Period homes which are sympathetically restored to reflect their age and beauty are a joy to behold.
Their designs are many and varied and the feel of the interior will often determine the style and quality of the
finishing touches needed to bring out the true beauty of the building.
Period beamed cottages, with their interior of simple natural materials exude warmth and comfort. The original
windows and old solid wood doors make this type of building the perfect backdrop for black antique or rustic
handforged waxed door and window furniture.
The 'fleur de lys', 'gothic' and 'curly tail' designs for doors and windows fit perfectly with the old cottage
style of home. Black antique or rustic T hinges, door studs and thumblatch sets complete the look on old and
mellow wooden doors.
The Georgian style of house is synonymous with elegant large sash windows, panelled doors, picture rails,
cornicing and ornate plasterwork. Exquisite furniture and interior fittings give these properties a classic
timeless appeal.
Solid, traditional English manufactured brassware creates a sumptuous feeling of high quality and
accentuates the simple, clean lines of the Georgian interior.
The impressive, handsome interior of the large English country house is just the setting for classic,
beautifully made mortice knob sets. Manufactured in England using superior engineering methods and available
in a range of beautiful finishes, such as imperial bronze and antique brass, this style complements the most
traditional of interiors.
For something a little different, but still of a classical design, cut glass knob sets make a wonderful
finishing touch to both bedroom and bathroom doors. Ornate rim locks positioned on the outside edge of the
door give that wonderful 'big house' appearance to large traditional doors.
To achieve a wonderful period look with your light fittings, try the dolly switch with its smooth rounded
body and switch. The understated dark brown bronze finish is truly in keeping with many interiors.
Samuel Heath, established in 1820, manufacture an extensive collection of classical styles with the emphasis
being on design, engineering and quality. Mortice knob sets and cupboard knobs can be made in many different
shapes including ball, oval, domed oval, hexagonal and mushroom. Sash fasteners are available in 3 patterns,
namely Quadrant Arm, Fitch and Brighton. A wide range of finishes are available from sanded brass and satin
nickel to bronze metal antique. As well as beautifully shaped knobs, matching sash lifts complete the look.
The range of Samuel Heath casement window stays and fasteners for your traditional casement windows is pleasing
to the eye and comes in reeded, bulb, flat and curled designs in seven different finishes to suit every taste
and décor.