A Note From Our Founder
We're turning 25! Is it a birthday or an anniversary? We just know it's worth celebrating!
Celebrating Relationships
Above all else, this year is about celebrating the relationships built over 25 years in business. They say it takes a village…and as we know firsthand, that applies to a business as well! We could not have done a single thing without our valued relationships with artists, sculptors, finishers and painters. This is especially true of the special family friend who partnered with me to lend his creative genius to start Notting Hill, and whose expertise was integral to the growth of the line. The business has grown thanks to our amazing suppliers, retailers, designers and the homeowners who welcomed our products into their homes. Most of all we have been blessed with the most skilled, hard-working and loyal staff. We are so thankful to have you all on this journey with us.
Celebrating Beauty in the Details
On our silver anniversary, we’re also reflecting a bit on what appealed to customers when we first started out - with just 12 knobs! Since I’m a “saver” we have an archive of advertisements and handwritten customer notes, and going through these forgotten treasures has been a fun reminder of why we do what we do each day. One thing that’s apparent in these notes is that people fall in love with their hardware. There seems to be an emotional connection. Is that possible? So much so that they come back for more when they have another project. Homeowners move and take their Notting Hill with them. We love that! Although so much has changed in the years since we started, the things that attracted people to the designs in 1996 are what still captivates them now.
Today, we have more than 200 designs with collections ranging in style from Arts & Crafts to Victorian, Classic, Romantic, and Rustic, to Tropical, Beach and Eclectic Styles. While the styles vary as much as the homes they end up gracing, the common element among all our diverse collections is the handcrafted beauty revealed in each piece. Our goal is to help customers express their personal style and differentiate their home with a touch of art and luxury. From the charming and whimsical to ornate jewels, we’re proud that our hardware is more than just functional - it’s a personal reflection of the homeowner.
Celebrating American Made Craftsmanship
Notting Hill is proudly Made in the USA. We’ve heard from many customers over the years just how important it is to find hardware made in the USA - and how rare it is these days. Since our inception in 1996 we have employed only local artisans to make our hardware right here in southeast Wisconsin, and we love supporting such a unique craft in our local area. Our motto, “The Beauty Is In The Details,” is evident in the end results.
Celebrating Positive Impact
There are other special relationships to be celebrated too. Notting Hill supports a number of local charities, and we donate hardware to the Fallen Soldier Memory Box Project. Since 2010 we have donated 75% of profits from our specially designed Hope Blossom hardware to help suffering people in South Sudan.
While it’s not in my nature to boast about our work, I am truly proud of all that the last 25 years have brought and grateful for the abundance of positive feedback from our loyal customers. This business has grown up alongside our family and many of life’s milestones, and as anyone who’s built a business knows, it’s a road filled with highs and lows and learning as you go. But together with our incredible team, we’ve built something that brings extra beauty to everyday life - something we could all use more of.
So here’s to the next 25 years of Notting Hill and beyond!
— Kathy & the Notting Hill Team
