The Old English Collection: Traditional Door Furniture Explained

The Old English Collection has been developed to make it easier to specify matching door furniture throughout the home. Rather than selecting individual pieces from different ranges, this collection brings together door knobs and door handles with coordinating latches, hinges, bathroom locks and accessories — all in consistent finishes.

Table of Contents

What is the Old English Collection?

Door knobs and door handles

Matching hinges and latches

Bathroom locks and privacy hardware

Escutcheons, door stops and accessories

Available finishes

Installation and compatibility

Conclusion

What Is the Old English Collection?

The Old English Collection is a coordinated range of traditional door furniture designed so that the visible details match across the home. It’s a practical option for renovation projects, extensions and whole-house refits, where consistency matters and sourcing individual items from different ranges can lead to slight differences in finish and style.

The collection covers:

• Door knobs and door handles
• Tubular latches
• Door hinges
• Bathroom locks and thumbturns
• Keyhole escutcheons
• Door stops and coat hooks

Door Knobs and Door Handles

At the centre of the Old English Collection are its door knobs and door handles. Both options follow traditional proportions and are designed to suit period properties while still working comfortably in modern homes.

The choice between a knob or a handle often comes down to personal preference, door style and accessibility requirements. Many homes use a mix — for example, knobs for bedrooms and handles where ease of use is a priority. Because the finishes are consistent across the collection, you can mix knobs and handles without the hardware looking mismatched between rooms.

Matching Hinges and Latches

It’s easy to focus on knobs and handles and forget that hinges and latches are just as visible in everyday use. The Old English Collection includes matching door hinges and tubular latches in the same finishes, helping maintain a consistent look across the full door set.

Tubular latches are used for most internal doors and pair correctly with both knobs and handles from the range. Choosing a latch and hinge finish that matches the door furniture keeps the overall look consistent and avoids the common situation where the hinge finish looks slightly “off” against the rest of the hardware.

Bathroom Locks and Privacy Hardware

For bathrooms, cloakrooms and en-suites, the Old English Collection includes matching bathroom locks and privacy hardware designed to sit neatly alongside the door furniture. This is where consistency often gets lost, as many bathroom locks are sourced separately and can be noticeably different in colour or finish.

Using matching bathroom locks helps keep the door set consistent, particularly in homes where multiple rooms share a similar style of furniture throughout.

Keyhole Escutcheons, Door Stops and Accessories

Smaller pieces of door furniture can make a bigger difference than people expect — especially in hallways, landings and shared spaces where the same details are repeated. The Old English Collection includes matching escutcheons, door stops and coat hooks, making it easier to carry a consistent finish across the home.

Keyhole escutcheons help tidy the area around a keyhole on doors where a key-operated lock is used. Door stops protect skirting boards, walls and door furniture from impact. Coat hooks are a simple way to keep details consistent in utility rooms, boot rooms and hallways.

Available Finishes

The Old English Collection is available in five finishes:

• Distressed Silver
• Matt Traditional Antique Brass
• Matt Gun Metal
• Rrban Bronze 
• Matt Black

Because the finishes are consistent across the range, you can specify matching furniture across internal doors, bathrooms and utility spaces without small variations in tone. This is particularly useful if you’re fitting door furniture in stages over time and want the results to remain consistent.

Installation and Compatibility

All items in the Old English Collection are supplied with matching fixings to support straightforward fitting. Each product listing includes measurements and practical details to help you choose the correct latch size, lock type and hinge dimensions for your doors.

If you’re refreshing multiple doors at once, it’s worth checking each door’s thickness and existing latch backset before ordering, particularly if you’re replacing older hardware.

Conclusion

The Old English Collection is a practical way to specify matching traditional door furniture without having to piece together individual items from different ranges. With door knobs, door handles, hinges, latches, bathroom locks and accessories available in consistent finishes, it supports a coordinated look throughout the home, whether you’re updating a single room or working through a full renovation.

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