We all know that the small details in life can often make a big difference and the same goes for your house. Investing in small hardware such as door handles and doorknockers or upgrading window catches can transform the look of your house and tie all of your windows and doors together.
Houses come in all shapes and sizes and require different styles of hardware depending on the aesthetic you prefer as well as factors such as the age and style of your home. For example, many farm houses or country houses opt for black iron or pewter door knockers which have roots steeped in the Victorian era and early Georgian times. Pair this with a Tongue and Groove style door shown below to achieve that country farmhouse feel.
Houses come in all shapes and sizes and require different styles of hardware depending on the aesthetic you prefer as well as factors such as the age and style of your home. For example, many farm houses or country houses opt for black iron or pewter door knockers which have roots steeped in the Victorian era and early Georgian times. Pair this with a Tongue and Groove style door shown below to achieve that country farmhouse feel.
If you prefer a modern door with a sleek finish, why not add a polished chrome, polished brass or stainless-steel door knocker and tie it in with door handles of the same material to achieve a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
When choosing door handles for your new door, it’s important to think about not only the style and material but safety, especially if you have young children. We all know young children ‘s heads manage to hit every surface and sharp corner possible and unfortunately door handles are not exempt! If you do have young children, why not opt for a rounded door knob rather than a door handle to minimise nasty bumps while keeping the style you want. However, if you do struggle with accessibility, door handles can offer easier access to your home while still keeping within the intended style.
When it comes to choosing a door handle for your front door, your next decision will be what shaped lever latch handle to complete the look and which materials to use, the possibilities are endless. There’s a large variety of lever shapes including linear levers, winged levers, curved levers, monkeytail levers plus many more and they come in a range of materials including chrome, brass, stainless steel, pewter, nickel, bronze and hand-forged iron. If you’re struggling to choose which style would suit your doors best or would like some advice on which materials to go for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office and we’ll be more than happy to help.
As well as hardware, the style of door you choose for your house can massively impact the style and help bring the whole look together. If you own a period property you may be limited to sticking with a door style that suits the property but with the range of materials available now, you can customise your door however you want - with the added security and efficiency of modern doors.
Many Georgian-style properties such as the one above use raised mouldings to create panels within the door as well to remain in keeping with the historical look of the house. On the other hand, many country farmhouse style houses such as the one below use the tongue and groove style on all or just the bottom half of the door to stick with the country theme. Both of these styles can be adapted for modern doors and can be customised to fit within your chosen style.
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