Door details matter
We are always being told it’s the details that make a difference – and that certainly applies to door knobs and handles. They may be essential, everyday items that are often given little thought, but choosing the right ones can make a huge difference to the look and feel of a property.
With period properties, there are specific styles of door knob that relate to particular eras, so it is important to research designs if planning a restoration project. Tracking down genuine antique door furniture can be time consuming, but there are many sources of high quality period-style knobs and door pulls that are indistinguishable from the originals.
Even for contemporary homes, there is still a wide choice of styles and materials available – and that is after a decision has been made about having lever handles or knobs. Whether you choose curvy or straight lines, brass or stainless steel, it is always worth investing in quality for products that get such regular use.
Where to buy door knobs and handles
- Urban Front - Unit 4, Chesham Business Park, 33 Townsend Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2AA, 01494 778 787
- Directdoors.com - Bay 5 Eastfield Industrial Estate, Penicuik, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH26 8HA, 01968 671 681
- Senior Architectural Systems Ltd - Eland Road, Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4HA, 01709 772600
- Round Wood of Mayfield - Newick Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6RG, 01435 867072
- Eagledale - Units K & L, Cavans Close, Binley Industrial Estate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2SF, 024 7663 6064
- Axim Architectural Hardware - Unit 5 The Willow Centre, 17 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4NX, 020 8685 9685
- More Handles - 1-3 Harker Industrial Units, Harker, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DS, 01228 674999
- HOPPE (UK) - Gailey Park, Gravelly Way, Standeford, Wolvehampton, West Midlands, WV10 7GW, 01902 484400
- Winlock - Halwsfield 8, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4ES, 01952 686 777
- IKEA - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Eastgate Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6XX, 0845 358 3364