Explains antique brass door knobs, including finish variation, aged brass differences, living finishes, matching hardware...

Practical advice on cast iron door knobs, including black and pewter finishes, latch choice, internal...

Covers wooden door knobs, including rosewood, ebonised, beehive, bun and Georgian styles, rim lock versions...

A guide to beehive door knobs, including their ringed design, Georgian and Victorian use, wood...

Understand the difference between rim lock and mortice door knobs, including fitting methods, door thickness...

A guide to rim lock door knobs, including rose plates, spindle length, loose roses, measuring...

Explains how traditional door knobs work with separate locks, latches, bathroom privacy locks, rim locks...

Step-by-step advice on choosing the right door knob for your door, including latch type, backset,...

A practical guide to door knobs, including rim locks, mortice latches, backset, materials, finishes and...

Advice on choosing Victorian door knobs, including beehive, wooden, brass, cast iron, rim locks and...

Living finishes explained for brass and metal hardware

Is unlacquered brass worth choosing for your home?