No One Ever Said Your Hardware Has to Blend In

By Esme Stern, Domino

GRAPHIC BY MADELINE MONTOYA

GRAPHIC BY MADELINE MONTOYA

Appliances, finishes, and hardware are often the last pieces of the design puzzle. Style doesn’t matter as long as the fridge keeps the food cold, right? Not so fast. This season we’re putting the fun back in functional and giving the once-minor players the glow-up they deserve. Punchy colors in these unexpected places (think: faucets, cabinet doors, even light switches) add depth and personality to a room without going overboard. We’ve rounded up our favorite vibrant finishes to help you embrace the rainbow in your kitchen, bathroom, and beyond. Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but a canary yellow faucet sure is. LS 990 Double Wall Switch & Frame Les Couleurs by JUNG, The Conran Shop (£45.00)£45.00

Switch it up with shades from Le Corbusier’s famous color palette. These bold, shapely additions light up a room before they’re even turned on. Match Cabinet System by Muller Van Severen, Reform Muller Van Severen brings its Technicolor touch to IKEA-compatible cabinet systems in the same durable material as its cutting boards. Luxembourg and Sidney Wash Basin, Huguet Terrazzo perfection in the form of a sink crafted in sunny Majorca with natural pigments. Up Down Sconce, In Common With ($375)$375.00

Whether you’re upside down or right-side up, you can’t go wrong with this two-for-one special: One bulb acts as a task light while the other casts an ambient glow. Customized True 42 Refrigerator, True Residential With a stainless steel interior, a control panel to adjust light and temperature, and multiple storage options (drawers, baskets, and bins), this refrigerator will transform your kitchen from amateur to Top Chef–worthy. Bathroom Faucet, Vola ($848)$848 Vola lets you choose from a myriad of hues for a personalized faucet to match your wildest dreams. Pill Basin, Nood Co ($990)$990.00 Installing a statement sink like this smooth, rounded concrete one is the step in your self-care routine you never knew you needed. Handles by Hewi, Häfele

Take your cabinets from so-so to spectacular with playful pulls in your choice of 16 colors, from ruby red to green apple.

Macey Laurick