Can you verify the collection name and finish you used in this kitchen design?
I used the Thin Square Pull in the Champagne finish from Atlas Homewares.
Tell us why you chose Atlas Homewares for your kitchen design.
This pull has clean lines and bridges transitional and modern design.
Describe the project and how you fulfilled your plans for the space.
The entire home was overhauled to meet the needs of its new owners. We opened up the kitchen space to offer clear views of the water beyond the yard and reconfigured the windows on the wall to highlight the admired symmetry. A tall wall with refrigeration and pantry cabinetry was also built, accompanied by a large island. The nearby breakfast room and mudroom also complement the kitchen with matching door styles and cabinetry hardware.
Did you run into any challenges with this specific project?
The biggest challenge of this project was the ceiling height, which was lower than ideal. We created wide open spaces and used light colors to draw the eye away from the ceiling height and to the beauty of the space.
Tell us about yourself. What is your design style, passion, and/or inspiration?
I was drawing floorplans in elementary school and dreaming up homes, so I knew I wanted to get into this field from a young age. I work with both modern European and transitional European/American cabinetries. I love incorporating antique pieces into modern/transitional spaces, creating a unique story in the home. I add details that are not commonly seen today while keeping clean lines for a breath of fresh air.
Did you visit a showroom for the hardware? If so, where did you visit?
I did not. Instead, I ordered samples to put them against the sample doors for the cabinetry. Atlas Homewares will mail you up to 3 samples at no charge; you just pay for the shipping!
What hardware trends are you seeing today?
People are leaning towards clean and simple lines with hardware. Texture is also becoming more popular. If the hardware has some detail, knurling, or a backplate, it adds depth to the texture, without becoming too fussy.
Do you have any tips about how to choose the best hardware for your space, lifestyle and/or style preferences?
A lot of my clients think about who is using the kitchen. If they have young kids, they want something easier to clean and less likely to get mucked up from sticky little fingers. There are certain places where you can have fun with hardware—maybe you have built-ins around a fireplace, or on a hutch, and that’s where they’ll add more texture and depth.
What’s the best interior design lesson you have learned?
When you’re designing a space for a client, you need to lean into their design style, not yours. You’re there to work on their home, and if you push them to take a risk that they’re truly not ready for, they’ll regret hiring a designer in the first place. You’re there to help guide them with the overall beauty as well as the function of the space, and if you do that, then they’ll respect your expertise.
