Design Stories

A Designer’s Guide to Newbury Hardware’s Signature Finishes

Finishes don’t just color hardware—they set the mood of a room, manage how light behaves, and determine how the pieces will age alongside daily use. Below is a designer-focused guide... Read more...

Bay Area Kitchen Contractors 2025: How to Choose (Plus 10 Firms to Know)

Fog, salt air, hills, and sun—all in a single afternoon. Remodeling a kitchen in the Bay Area isn’t just about taste; it’s about working with contractors who understand the microclimates,... Read more...

Bay Area Design Power List 2025: 15 Studios Defining Luxury

1) NICOLEHOLLIS (San Francisco) Known for gallery-level restraint, artful texture, and calm, high-contrast palettes. Multiple recent accolades and recurring AD100 recognition. NICOLEHOLLIS+1Architectural DigestHardware vibe: Satin black PVD or brushed brass... Read more...

Bay Area Finishes Guide: Hardware That Withstands Fog, Salt Air, and Sun

Microclimates change everything. What thrives in Sausalito can fail in Walnut Creek. Here’s how to specify hardware that looks beautiful—and lasts—across the Bay. The Bay Area’s microclimates at a glance... Read more...

The Heft of Luxury: Why Materials Matter in High-End Design

How something feels in your hand says as much as how it looks across the room. In luxury design, heft isn’t a coincidence—it’s a choice. Why “heft” feels like quality... Read more...