Hardware • Kitchen Studio of Naples

November 27, 2016May 10, 2017

New Hardware from SA Baxter

New Hardware | Undulate Suite | KitchAnn Style

When you’re looking for hardware to complete the look of a room you can feel like you’re in a sea of mushroom knobs and wire pulls. That’s why it’s so refreshing when a new hardware line comes along.

The Undulate Suite of hardware was unveiled in September at What’s New, What’s Next at the New York Design Center by SA Baxter. Continue reading “New Hardware from SA Baxter“

August 7, 2016May 11, 2017

Pittsburgh Paints Color of the Year 2017

Violet Verbena PPG COTY 2017 | KitchAnn Style

PPG Paints has unveiled its 2017 Color of the Year: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), a “grayed-off, moody purple with a chameleon-like presence.”

“Violet Verbena is at once as nostalgic as it is modern,” said Dee Schlotter, senior color marketing manager, PPG. “Purple was unanimously selected as the 2017 color of the year by PPG’s global color experts for its distinctive qualities. We are seeing this shade of violet on the runway in fashion, and in textiles for the commercial and residential segments.”

Does this color feel like a blending of Pantone’s 2016 Serenity and Rose Quartz? Continue reading “Pittsburgh Paints Color of the Year 2017“

March 21, 2016May 11, 2017

Chic Leather and Closet Design

When I talk about leather in the closet, I’m not referring to your leather jacket or purses. I’m referring to leather as a surface material.

Leather floor tiles are soft under foot and work well with radiant heating in colder climates. Undeniably luxurious when installed, leather only grows more beautiful with age as it gains its patina. Continue reading “Chic Leather and Closet Design“

August 2, 2015

What I’m Completely Obsessed With

Meet Pablo and Dora from the “Handle the Art” hardware collection by Folwell Studios. These pulls are my newest design obsession.

“Handle the Art” is a unique selection of pulls and knobs, all original, signed, bronze sculptures by artist Gail Folwell.

Pablo measures 13 inches high by 3.25 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep; while Dora measures 12.5 inches high by 3.75 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep.

These two pieces would so amazing on a set of integrated wine coolers or refrigerators.

Folwell Studios makes smaller sculptural knobs and pulls for cabinetry that is meant to “break the mold” on how art collectors, designers and homeowners think about cabinet hardware.

“Good design is visually pleasing. Good art makes conceptual connections with people. Best of both worlds: utilitarian art, cabinet hardware. We touch our cabinet pulls every day. Sculpture is so tactile, and we’re taught not to touch the art. That’s crazy. Sculptural forms are wonderful to the touch.” – Gail Folwell

Folwell’s figurative work demonstrates a wide range of human experience. Her sculptures express feelings through shapes, texture, physical connections, and actions.

I think we are very fortunate that what was originally just a personal touch of decor in the Folwell home is available for anyone who wants to start collecting sculptural art.

For more information on the artist and her sculptures visit claggettrey.com.