STORI Handle Trends: What’s Hot in Utility, Laundry and Boot Room Design

In the world of interior design, it’s often the smallest details that make the biggest impact. Handles in particular play a key role in utility, laundry and boot room spaces. They aren’t just about function – they play a big part in the look and feel of these often-forgotten spaces in our homes.

As we delve into the latest handle trends within our Inspiration Gallery, including those favoured by STORI customers, we’ll also explore how they can enhance both functionality and style.

Handles Matter

Handles are more than just a means to open and close doors and drawers; they are an expression of style. In areas like utility and laundry rooms, where practicality is key, choosing the right handles ensures a perfect balance of convenience and design.

Let’s take a look at some of the latest handle trends in the STORI Collection, featuring real-life project examples that showcase their impact.

Sleek Minimalism: Handleless Rail System

Opting for a Handleless Rail System in utility cabinetry offers a sleek, modern aesthetic that can transform any space. One of the primary benefits are their seamless look – no handles overpowering the overall look, just smooth, uninterrupted lines that enhance the overall design.

This minimalist, fuss-free style keeps things looking tidy and makes cleaning a breeze – no tricky corners for dust and grime to hide in! Additionally, the handleless design promotes accessibility, allowing you to open cabinets effortlessly with a simple push or pull. Overall, opting for true handleless cabinetry combines functionality with style, making it a smart choice for modern homes.

Perfect Pairing: Matching Cup Handles and Knobs

Choosing traditional Cup Handles and Knobs for boot room cabinetry brings a charming and timeless appeal to bootility spaces. One of the key benefits is their ergonomic design, making them easy to grip, especially handy when your hands are full or wet. These classic hardware options come in a variety of finishes and styles, giving you the freedom to show off your style, while adding a polished touch to your boot room. Cup handles and knobs can add a touch of character, and warmth, while making the space feel more inviting. These handles are built to last, tough enough to handle daily wear and tear while still looking great – making them a smart and stylish pick for any boot room.

From Subtle to Bold: Metallic Finishes

Opting for Metallic Finished Handles such as brushed brass, polished chrome, nickel, and copper, can elevate your cabinetry while providing practical advantages. These finishes are not only visually striking – but they also bring either a sleek, modern vibe, or a vintage charm depending on your style. Plus, they’re durable enough to handle daily use without losing their shine, while being easy to clean.

Their reflective surfaces can help bounce natural light around the room, making the space feel brighter and more welcoming. Whether you favour the timeless elegance of brass or the sleek contemporary vibe of chrome, metallic finishes strike the perfect balance between style and everyday practicality in any utility room.

Hold on Tight: Bar and Bow Handles

Bar Handles and Bow Handles featuring smooth and textured finishes not only deliver a modern and sleek look, but also enhance usability. These types of handles provide a comfortable grip, to effortlessly access cabinets or drawers, even when your hands are full of laundry! Many homeowners prefer to keep Bar or Bow Handles consistent throughout their kitchen for a cohesive look. This creates a more clean and harmonious flow in the space, particularly in areas that transition from laundry to kitchen.

Colour Drenching: Handles & Cabinetry

Colour drenching handles can be a striking and stylish choice for cabinetry in utility, laundry, and boot rooms. By opting for handles in the same colour as the cabinetry, like black D Handles paired with Graphite cabinetry, you can create a sleek and sophisticated look that enhances the overall design. This technique not only adds a touch of modernity but also allows for a clean and uncluttered aesthetic, making the space feel more streamlined. Colour drenching is a great way to highlight a room’s features, while keeping everything looking seamless and stylish. It helps create a bold, unified backdrop that makes the space feel more put-together and functional, without much effort.

Choosing handles that blend into the space rather than stand out can also help to create a more clutter-free environment – perfect for busy areas where order and a sense of calm are essential! Whether you’re going for a minimalist vibe or a bold, contemporary look, colour drenching handles can be an excellent way to achieve your desired aesthetic in utility spaces.

Daring Details: Bold Colour Choice

Adding bold or statement handles to your cabinetry is a simple way to make a big visual impact, turning everyday spaces into stylish focal points.

Pairing Brass finished Cup Handles with Heritage Green cabinetry creates a striking contrast, bringing a touch of elegance to the space while transforming a functional area into a stylish statement.

Similarly, Copper finished D Handles paired with bright, Colour Matched cabinetry can create a focal point, drawing the eye and adding a touch of personality and flair.

Style You Can Feel: Textured Handles

Incorporating textured handles into utility room cabinetry offers a perfect blend of style and durability. Textured Bar Handles add a modern touch to main cabinetry while similarly, textured T Bar Handles for drawers and cupboards not only enhance aesthetic appeal but also improve usability. The durable character of these handles adds a layer of robustness, while also hiding fingerprints and minor scratches, keeping them looking fresher for longer!

Whether it’s the clean, contemporary look of Handleless Rail Systems, the timeless appeal of Cup Handles or the vibrance of bold finishes, the right handles can transform the practical, everyday areas in your home into stylish, eye-catching spaces.

Explore More with STORI

Looking for more handle inspiration? Visit the Real Stories section of our website to see some recently completed projects by our network of approved retailers throughout the UK & Ireland.