Door Furniture

Door furniture encompasses all the functional and decorative hardware fitted to doors throughout residential and commercial properties. This includes door handles, door knobs, hinges, locks, latches, escutcheons, door stops, knockers, letter plates, and security accessories. Whether you're specifying internal door furniture for a home renovation or selecting external door furniture for a commercial entrance, understanding the components, materials, and compatibility ensures a professional finish that performs reliably for years.

Types of Door Furniture & Their Applications

The door furniture category divides into several key product groups. Door Handles & Knobs form the centrepiece of any door set, with options including door handles on rose for contemporary interiors, door handles on backplate for traditional properties, and mortice and rim knobs for classic period doors. For large glass doors, sliding barn doors, and commercial entrances, door pull handles provide ergonomic operation and visual impact.

Complementing the handles are door furniture accessories that complete both function and style. Escutcheons cover keyhole openings and protect timber, while bathroom thumb turns provide quick privacy without keys. Door knockers and centre door knobs add character to entrance doors, and letter plates protect letterbox openings. Practical additions include door stops, door chains, cylinder pulls, finger plates and kick plates, and door viewers. For high-traffic areas, door closers and holders ensure controlled closing and convenience.

For modern open-plan living and space-saving solutions, sliding door systems and accessories offer stylish alternatives to traditional hinged doors. Our range includes complete sliding door systems and pocket door hardware for concealed installations.

Materials, Finishes & Styles

Quality door furniture is manufactured from brass, stainless steel, zinc alloy, and iron. Solid brass offers exceptional durability and a premium feel, making it ideal for high-end residential and hospitality projects. Stainless steel provides corrosion resistance for coastal locations and commercial environments. Zinc alloy delivers excellent value while maintaining strength and finish quality.

Finish selection significantly impacts both aesthetics and longevity. Traditional finishes include polished chrome, satin chrome, and polished brass, offering timeless appeal for period properties and classic interiors. Contemporary trends favour antique brass, satin brass, and matt black for modern homes, new builds, and boutique hotels. Traditional finishes such as antique black, pewter, and beeswax suit heritage properties and rustic interiors. PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) coatings provide enhanced durability and scratch resistance, particularly valuable for commercial projects including schools, office buildings, and care homes.

Compatibility with Locks, Latches & Hinges

Successful door furniture installation requires compatibility between handles, locks, latches, and hinges. Lever handles on backplate accommodate mortice locks and latches, with options for standard profile, euro profile, and oval profile cylinders. Handles on rose pair with tubular latches or bathroom locks. Mortice knobs work with rim locks or mortice locks depending on the door type. When specifying door furniture, consider the backset measurement (typically 44mm or 57mm for UK locks), spindle size (usually 8mm square), and whether you require sprung or unsprung levers.

Fire door applications demand specific hardware meeting British Standards. Complete door hardware kits simplify specification by bundling handles, hinges, and latches in matching finishes with appropriate fire ratings.

Choosing Door Furniture for Different Property Types

Domestic properties benefit from door furniture that balances style with everyday durability. Homeowners typically select lever handles for living areas and bedrooms, mortice knobs for traditional doors, and privacy sets with thumb turns for bathrooms. New builds often feature modern finishes like satin brass and matt black across open-plan layouts.

Commercial projects including hotels, schools, hospitals, and office buildings require contract-grade door furniture with enhanced durability, accessibility compliance (DDA requirements), and fire safety certification. Heavy-duty door closers, anti-ligature hardware, and stainless steel finishes suit high-traffic and institutional environments.

Period properties and heritage renovations demand traditional door furniture that respects architectural character. Traditional thumb and ring latches suit cottage doors, while antique brass and pewter finishes complement Victorian and Edwardian interiors.

Brand Differences & Quality Considerations

Trade Door Handles supplies premium brands including Carlisle Brass, From The Anvil, Heritage Brass, Frelan Hardware, Eurospec, and Burlington Hardware. Carlisle Brass offers comprehensive ranges with consistent quality across price points. From The Anvil specialises in hand-forged traditional ironmongery with authentic finishes. Heritage Brass provides classic designs with excellent finish durability. Understanding brand strengths helps match product quality to project budgets and aesthetic requirements.

Door furniture forms one part of a complete Architectural Ironmongery specification. To maintain design consistency and functional compatibility throughout your property, coordinate your Door Furniture with complementary products across all rooms and openings.

Pair your door handles and accessories with Window Furniture including casement stays, sash fasteners, and espagnolette handles in matching finishes. Extend your chosen style into kitchens and utility rooms with Kitchen and Cabinet Hardware featuring coordinating knobs, pull handles, and cup pulls. Complete the installation with quality Hinges and Locks & Latches that match your door furniture finish and meet required fire ratings or security standards.

For comprehensive project specification, browse by Architectural Hardware Brands to stay within one manufacturer's range, or Search by Finish to view all products available in your chosen colour. Additional Architectural Accessories including shelf brackets, curtain rails, and fire door seals complete the specification.