Get inspired looks with Schlage locks and knobs. With loads of hardware combinations and finishes, you can upgrade your curb appeal—or restyle every room in your home, all with peace of mind. Browse for your perfect interior style and see what Schlage style’s match from the front door to the spare bedroom and beyond.
The smell of the ocean, the sand on your feet, the breeze in your hair. There’s nothing as refreshing and rejuvenating as being by the coast. Coastal style is a relaxed beachy feel that takes hues from Hamptons luxury and small quirks of coastal cottage style. Through use of natural light, soft tones, and a clean look, it's meant to bring the breeziness of the beach into your home.
In order to create a cosy, easy vibe, a coastal design makes use of many natural elements, like furniture and decor made out of wicker, rattan, or light, weathered woods, and fabrics. White is key. Similar to a minimalist design that less is more and leaning towards a neutral palette. But remember to keep it soft, like a warmer beige or khaki, a light shade of blue, grey, or green
A design style that is becoming increasingly popular is Farmhouse, mainly because of its warmth and comfort. Everything about Farmhouse - from the paint, to the furniture, to the accessories - are simple and sturdy. There are a lot of natural colours, natural wood, and reclaimed materials.
Farmhouse is all about simplicity and is best represented by natural, neutral colours like beige, grey, and white. Using a variety of textures helps add dimension to your home. This can include weatherboard walls, a stone fireplace, or a reclaimed beam for a mantle. Overall, the Farmhouse look is focused on simplicity. It feels natural as if the look was created over a period of time. The furniture doesn’t need to match.
The past can pave the way for a brighter future. What was once beautiful can remain to be so today. And in the right hands, a nod to tradition becomes a delightful departure from the ordinary. That's what we call traditional style.
Light colours add instant airiness and space to a room. They’re also a great way to unite old and new elements on a cohesive background and highlight decorative elements like darker, natural woodwork. A simple way to modernise an older home’s interior is to add eclectic, contemporary accessories.
When people think of industrial style, they often associate it with lofts boasting oversized black metal windows, raw unfinished wood, and exposed bricks. And to the contrary, this design style is not only applicable to urban environments.
Industrial style decor comprises of stripped back architectural details including the use of bare bricks, metals, and wood, as well as salvaged and recycled materials. Industrial style furnishings are usually hardwearing and often obtained from reclaimed yards.
From clean straight lines to a bold finish such as black, check out our recommended products to suit this style.
In Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, and Sweden), natural daylight is a rare commodity, especially in winter. Even in the summer, their light is softer and greyer unlike the bright sunlight we enjoy in New Zealand. So, the Scandi design style is minimalistic that uses every interior décor to ensure that natural light bounces around the room.
To create a Scandi theme at home, use a colour palette that’s generally white and off-white. So your room doesn't look sterile, add gently greyed down colours like gentle grey greens such as sage, soft duck egg blues, or light shades of grey. Many Scandi styles do incorporate pops of black and charcoal.
Similar but not the same, minimalist style boarders on the same line as modern but involves using the bare essentials to create a simple and uncluttered space. Clean lines, uncluttered, monochromatic and the term "less is more", minimalist style is deliberate and well thought out spaces.
In order to create a clean, simple space, you'll need to declutter. The main part of the minimalist aesthetic is focusing on the natural architecture of the building, keeping lines clean. Accentuate the style with light crisp colours and add natural dimension by using wood features on the floor or even ceilings.
A contemporary style is a modern and current approach to design, it reflects the design trends of today, and is ever evolving to changing modern interior styles. Don’t be fooled by the perception of a contemporary style. It can be labelled as ‘cold and impersonal’, however getting the balance right, with warm tones, textured furnishings, and artwork with character, can create an open and inviting home, that is simple but deliberate with its clean approach.
If you listen to design experts, adding colour to your walls is back in again. However, consider soft neutral or earthy tones for your walls for greater versatility, and provide a balance of bolder colours for your furniture and furnishings. Let your furnishings add character and modernisation to your design, ensuring they are at the same time simple and uncluttered.
Schlage makes it easy to upgrade your home’s hardware—in fact, all you need is a screwdriver. And with different styles and the variety of finishes available, you’ll find the perfect look for your home.
Mixing metal finishes can add dimension and visual interest to a room. Instead of a monochromatic, space, you create intrigue and the illusion of texture with small touches. A mix of finishes can blend styles and make a room more reflective of your personal taste.
Not all lighting is created equally. Just think about how differently you feel in the dressing room of a clothing store versus outside in the sunshine. Follow this guide to lighting to make your home feel more welcoming, peaceful, and secure.
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Featuring the stunning Schlage Encode Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt and Schlage Trento Pull Handle, this showhome showcases the simple use of clean lines throughout the exterior of this home for a classic kiwi home.
Mixing textures and colours on your exterior can create a great first impression. The combination of natural stained timber and black stained timber on this exterior is quite eye-catching.
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