We remodeled our own personal kitchen on a below-average budget ($119/sqft) using IKEA cabinets and Walnut Studiolo leather drawer pulls and handles. During the process, we learned that a few big design compromises kept us on budget and schedule, while freeing us up to splurge on a few important design details (that are now our favorite features!). We also share a few tips we learned to make DIY kitchen planning easier. All in all, we managed to come in under budget and on schedule thanks to careful planning and a willingness to compromise. Here's how:

Announcing a new design from Walnut! The Lovejoy leather cabinet handle performs a magic trick in industrial design. Its elegant, slim profile disappears into modern, Euro-style cabinetry for a beautifully integrated look and a strong, two-point connection.

When working on a unique project, small finishing touches like our Leather Drawer Pulls can be the perfect accent to compliment the space. That’s what Marie-Helene Laporte discovered when she embarked on the remodel of her extraordinary condominium nestled inside a castle.

Our all-leather pulls and handles are a natural choice for homes with children. These soft, durable, and natural furniture features are a smart choice for safety, durability, and sustainability.

Here at Walnut Studiolo, we love to cook with the fresh foods that are available in our region. That means we use the kitchen a lot, and we know how easy it is for the space to quickly become cluttered. Here is our handy seven-step process for decluttering your kitchen from start to finish.

Presenting our newest design! This all-leather bin pull is perfect for tidy drawer faces.  The shape of our bin pull mimics the look of vintage metal bin pulls, but it's made with sturdy leather, warm to the touch and soft on impact.

The Emily Post guide to anniversary gifts has become to go-to standard for what category of gifts to give each year. The list includes two of our favorite materials - leather (year three) and wood (year five).

Announcing our newest design! A small leather tab is perfect for small spaces, tight corners, and lightweight doors. Named for the graceful Gothic arches of the St Johns Bridge, our tab pull is handcrafted, sustainable, and always American-made in our Oregon workshop.