The Right Ironmongery Makes All the Difference
We're deep into renovating a Victorian terrace, and the mantra has been 'authentic where it matters'. But hunting for original door furniture is a fool's errand — most of it is painted over, worn out, or missing entirely.
So we started looking at quality reproductions. The key was finding pieces that didn't look like cheap imitations. Period House Store turned out to be the answer. They're a leading distributor for From The Anvil, Cardea and Finesse — brands that actually understand period proportions and manufacturing quality.
We replaced all the internal door knobs with a Victorian-style design. The weight in your hand is right. The detailing is crisp. And they fit modern spindles without any fiddly adaptors.
What really tipped me over the edge was the range of architectural ironmongery they stock. We found a beautiful centre door pull for the hallway, and a rim lock for the study that looks like it's been there since the 1880s.
Renovation lesson: don't skimp on the details you touch every single day. Good door furniture transforms the feel of a space far more than you'd expect. 🚪 https://www.periodhousestore.co.uk/period-door-window-furniture.html
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