes consistent throughout the home. For example, when I'm using brass hardware for the joinery and hooks, I will match this with brass tapware in the bathrooms. I think it makes more of a statement this way.
How do you decide what colour metal to use on projects?
I first create a physical mood board with all the finishes and textures I plan to use in the home. I’ll then play around with various metal finishes to see which one suits the palette and textures on my mood board. I also research and find inspiration of other interiors with a similar feel to see what metals have been used and if it fits the interior I'm working on.
What advice do you have regarding the placement of hooks on walls? Doors?
Firstly, you need to know what you are drilling into? Is it gyprock or brick, do you have a stud behind? Ideally, if you have gyprock walls, you want to drill into the stud for maximum strength. So make sure you use the correct drill bit for the type of wall you are drilling into.
Secondly, you want to make sure you have your hooks at an ideal height. There is no perfect height, it’s whatever works for you. But I would say not too low. You don’t want your coats touching the floor collecting dirt and dust, but then not too high where short people (like me!) can’t reach.
Lastly, make sure you have enough of a gap between each hook to allow for large items, so it doesn't look cluttered.
And there you have it! Top tips from Kerrie-Ann Jones on the most asked questions about hook selections and placements.
You can shop our entire hook range here.
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French Provincial styling has been making it’s way into Australian interiors for a little while now, and has recently gained popularity due to it’s classic elegance.
At the forefront for many people’s go-to aesthetic has been a Hamptons styled kitchen, which has previously leaned towards a grander American style, however this is starting to change. Australia’s take on France’s style, or America’s for that matter, is always a more paired back version due to our house footprints generally being smaller and not having their pre-set architecture to back it up. So, we adopt the parts that we like and will work within our homes.
The French Provincial aesthetic stems from the providences of France, where country craftsmen began fusing design inspiration from town homes in the late 1700s, with country accents that made a unique blended style. This was achieved through finding a balance of chic elegance, and rustic, country style characteristics, drawn from timber pieces, including exposed beams, timber flooring and chunky furniture like dining tables, buffets and cupboards. French interior design style strikes that ideal balance between intricate details and luxury style, with casual effortlessness and timelessness.
The Australian version of French Provincial can be as simple as a using a white shaker cabinet profile, which stands the test of time and has easy appeal if renovating to sell, however adding trimmings that can be quite detailed (i.e. lighting, tapware and hardware). Our Kew handle has been the perfect blend of ornate intricacy, with it’s turned ends and detailed feet, but not too over the top that it looks like it’s just been taken out of a Chateau. You may also choose lattice or louvered cabinet doors to really embrace intricate details, but no matter what you pick our Kew range will compliment it perfectly. With a choice of handle lengths, including an appliance pull, it’s the easiest way to take of the influence of French provincial styling whilst making it your own.
Kitchen by Danielle Victoria Design, and photography by ESS Creative.
The most used colour palettes for this style include shades of white, neutrals, greys, creams, blushes and light blues. Our acid washed brass, satin nickel, or scorched black colourways add warm tones to this and are favoured by French provincial homes, as they complement the white and grey tones throughout the house.
Kitchen by Kate Walker Design. Photography by Armelle Habib.
When selecting your kitchen cupboards you may opt for heritage, shaker or raised panel cabinets that take inspiration from this classic style. Some of our favourites are ‘Waratah’, ‘Provincial’ and ‘Virginia’ by Farmers Doors.
Bespoke cabinets in Kate Walker's home featuring our Kew Handle. Photography by Armelle Habib.
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Our Kew Handle has been getting a lot of love lately! Taking in a French provincial scene the Kew Handle is designed to emulate this through out your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or laundry.
The Kew Handle is solid in brass construction and available in Acid Washed Brass, Scorched Black and Satin Nickel. The finish is designed to patina and age over time giving the handle that beautiful lived in relaxed look, making them look like they have been on your cabinetry for years.
these custom made Farmers Doors cabinets.
We love the contrast of the gorgeous white shaker style cabinetry paired with the Kew Handle and Ascot Knob in Scorched Black in this laundry by House of Cove.
The Kew Handle in Satin Nickel really doing her thing on these stunning custom design cabinet door mouldings by The Space Within.
Images by Three Birds Renovations
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With some of the most outstanding woodlands in England, the Surrey county is home to an array of the most endearing country estates. These homes and cottages were the perfect inspiration for our Surrey range and perfectly highlight the simple country life.
This quaint English town is famously known for its World Heritage-listed botanic gardens and manicured grand landscapes. Our Kew handle is designed with all things refined, with it’s intricate turned ends with a fine smooth grab.
