Decorate With Hardware - November 2009

November 2009

In This Issue

Feature Article:
"Decorate with Hardware"

Color of the Month -

"Brown"

About Premise Design

Hi Friends & Valued Clients,

During the winter months, we tend to spend more time indoors. Feeling great in your own home is even more important. So itís a perfect time to update and refresh your space.

But there is no need to do a total home renovation to get a new, fresh feeling in your home. There are many quick, simple techniques for transforming the look and feel of a room. And this month gives you a very easy way to do that.

Decorate with Hardware

One of the quickest ways to transform the look of a room is by changing your cabinet hardware. Cabinet hardware provides the finishing touch to cabinets and drawers, and can also add a spark of color and style. For a new look, you can update your entire kitchen or bathroom, or simply replace the hardware on one piece of furniture in the living room.

There is an unlimited variety of styles, shapes, and colors available for drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, and door handles. But the most important consideration in selecting hardware is function. Make sure that the handle you choose will be comfortable to use. If a drawer is very heavy, it will require a substantial pull.

Look for hardware that matches your style. If you have an Old World look, avoid shiny finishes, and opt instead for materials like crackled porcelain or rubbed metals. Do you prefer country? Drawer knobs come in fun shapes like pigs and roosters. For contemporary designs, stainless steel and satin nickel are good choices.

Sometimes changing the hardware on one piece of furniture can update an entire room. Update the wall unit with new pulls and handles, and it will look like you bought a brand new piece.

You can actually create a focal point in a room using unique hardware. Look for contrasting colors, unique shapes, and whimsical themes.

For a fun, eclectic mood, mix different designs of hardware in one room. To keep the harmony, just make sure one element matches (color, shape, size, etc.).

Hardware is a wonderful way to express your personality in a functional way. Itís great when a simple idea makes such a big difference. By adding the latest cabinet ìjewelry,î you can quickly give your room a whole new look!

Brown is one color that never really goes out of style. Although the shade of brown that you choose can make or break a room.

Chocolate brown has been popular for a while, but now the trend is changing, as lighter, richer browns begin to make an appearance. We're seeing browns shift to the shades of spices and beverages. Think rich coffee bean, cognac, and cinnamon!

These tints of brown are being paired with interesting colors - like stonewash blue, desert sage, and silver pink, creating eye-catching, beautiful combinations.

If you are looking to add an accent or create a bold statement, choose metallic shades of brown, like copper and bronze.For more natural looks, use beige shades, like the colors of parchment, cardboard, muslin, and hay.

As the senior designers of Premise Design, Melinda Richardson and Heather Arthurs have 19 years of combined experience helping clients realize their homeís full potential. Their personable approach creates designs perfectly suited to each clientís specific challenges, needs and desires.

Let us show you how great your place can be.

A full list of our services and our portfolio can be found at www.premisedesign.ca. Or, contact us at 403-452-6200 for more information.