They say that it’s all in the details, and we all know this is true when it comes to adding the finishing touches to an interior or tweaking your existing space. One thing that we often see left by the wayside, though, is the door furniture. Things like handles, hinges, and locks can sometimes be an afterthought, but they are a great chance to add some unique charm and character, and also go a long way to making your interior more complete.

Here at Cawarden Brick & Tile Company Limited, we stock all of the essential door furniture items you need for your home - as well as some special trinkets like bell pulls - and they are all salvaged items which means they are original and from many periods of design to suit all tastes. We’ve used this expertise to run you through how to upgrade your door furniture below.

Budget

As with all endeavours of design, before any proverbial ground is broken, a budget needs to be decided upon. Naturally, this will help you understand what you can afford and what you can’t. It’s also important specifically in the case of door furniture as you’re likely going to want things to match and it would be frustrating to start buying pieces of an expensive material and run out of money before you get the chance to get all items.

Luckily, the main materials that are used for door furniture can be found for most budgets - within reason. You can also sometimes find alternatives that match the look of the original, but at a lower price point (such as things like imitation bronze and satin chrome instead of stainless steel). Furthermore, places such as reclamation yards can be great for finding original pieces or those made from expensive materials at lower prices.

Finish

There are quite a few finishes to choose from when it comes to door furniture, so consider those that work with the existing materials you’ve used throughout your interior. Or, consider completely contrasting these materials as that can make for a dynamic aesthetic.

Here are the main materials used for door furniture:

  • Brass (polished, satin, or antiqued)
  • Chrome (polished or satin)
  • Porcelain (glass or crystal)
  • Bronze (polished, rustic, or antique)
  • Imitation bronze
  • Stainless steel (polish, satin, or duo)
  • Black antique ironmongery
  • Satin nickel
  • Aluminium

Style

Now we have the substance out of the way, you can consider what style you want to achieve. Generally, this is going to be informed by your choice of materials, but there are still plenty of options for each.

You might first consider your existing fixtures and fittings, but it can also be a great idea to take into consideration the type of property you have. For example, period fixtures and fittings are very commonly found in older homes, barn conversions and things of this ilk. However, again, it can sometimes be interesting to contrast expectation by juxtaposing modern, aluminium door furniture with period architecture, for example. The latter is a very modern and trendy approach.

Other than for pure appearance, make sure your choice of style and door furniture items will work with the infrastructure of your home. For example, certain door hinges won’t work with all modern doors and not all locks are compatible.

Informed Personal Preference

Ultimately, choosing the right door furniture is subject to a lot of variables that vary from person to person, which renders the concept of ‘upgrading’ door furniture purely subjective. However, with the right guidance and the knowledge to make informed decisions based around your personal preferences, you can definitely utilise our guide to upgrading door furniture and elevating your home interior.

Cawarden Brick & Tile Company Limited

If you are in the market for door furniture, Cawarden Brick & Tile Company Limited are the perfect place to search for that something special. As a reclamation yard, we have the benefit of offering pieces that are unique and original, so you’re unlikely to find them elsewhere.

If you would like to find out more, please visit our door furniture page or contact us by calling 01889 574066 or filling out our simple contact form.