We have many years of experience in the architectural ironmongery industry and have seen our door handles, window fittings and accessories used in many different situations, both residential and commercial.
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Read Guide »Traditional Home Décor
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...
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Read Guide »Traditional Home Decor - Period Interiors
Converting a new property to look older with a period interior or restoring a cottage to its former glory is a process which allows a huge amount...
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Read Guide »Traditional Home Decor - Country Cottage Interiors
If you're lucky enough to be the owner of a real country cottage, then there is no finer pleasure than restoring it to its traditional, authentic...
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Read Guide »Contemporary Styled Houses
With all of us looking to make more space in our homes, these days many modern houses and apartments are built open plan. Many homeowners are now...
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Read Guide »Interior handles and knobs
There are three main types of interior door handle or interior door knob, available in an array of styles an
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Read Guide »Exterior handles and knobs
Generally speaking, any door handle on backplate, door handle on rose, or door knob can be used outside. The most important factor to consider is...
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Read Guide »Kitchen handles and knobs
The choice of kitchen door handles and knobs is absolutely vast and the choice of finishes amazing. Handles come i
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Read Guide »Door Locks & Home Security
privacy locks for your bathroom or en-suite. Back to Buying Guides Privacy Locks Dealing with privacy locks first, these have a lock...
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Read Guide »Light Switches & Electrical Sockets
Light switches and electrical sockets are now available in a huge range of styles and finishes. We have everything from sleek stainless steel to traditional...
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Read Guide »Builder's Ironmongery
Builders' ironmongery is a collective term used to distinguish hardware associated with the building and construction trade as opposed to general...
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Read Guide »Cabinet Handles and Knobs
If you are looking to update your home in an instant then changing the handle on your cabinets can make the world of difference. Handles4doors has...
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Read Guide »Insurance Rated Locks
To comply with the requirements of some insurance policies, the insurance companies stipulate that security locks are tested to conform to BS 3621....
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Read Guide »Cylinder Locks
A cylinder lock is a keyed lock that comprises of an internal cylinder which holds one of several different types of lock mechanisms. Two of the designs,...
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Read Guide »Deadbolt
Deadbolt door locks are fitted to outside property doors to add extra protection. They are different from nightlatch door locks in that they do not...
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Read Guide »Chubb Detector Locks
Early lever tumbler locks could easily be picked by testing the springs until the right one was activated in order to release the bolt and open the...
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Read Guide »Lever Tumbler Locks
This style of lock is a variation on the principle of the first locks ever used - a bolt is released when the corresponding key fits the mechanism,...
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Read Guide »Pin Tumbler Locks
Ancient to modern The pin tumbler lock is a keyed lock based on an ancient Egyptian lock design. A wooden key would be inserted into a wooden...
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Read Guide »Protector Locks
Lock picking Locksmith The protector lock was designed by Alfred Charles Hobbs - a locksmith who made his career picking the locks of his competitors...
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Read Guide »Materials & Finishes Overview
Door and window furniture and fittings are often made of solid brass which is then polished or plated. The most popular finishes are polished brass,...
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Read Guide »Chrome Door and Window Furniture
Chrome is an increasingly popular material for door and window furniture. The plating is strong, durable and extremely practical, making it the perfect...
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Read Guide »Brass Door & Window Furniture
Brass is a very popular material for door and window furniture. Polished brass is a stunning bright gold colour and will enhance any type of interior,...
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Read Guide »Stainless Steel Door Furniture
Stainless steel is an outstanding material. It is impervious to corrosive substances and is the material of choice for hard use and extreme conditions....
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Read Guide »Aluminium Door & Window Furniture
Aluminium is strong, light and extremely versatile, which means it is an ideal material for door and window furniture. This metal is easy to handle,...
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Read Guide »Rustic & Black Antique Door & Window Furniture
Our rustic hand forged Isis ironmongery is based on a t
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Read Guide »Porcelain Door Furniture
Porcelain door knobs can be white with pretty floral patterns for that pretty country cottage interior, plain white, cream or black to coordinate...
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Read Guide »Nylon Door Furniture & Accessories
Nylon is very strong, light and easy to mould into different shapes, so therefore a very practical material for door handles and accessories such...
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Read Guide »Glass & Acrylic Door Furniture
Glass and acrylic door furniture is becoming increasingly popular, with some innovative new designs coming on to the market.Glass cabinet knobs on...
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Read Guide »How to Choose Your Door Knobs
Door knobs are experiencing something of a triumphant return in popularity in all types of interior. The appeal of door knobs lies in their superb –...
