Create a Seamless Look with the Right Finish
Complete Your Space with Coordinated Hardware Finishes
Choosing a door hardware finish is more than just a design decision — it sets the tone for the entire space. Whether you prefer the clean shine of polished chrome, the bold elegance of matt black, or the warmth of aged brass, Trade Door Handles provides a full suite of coordinated finishes to help you achieve the perfect result.
Use a single finish across your door handles, kitchen knobs, window stays, and bathroom bolts — or combine finishes like black nickel with satin brass for a more modern layered look. Our collection makes it easy to match hardware by product category:
- Match your door handles and letterplates using our Door Furniture collection – including escutcheons, knockers, and letterplates.
- Finish your window stays and fasteners with our Window Furniture collection – ideal for sash, casement, and espagnolette window types.
- Choose cabinet knobs, cup pulls, and edge handles from our Kitchen and Cabinet Hardware range – designed to complement any kitchen or built-in furniture.
- Select matching finishes across parliament, ball bearing, and kitchen hinges in our Hinges collection – ideal for consistent hardware across rooms.
- Add the finishing touches with coat hooks, door bolts, and handrail brackets from our Accessories collection – designed to coordinate throughout your home.
- Explore more hardware types on our Architectural Ironmongery
Whether you’re designing a kitchen in Manchester or upgrading doors in a listed property in the Lake District, we’ve got finishes to suit every need — all with fast UK-wide delivery.
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Selecting the right finish isn’t just about trends — it’s about functionality, setting, and long-term satisfaction. From new builds to heritage renovations, our team understands what works where.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular finish for door handles in the UK?
What is the most popular finish for door handles in the UK?
Polished chrome and satin brass are highly popular for their modern appearance and adaptability to both new builds and period homes.
What’s the main difference between polished and satin finishes?
What’s the main difference between polished and satin finishes?
Polished finishes are highly reflective and add brightness, while satin finishes offer a brushed texture and hide fingerprints better.
Are certain finishes better suited for bathrooms or kitchens?
Are certain finishes better suited for bathrooms or kitchens?
Yes — we recommend satin nickel, stainless steel, or polished chrome for high-moisture environments like bathrooms or coastal locations.
Can I mix hardware finishes in a single room or home?
Can I mix hardware finishes in a single room or home?
Absolutely. Mixing finishes can create a dynamic, layered look. Popular combinations include brass and black or chrome and nickel.
Which finishes are best for listed buildings or heritage properties?
Which finishes are best for listed buildings or heritage properties?
Choose from beeswax, pewter, antique black, and aged brass — all of which offer historic charm and suit traditional décor.
Do finishes affect hardware durability?
Do finishes affect hardware durability?
Yes — all our finishes are selected for their durability. Polished chrome and stainless steel are highly corrosion-resistant, while beeswax requires occasional maintenance for lasting beauty.
Proudly Trusted Since 1976
UK Experts in Architectural Hardware Finishes
Trade Door Handles is the online store of T.H Wiggans Ironmongery, a family-run supplier that’s been supporting tradespeople and homeowners across the UK since 1976. Based in Kendal in the Lake District, we’ve supplied joiners, builders, developers, hotels, schools, and homeowners with reliable architectural ironmongery for nearly 50 years.
We work closely with respected brands to ensure long-term performance and quality across all finish types, including:
- Timeless handcrafted ironmongery from our From The Anvil collection – ideal for heritage renovations and rural homes.
- Modern and traditional hardware in multiple finishes from our Heritage Brass range – perfect for both residential and commercial use.
- Trusted UK-sourced fittings from Carlisle Brass – a popular choice for developers and trade professionals.
- Functional and stylish pieces from our Frelan Hardware selection – suitable for homes and hospitality interiors.
🛠️ Whether you’re fitting out a cottage in Cumbria or a full-scale development in London, we offer fast, secure delivery across the UK — including Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and beyond.
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