Abode by Serena Mitnik-Miller & Mason St. Peter

Author:Serena Mitnik-Miller & Mason St. Peter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2019-05-23T04:00:00+00:00

In the bathroom of our Great Highway apartment, the existing tile ledge was much too thin to hold anything useful, so we added a piece of framing lumber to serve as a shelf and painted it white.

Hooks and Pegs

When it comes to making jackets orderly or displaying your hat collection, you cannot beat a selection of hooks or pegs. They not only incorporate your things into your living space (rather than exiling them to a closet) but also create the appealing impression of organized chaos—an integral aspect of our design philosophy.

Our favorite hanging fixtures tend to be simple, hand-forged brass hooks or bentwood and plywood versions (like the ones made by our friend the artist Josh Duthie) and Shaker-style knobs and pegs—so visually and tangibly satisfying in their solid simplicity.

If you are looking to create a design moment, installing a line or cluster of hooks will result in a composition with lovely visual rhythm. (Of course, one or two hooks are also ideal for suiting any storage needs in a small area—like equipping the back of your door to hold your towel.) When you put up hooks, you may be adding as many as twelve holes in the wall, so, as ever, it’s best to be prepared: Map out the spots where you are installing ahead of time to avoid unnecessary marks. Hooks are also our go-to option for outdoor needs, since they are available in weather-resistant materials.

A Shaker-style peg rack, on the other hand, will only require two holes in the wall, but is more of a visual commitment, as you are essentially adding a hanging piece of furniture to your environment. You want to make sure that the aesthetic is compatible with your surroundings. We prefer the really long versions—six to eight feet—because if you are going to make this statement, it’s best to really make it. The shorter versions don’t tend to do the design justice, in which case, you’re better off opting for hooks.

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