LOGISTICS TO REMEMBER

Whenever you pick metal elements for your home, don’t forget to ask those basic functional questions. If you’re picking faucets for your bathroom or kitchen sink, look to see how many holes your countertop has. For door hardware, know which type of hardware you need for different types of doors. “There are different functions,” Kathryn says. “Entry doors (with a key); passage doors (everyday use, for going in and out); and privacy doors (with some way to lock it, like a bedroom or bathroom).” If you have dogs, also be aware that lever hardware won’t be a good idea. “Your dog will be able to exit really easily,” Kathryn says.

Our 2021 Brand Ambassador, Courtney Vettel of The Vettel Farm, has chosen a dark antiqued finish for her hardware. “In the restoration of our historic home, we wanted to choose hardware that had a rustic feel while also sustaining strong durability,” she says. “Delaney Hardware has such an amazing collection of doorknobs, and this Tuscany Bronze finish was the perfect complement to the historic doors in our home.”