With the growing popularity of DIY projects, designs like hardware jewelry, IKEA-hacked home decor and studded accessories are taking inspiration from items you'd find in a toolbox with a feminine twist.
So many of these chic, industrial styles are appealing for their industrial edge, as well as how easily they can be created from objects found around the house, or acquired in quick trip to the local hardware store.
The designs shown in this collection shows a range of styles from cute and sweet to creations that give off the attitude and dangerous edge of a femme fatale. Whether you're renovating a kitchen or making bracelet from nuts and bolts, these designs are sure to inspire you to pick up some hardware and get to making things.
26 Feminized Hardware Designs
From Industrial Hardware Votives to Screwy Steel Jewelry:
Laura McQuarrie — May 16, 2013 — Art & Design
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Hot Hardware-Inspired Trinkets
The Andrea Lieberman Jewelry Collection is Stunningly Simple
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Hardware Jewelry Tutorials
Mr. Kate Shows You How to Create DIY Hinge Earrings
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Handmade Hardware Necklaces
Give DIY Jewelry a Try with This Blue Cricket Design Washer Tutorial
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Disguised Everyday Weapons
Artist Toni Spyra Channels His Inner MacGyver with Dangerous Sculptures
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Hardware Store Jewelry
Whim Originals Studio Creates Urban Industrial Flair
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Couture Cellphone Cords
The Lanvin iPhone Holder Necklace is a Chic Way to Carry a Phone
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DIY Grecian Jewelry
The 'Braided Hex Nut Bracelet' is Inexpensive and Effortless
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Multicolor Furniture Holders
Pretty Pegs Releases Bright IKEA Furniture Additions
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DIY Studded Headbands
The 'BLEACH BLACK' Crown is Easy to Make and Provides Rocker-Chic Style
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Industrial Jewellery
ToolboxChic
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Decorative Hardware Fasteners
Masaharu Ono's Flower Nail Appeals to Women Builders
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Patterned Designer Tools
The Cynthia Rowley Hardware Line is for Handy Fashionistas
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DIY Hardware Chic Accessories
The ‘Crafty Creations: Washer Bracelet’ by Lauren Conrad
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Hot Hardware Accessories
Jennifer Rabatel Designs Chic Tool-Inspired Pieces for the Home
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Feminized Garden Tools
Cal Lane Designer Shovels
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Explicit Loafers
The 'College' Stubbs & Wootton Slippers Gets the Message Across
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Screwy Steel Jewelry
The M3 and M4 Rings Feature Typical Tool Hardware
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Clever Tool Charms
The Rob Southcott Little Hatchet is a Multifunctional Pendant
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Handbags With Hardware
Embellished Bags Rule This Season
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Industrial Hardware Votives
Annaleena Candle Holders are Shaped Like Nuts and Bolts
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Jewelry-Like Openers
The Irish Pocket Corkscrew Makes an Elegant Gift for St. Patrick's Day
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Home Hardware Decor
Nick Fraser's Pipework Series Gives Living Spaces a Loft-Like Feel
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Plumbing Pipe Candelabras
These Sans Darkness Candle Holders Will Illuminate Your Imagination
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Haute Handy Devices
The Jinyoung Choi 'Coral Tools' Collection is as Chic as Can Be
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Feminine Tools
'She Driver' Pink Man-Proof Screwdrivers
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Handywomen Fixing Kits
The Pink Tool Set is Perfect for the Girly Renovator
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Doll-Inspired Sanitaryware Collections
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Aesthetic Home Collections
The Ilan Collection Marries Everyday Utility with Timeless Design
Space-Saving Storage Capsules
IKEA Introduces Kössebär, a Novel Take on Everyday Food Storage
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The Kitchen Cosmo Reimagines Kitchen Design Through Utility
Decor-Themed Home Electronics
The IKEA x Teklan Range Features Speakers and Lights
Flatpack Lighting Design
The IKEA Allen Key Lamp Turns the Brand’s Signature Tool into a Light
Anniversary-Honoring Furniture Series
IKEA Presents its STOCKHOLM Collection for 2025
Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections
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Concrete Brick-Themed Footwear
The He She Brick Slippers Have an Industrial Appearance
Jewelry-Inspired Furniture
'Through Chrome Reflections' is a Fusion of Jewelry and Furniture
Nature Aesthetic Tech Accessories
CASETiFY x Pinterest Drop the 'Wilderkind Collection'
Graphic Tech Accessories
Diesel x CASETiFY Spring 2026 Collab Has Cases with Bold Branding
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Halloween Essentials Campaigns
IKEA Turns Home Essentials into Shields for Scary-Movie Nights
Modular Living Furniture
Riffmade Collection Has Portable Furniture with Textile Curtain Systems
Bridal-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Astrid & Miyu’s 'Future Heirlooms' Offers a Modern Take
Adaptive Furniture Displays
The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Artfully Functional Home Accessories
Ilan Rubin Introduces the New ilan Collection of Decor
Luxurious Utility Screwdrivers
Daniel Fajkis Designs the Premium Fusion Driver Tool
Sci-Fi Series Jewelry Collabs
Pandora x Stranger Things Features Distinct Motifs from the Show
Industrial-Inspired Furniture Designs
pulpo Debuts the Industrial Art Line & Expand Its Alwa Range
Metallic Brutalist Keyboards
The 'Cleaver' Aluminum Keyboard Has a Chic, Industrial Feel
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
Nik Bentel Studio Debuts the Speaker Bag & Mixer Bag
Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
The Crate & Barrel x Converse Furniture Collection Has 80 Pieces
Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion
Studio Nicholson FW25 Refines Military Shapes with Textures
Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes
TINKR's Modern Toolbox Workstation Features Essentials for DIY Projects
Past Era-Honoring Furniture Capsules
IKEA Rounds Out its NYTILLVERKAD Time Capsule
Springtime Retailer Decor Ranges
The IKEA TJÄRLEK Collection is Ready for the Arrival of Spring
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Joystick Screwdriver Designs
The Bi:ts Tool Reimagines a Screwdriver with Joystick-Style Control
Magnetic Wall Storage
Magnetic Holders & Hooks Use Concealed Magnets Within Wood and Leather Forms
Artisanal Lighting Series
The Neotenic Collection Includes Five Handcrafted Lighting Designs
Castle-Inspired Homes
This Hollywood Hills House Channels Medieval Castles with a Modern Aesthetic
Vibrant Home Tech Series
The TEKLAN Collection by IKEA Introduces Colourful Sound & Light Products
Festive Tableware Drops
Ikea and Gustaf Westman Launch Joyful 12-Piece Holiday Collection
Lunar New Year Homeware
The IKEA FÖSSTA 2026 Capsule Marks the Lunar New Year with Décor
Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Makes Toolkits for Easy Home Maintenance and Move-In Fixes
Material Art Collectibles
The Ferro Capsule by Tabitha Isobel & Dom Callaghan Explores Expression
Functional Household Product Concepts
Dami Seo Designs the Soom Concept for Household Items
Playful Industrial Desk Accessories
The Forming Function Nomad Collection is by Form Us With Love
Western-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Frye X Aurate Debut a Rugged but Elegant Collection
Omni-Compatible Smart Home Devices
The Latest IKEA Smart Home Range Has 21 Low-Cost Products
Sculptural Artful Hardware Collections
Petra Introduces a New Collection of Hardware for the Home
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Rustic Small Appliance Collections
Haden Has Partnered with Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Modern Modular Desk Organizers
A Team of Designers Created the FIRKI Desk Organizer
Converted Industrial Homes
A 1960s Warehouse Transforms into a Residence Honoring Its Raw Design
Sophistically Designed Sex Shops
Sofiia Hupalovska and Nataliya Stukonog Design the Inside Shop
Modular Bent-Metal Storage
SF-SO Developed a New Range of Thin Modular Shelving Units
Swedish Entryway Collections
The Classic Collection Brings Refined Swedish Heritage to Entryways
Shifting Industrial Illuminators
The MOEBE Pivoting Lamps Collection Includes Two Styles
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Minimal Table Lamps
Buster + Punch's Takeout Lamp Blends Industrial Edge with Domestic Subtlety
Experimental Furniture Design Exhibitions
WEDGE Presents the Mise En Abyme Installation
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
VR-Powered Design Platforms
Mondän Bridges the Gap Between DIY Styling and High-End Customization
Jewelry Display Stands
This Jewelry Stand is designed by Nihaarika Arora for the MoMA Design Store
Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections
GIRLS CREW Unveiled Disney Halloween Jewelry
Climbing Rope-Crafted Furniture Series
Svea Tissel Designs the Entwined Objects Collection
Magnetic Drinkware Accents
Drink Gems Enhances the Drinking Experience with Distinctive Styles
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors
Ready to Hang Presents the Jelly Mirror Collection
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Resin Hardware Revivals
Elyse Graham Turns Resin Offcuts into Sculptural Knobs for Meta Hardware
Screw Motif Stools
The S-TOOL by Carpet Company Uses Fiberglass and Numbered Editions
Modular Retail Product-Designed Homes
The Muji Muji 5.5 House is Filled with Muji Products
Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture
Gustaf Westman Creates the Bright Stackable Puzzle Shelf System
Valentine's Day-Themed Drinkware
Thyme&Table Debuts Valentine's Day-Themed Home Goods in 2026
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Ornamental AI Designs
Prompting Nowhere Reinterprets AI Through Victorian Craft Ideals
Open-Source Hand Tools
Not Just Another Screwdriver Features Customizable 3d-Printed Handle
Ornamental Functional Furniture
Bells and Whistles Collection by Kiki Goti Reframes Embellishments
Braided Furniture Collections
The Ariake Braid Collection Brings Together Two Design Traditions
Affordable Smart Home Ecosystems
Ikea's New Interconnected Devices are Compatible with Matter
Home Decor-Functional Workout Gear
Kenko Presents a Range of Workout Gear in a Sleek Design
Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords
Willen Van Hooff and Pedestal Design the Power Gems
Collaborative Anime Jewelry
Flaire & Co. Launched its Anime-Inspired 'The Halloweeb Collection'
Expressive Furniture Series
The Bells & Whistles Capsule by Kiki Goti Explores Material Tactility
Women-Honoring Creator Campaigns
xTool Ran the Her Voice, Made Visible Campaign
Design Inspiration Hubs
The Vault Curates Fresh Design Ideas With Quick, Easy Navigation
Jewelry-Like Handbag Accessories
Attache Provides Elegant Hook Options for Luxury Handbags
Japanese Candleholder Designs
Pendulum Candleholder Revises a Traditional Japanese Design
Neutral Tonal Jewelry Showrooms
Keiji Ashizawa Design Creates the Minimal Mariha Showroom
Modern Culinary Essentials
Material Kitchen Offers a Range of In-House Designed Kitchenware
Branded Tool Bar Designs
Natural Light's ToolBar Pays Homage to DIY Dads
Personalized Kitchen Campaigns
KitchenAid's Make More Than Meals Spotlights Redesigned Appliances
Titanium Pocket Screwdriver
Audacious Concept X URBAN Tool XS Screwdriver is Artful and Practical
Metallic Jewelry-Inspired Store Designs
Yatofu Designs the Kalevala Flagship Store in Helsinki
DIY Garage Upgrade Sets
VEVOR's New Product Caters to Automotive Enthusiasts
Apartment-Inspired Drawer Concepts
Focus Studio Presents the Smart APT Drawers Concept
Chair-Shaped Wall Hooks
IKEA FJANTIG Hooks Turn Miniature Chairs into Functional Wall Storage
Elegant Metal Perforated Lamps
Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Design the Foreshadow Table Lamp
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Sustainable Kitchen Gear
The Legni Collection Brings Playful Utility to Prepping with Wood Tools
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Pasta-Inspired Hardware
The Al Dente Collection by Lo & Co Interiors Reimagines Cabinet Pulls
Ultra-Slick Faucet Designs
The KOHLER BILLETKitchen Faucet Collection is Elegant and Chic
Soft Brutalist Door Hardware
Schlage Debuts the Aspect, Part of Pin & Tumbler A Studio by Schlage
Nostalgic Camping Gear
HAY's Camping Collection References Retro Forms with Updated Materials
Sustainable Creative Craft Series
The Fyrn Studio Series Redefines Waste as High-End Design
Storage Box-Transformed Furniture
Postalco Design Studio Presents the Chunks and Blocks Exhibition
Naturally Crafted Furniture Lines
PINCH Debuted a 10-Piece Collection Called 'A Return to Home'
Identity-Exploring Artful Designs
MAIII Collective Presents Fragments in Stockholm
Tropical Island-Inspired Cabinets
Elliat Rich Designs the Dynamic Weaver Cabinet
Artful Power Collections
The Nomad Collection Turns Everyday Power Strips to Refined Pieces
DIY Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Launches at Target with Smart DIY Kits for Everyday Living
Various Textural Homeware Boutiques
Studio Shoo Designs a Retail Space for Estil.io in Armenia
Utilitarian Design Series
D/Partment Introduces Functional Pieces for the Modern Home
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Creative Home Collections
IKEA is Imaginative with Its Brand-New GREJSIMOJS Capsule
Comprehensive Home Illumination Collectons
Tribesigns Recently Debuted a New Lighting Series
Recycled Lighting Designs
The Nytt Lys Collection Presents Lighting Made from Reclaimed Materials
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations
Kriskadecor Adds New Artful Installations to its Offices
Contemporary African Designs
Daily Bridges Craft and Accessibility in Modern Homeware
Domestic Design Exhibitions
Home-Home Exhibition in Chiba Explores Objects and Ideas of Living
Search Data-Based Furniture Lines
Primark Launches a New Pinterest-Inspired Spring Home Collection
Raw Metal Design Shows
Nick Valentijn Solo Show reveals imperfect beauty in hand-crafted metal
Dynamic Strong Coffee Tables
Primitive Buro Designs the Sharp Table with Strength and Durability
Design Inspiration Hubs
Collection Directory Offers Curated Design Inspiration for Professionals
Reimagined Cabinet Hardware Lines
SPACES WITHIN Presents the Patina of Use Exhibition
Customizable Holiday Decorations
Merry Sparkles Outdoor Decor Features Magnetic Components
Handcrafted Paper Blooms
IKEA GULDSPETT Series Introduces Decorative Paper Flowers for Interiors
Reworked Steel Forms
The Barred Collection Adapts Security-Bar Patterns into Functional Furniture
Minimal Paper Sconces
The Pin Sconce Creates Soft Ambient Light Using Pushpins & Translucent Paper
Floral Lighting Fixtures
The Pivoine Lighting Capsule Captures Elegance Inspired by Peony Blooms
Made-To-Order Modern Faucet Systems
Bathroom Faucet Creator Creates Custom Home Designs
Decor-Inspired Vacuums
This Handheld Vacuum Concept is Inspired by an Ikebana Vase
Diwali Table Decor
Homegoods Diwali Collection Brings South Asian Aesthetic into Home Styling
Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers
Studio Luddite Designed the Dynamic Pell Chandelier
Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts
BKID co Designs the Triangle Hanger Concept
Modular Shelving Units
Dot Objects Presents New Shelving Focused on Steel and Wood Components
Industrial Apartment Designs
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