Hey All! Where did the time go? It’s April! I’m excited because it’s finally warming up here and gardening weather is in sight. I’m back with another round-up of things I’m into right now. First off is the 60’s/70’s modern architecture inspired by Sea Ranch and Fire Island Pines. These are two modernist developments on either coast... Read more
It’s been a while since I posted anything about my house, so I thought I would give you an update. If you follow my personal instagram account then you’ve been following along as I make some minor changes around the house – moving rugs around, getting a new-to-me family room sofa, new coffee table, hanging... Read more
Hi all, it’s Kate Cabiltes! If you live in the NYC area, you may have heard about the recent opening of another location of The Wing, a women’s co-working and community space. Similar to other shared work spaces like WeWork, this company is a female run haven described by one of its designers Hilary Koyfman... Read more
Hi all, Kate Cabiltes here! With this gloomy March weather as of late I’ve been drawn to spaces reminiscent of summer and the beach! This light sun-drenched space by Florida based design firm Olivia O’Bryan Design is a dining room that I can appreciate. Decked out in predominantly whites and natural colors with minimal print and clutter... Read more
This week we are hanging out in Austin again for SXSW to feature another fabulous local Design Crush, Maureen Stevens. Maureen’s approachable interiors are both well-edited and immensely functional. She is a master of mixing interior design styles, old and new, classic and modern, to create a modern take on the classic, the unpretentious, and the approachable. Maureen states:... Read more
This week we head to Austin to feature the luxury stylings of our Design Crush, Erin Williamson. Erin brings a fine art visual and aesthetic grounding and translates it into a living, breathing space. Her work is as functional as it is handsome without being formulaic. I just love what Erin does with intimate interior... Read more
I can’t believe it’s already March? What happened? I feel like I’m still seeing people and wishing them Happy New Year. That said, I’m excited that it’s finally starting to warm up and I’ve been super inspired to design new hardware lately (thanks to my great team that takes some of the day to day... Read more
Hi, it’s Kate Cabiltes! I recently stumbled across a peek into the new The Nomad Hotel Los Angeles on The Neo-Trad and instantly was smitten. Already a fan of their Manhattan location, this LA hotel also designed by industry talent Jacques Garcia is a 1920s gem of a space. While the public spaces are fabulous (see images on The Neo-Trad), the guest suites... Read more
Hello, Kate Cabiltes again! There is never a shortage of office ideas on Pinterest and I found this polished modern office nook while scanning the site recently. This modern meets mid century look would be fairly easy to achieve and because of the mostly neutral palette more chances can be taken with shape and texture. My favorite piece in... Read more
As purveyors of luxury hardware, we adore high end interior designers with a distinctive voice. This week we are honored to feature the uniquely modern work of Neal Beckstedt. Beckstedt is a master of blending vintage, contemporary and custom pieces to create timeless, elegant and functional environments. His quietly elegant residential spaces are known for their “modest luxury” as well... Read more
Happy Design Crush Monday! As makers of high end hardware, we always like to feature luxury designers whose aesthetic we admire. We feel a unique simpatico with the eclectic styling of New Orleans based Logan Killien Interiors. Katie Logan LeBlanc and Jensen Killen are a design duo who create a visually dynamic and contextual aesthetic we can... Read more
Hi all, Kate Cabiltes here! This bathroom by talented Cali-based design firm Black Lacquer Design is everything. I’m often afraid to experiment with funky wallpapers or paint colors but I believe a bathroom is a great place to start when testing the waters with a hue or print that is out of your comfort zone. The bold use... Read more