12 Stunning Examples of Next-Generation Hardware

The Kevo 2nd Gen touch-to-open smart lock is slated for release later this spring, as an upgraded version of the already-successful Kwikset Kevo 1st Gen smart lock. The DIY smart lock allows keyless entry for homeowners through a smartphone app, guest e-keys, scheduled e-keys and a plethora of options for integrated home appliances. Price upon request, through Lowe’s, lowes.com, kwikset.com.

Available in slide and swing variations, the Even door from DDC explores the aesthetics of the crosspiece—featured on both sides of the door, making it perfectly double sided. Price upon request, ddcnyc.com.

The Bowery collection of curtain rods from the Shade Store is capable of side, wall or ceiling mounting and is available in three stylish finishes—smoke, espresso and java—and four unique finials: tapon, crown (shown), top or torch. Price upon request, theshadestore.com.

Choice of wood is always the starting point for Biaki, and when it came to the Nara door (pictured here), straight-grain Douglas fir was the winner. Coated in Biaki’s signature clear finish and capped with a polished brass border, the Nara’s simplistic design gives way to an ultra-contemporary look. Price upon request, biakiny.com.

The Camden knob from Waterworks drew its utilitarian-inspired design from the hand-finished facets of antique safes, keeping an industrial look and feel, while emanating elegance. $175, waterworks.com.

Inspired by 1930s glass switches, the Invisible Lightswitch from Forbes & Lomax sits on a three-millimeter transparent acrylic plate and is secured without the use of screws. Finishes include brass, nickel silver, stainless steel or antique bronze toggle switches, dimmer knobs and push buttons, as well as a selection of invisible outlets. $95, forbesandlomax.com.

Crafted from solid brass and available in four lustrous finishes—oil-rubbed bronze, antique copper, iron and pewter (shown here)—the Ring Door Knocker from RH is a nod to the door knockers of yore, while keeping a polished eye on the road ahead. Starting at $48, rh.com.

With a focus on endless design opportunities, Baldwin’s new Boulder collection, part of the Pocket Door Lock (PDL) product line, features rustic undertones and is available in 18 finishes. Starting at $515, through Ring’s End, ringsend.com, baldwinhardware.com.

Shown here in a silicon-bronze, light-escutcheon frame and silicon-bronze dark weave texture, the Designer Textures doorbell button from Rocky Mountain Hardware is crafted using Old-World casting techniques and undergoes a 20-plus-step process before reaching your hands. $273, through Klaffs, klaffs.com, rockymountainhardware.com.

Customized to be a decorative piece in the Waldorf Astoria Restaurant, the Bird door pull from Urban Archaeology is available in an array of living finishes—shown here in polished nickel—that will change over time but never rust. Starting at $1,250, urbanarchaeology.com.

With options that include polished chrome, satin rose bronze and satin nickel (shown here) finishes, California Faucets’ decorative hardware offers numerous options for creating compelling spaces. Starting at $22, calfaucets.com.

Dezi Home’s Alchemi collection’s towel holder/shelving unit is the shape shifter of hardware. Attached horizontally, it becomes a convenient shelving system for soap dispensers, toothbrushes and more; vertically, it becomes a towel rack (shown here). Starting at $295, through Bender Supply, benderplumbing.com, dezihome.com.