Trust Matters

Lynchburg Dental Center offers services in the areas of family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, implants and restoration, dentures, and dental hygiene—ensuring confident, healthy smiles.

Getting trendy

Changing your hardware is a good way to freshen up the facade of your doors and keep things current without veering too far into passing trends. That being said, there are a few noteworthy trends in hardware fashion that won’t seem dated anytime soon. For instance, gold hardware enjoyed a resurgence in popularity over the past few years, and that trend is here to stay. Likewise, matte black metal became en vogue with the onset of the modern farmhouse stye. While gray, white and shiplap are on their way out, the matte black metal drawer pulls and doorknobs of modern farmhouse design are sticking around for the long haul.

Vintage glass knobs and pulls aren’t just for living room and bedroom doors anymore, they’re slowly making their way into more kitchens and bathrooms. They offer an elegant way to give a glamorous touch to any area of your home.

One new trend for 2023 comes in the form of the edge pull. Streamlined and simple, edge pulls deliver a large dose of upto-date style in a small, sleek package. And of course, we can’t forget to mention one of the more controversial trends out there (there can be controversy over anything, folks!): mixing metals. Proponents of mixing metals take the point of view that if Rolex can do it, I can, too — and it’s hard to argue with that logic, isn’t it? If you find the mixed metal look appealing and long to add a touch of luxury to your kitchen and bath, then start by evaluating the undertones of the metals. In other words, blending warm and cool tones (e.g. polished chrome paired with nickel) will result in a mismatch, not an artful blend. Instead, try oil-rubbed bronze finishes with copper tones, for example.

You certainly can and should go ahead and mix finishes if you’re going to mix metals! Pair that polished nickel with satin brass, and remember that matte black plays nicely with essentially any shiny, polished finish.

Finally, remember that the hardware you choose is really the little something that can tie the elements of a room together. It can add contrast or sheen; it can emphasize a vintage style or a modern design. Enjoy shopping for new “jewelry” for your bath, kitchen or furniture update, and bring a fresh look to your space. ✦