Choosing Composite Door Handles
Handles are the most-touched part of your door — here's how to pick one that looks right and lasts in Cornwall's salt air.
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Door hardware and furniture
Handles, knockers, letterplates and locks — what lasts on the Cornish coast.
Door Knockers Explained
A door knocker should thud, not rattle. Here's how they're made, fitted and finished on a composite door.
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Letterplates Buying Guide
A letterplate is the biggest deliberate hole in your front door — here's how to choose one that stays warm, dry and secure.
6 minute read
Modern Door Furniture Trends
What's actually being specified on new composite doors across Cornwall right now, and why some trends last longer than others.
5 minute read
Traditional Door Hardware Ideas
How to hardware a cottage or period-style composite door so it looks authentic rather than mismatched.
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Best Security Hardware for Composite Doors
Not all hardware affects security equally. Here's what genuinely stops break-ins on a composite door, and what's just cosmetic.
6 minute read
Black Door Furniture Guide
Black hardware is the most popular finish on new composite doors right now — here's how to choose one that won't fade or corrode.
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Chrome vs Satin vs Gold Hardware
Three of the most requested hardware finishes compared, with an honest look at how each holds up near the Cornish coast.
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Matching Door Hardware
Mismatched hardware is one of the most common reasons a well-chosen door looks unfinished. Here's how to get it coordinated.
5 minute read
Smart Locks for Composite Doors
Smart locks add keyless convenience to a composite door, but only when they're built on top of a proper mechanical lock. Here's what to check.
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