As a designer I'm always on the look out for products that will make my kitchens one of a kind. Sometimes the necessary functionality of cabinet boxes can be redundant. As much as I tell clients "less is more", I can't fight the fact that most of us have lots of stuff and we need our storage, dammit! One way to add a little artfulness is with cabinet hardware. Du Verre The Hardware Co. is one of the companies I discovered on the Modenus Blog Tour New Orleans. Then, you know how you learn about something and then all of a sudden it seems to pop up everywhere? That's what happened to me and Du Verre. Whilst writing about the NKBA design winning kitchen below I discovered that the hardware used was none other than the Forged 3 Collection by, you guessed it, Du Verre!
sports Forged 3 handles by Du Verre in satin nickel finish. Photo by Evan White
Du Verre Hardware is a design leader for original, contemporary hardware. Made from recycled aluminum, Du Verre is environmentally friendly.
Co-Founder, CEO and Creative Director Gina Lubin teams up with innovative designers such as Clodagh to create truly unique and artful collections that can be considered sculpture with a function. Clodagh, who worked on the Primitive, Stacked and Tribal collections, is known for intelligent use of materials and natural elements. One hallmark of contemporary design is minimalism yet there has to be enough. "Clutter can undermine serenity, but minimalism should not be self denying", says Clodagh.
Available die cast finishes include Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze polished chrome and more. Each collection varies. I love that these are all as pleasurable to look at as they are to touch. If you'd like to experience Du Verre in person, click here to find a distributor in your area.