The first thing we notice when we come to a person’s home is the door handle! Believe it or not, several ancient cultures had the trend of identifying a person’s social status by looking at the door and its handle!
Most of us just go in for simple handles that come along with doors. For those of us who use electronic gadgetry on our doors, there really is no choice when it comes to locking devices, but having a nice unique set of hand crafted door handles would make the home look much more welcome.
Some of the most interesting designs in door handles are themes from the medieval era. Crafted with the unique architecture of the period, they lend a unique persona to your door, and to your home. Suffolk door latches are among the most popular options available in the genre, and the best designs are crafted with a beeswax finish – rendering them smooth to the touch. Especially for homes with wooden doors, a Suffolk latch would lend immense attractiveness.
There are also several other accessories available from the medieval era – T hinges for instance. When we get a period door handle installed at home, we will also want the other accessories like hinges and locks to suit the style, and buying them as a set will save a significant amount of money. And a Suffolk latch and T hinge set is not just for the main door of the home. They can be installed on internal doors, garages, and on windows facing outside. All of us cannot live in medieval castles, but the homes we live in can be made to look a bit like them, and these accessories are among the easiest changes one can make.
The next time you are installing a new door or are changing the fittings on your existing one, consider hand crafted door handles – they’ll lend a unique look to your home.
