Inside the Studio: Inspiration Behind the Mosaic Trim Collections

Go behind the scenes with Pin & Tumbler Studio and meet the team bringing door hardware innovation to life. For this first installment of our Inside the Studio series, we sat down with Aida W., Senior Industrial Designer, to pick her brain on the origins of the new studio and inspiration behind the Mosaic Trim Collections.

1. What inspired the creation of Pin & Tumbler Studio?

The team here at Schlage wanted an outlet for creative, outside-the-box design. When most people think of door hardware, they picture something very standard. While the tried and true certainly has its place, we want to start pushing the boundary with new materials, finishes and designs that really spark delight and inspiration – all while keeping the homeowner at the heart of every decision. Door hardware is a given element in every home – why not make it fun and exciting? With some reimagining and clever design, we are aiming to do just that. Through limited-release collections, we are giving homeowners a unique outlet to express themselves and be at the leading edge of innovation.

2. What inspired the creation of the Mosaic Trim Collections?

Door hardware is typically static – you pick a design and live with it for a long time. We thought, what if you could easily update your door hardware as your style evolves? Being able to personalize your door hardware with new mosaic trim inserts keeps your hardware feeling fresh and creates a fun moment to customize in your home.

3. How do the Mosaic Trim Collections work?

It’s super simple. First, you decide on one of the two collections - bold or natural - and pick from either a knob or lever. Once your product has arrived and you’ve completed the DIY easy install, then comes the fun part. Each collection comes with three different mosaic trims. The Natural Collection comes with sandstone, natural linen and gentle green, while the Bold Collection comes with black floral, bold geometric and blue plaid. Swapping out these mosaic trims is as simple as changing your phone case, so you can pick the style you are most excited about and then change it out whenever the fancy strikes.

4. In what ways can I customize my Mosaic Trim Collection door hardware?

Popping mosaic trims in and out to suit your aesthetic is a fun way to express your personal style. We are all looking for ways to make our homes unique and true to our personalities, and mosaic trims offer an outlet for that personal expression. Another feature of the Mosaic Trim Collections is that they are built on Schlage’s Combined Interior platform, so you can easily change between a locking and non-locking function. This is great for homes where you may want to update the function of your lock as your needs for a room change – from office, to playroom, to bedroom, you can easily add a locking pin when you need the option of privacy.

5. What were the design inspirations behind the Bold Mosaic Collection?

We are always tracking the latest interior design trends, and the Bold Collection celebrates some more dramatic themes we are seeing across the board of vibrant colors and loud patterns. Our Black Floral mosaic is inspired by one of our favorite current trends, grandmillenial design, which brings a more traditional, maximalist approach to interiors with moody colors, fine vintage embellishments and feminine accents. Another trend we are seeing interior designers really embrace is a remixed artisan aesthetic that plays with shape and detail to create comfortable spaces with retro, warm tones and structured patterns – think cabana stripes, blocky plaids and linear textures. Our Blue Plaid mosaic fits perfectly with this trend, giving a preppy, effortlessly cool pop of blue that feels casual and carefree. For our third mosaic in this collection, we were inspired by the trend of bohemian, eclectic designs that feature bold materials and unexpected details. The Bold Geometric mosaic features fine, flowing lines with natural woven repeats for clever contrast and artisanal ease.

6. What were the design inspirations behind the Natural Mosaic Collection?

This collection is all about zen neutrals and organic textures, and we are really excited about how each of the mosaics in the collection can skew contemporary or traditional depending on your space and styling. As the modern farmhouse trend is phasing out, we are loving how calm, organic greens are stepping in as the new neutral and reflected that trend through our Gentle Green mosaic. Another interesting design trend is a more lux, elevated take on the classic cottage. Comfortable and crisp with rich neutrals and refined vintage charm, this trend inspired our Natural Linen mosaic, which brings a subtle, refined texture that blends well into a broad variety of interior styles. We are also seeing unexpected natural materials virtually everywhere right now in interior design, from burl wood and reeding to a wide variety of unique stones. We captured this trend with our Sandstone mosaic, which has really elegant neutral tones that layer for a sense of depth and organic calm.

7. Where can I purchase the Mosaic Trim Collections?

Browse the collections and shop the limited release direct from Schlage at www.schlage.com/mosaic-trim-collection.

8. What else can I expect to see from Pin & Tumbler Studio?

We are thrilled to continue to push the boundary with new, limited-release collections and collaborations. We have a couple of fun new innovations in the works as well as an ever-evolving pool of possible new projects. It’s really all about empowering our designers to ideate and unlock creativity – can’t wait until we can share our next release!

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