Have you ever considered what your choice of Door Hardware says about your doors?
When it comes to front entrance door hardware, it is interesting to consider exactly what defines a ‘quality’ handle. With different demands for projects and customer specifications, is it a flawless design? Is it durability and performance that stands the test of time? Is it aesthetics that instils a great first impression to homeowners and visitors and creates the ‘wow factor’?
Coastal’s BLU hardware range:
- Combines beautiful design, durability, and ultimate lasting performance.
- 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel door handles ensure the best protection from corrosion, even in the harshest environments
- For your extra peace of mind, the BLU Hardware Range comes with a class-beating Lifetime Guarantee.
“The hardware is the one thing that homeowners all touch, feel and use every time they open their door or window” comments Loren Jenner, MD at Coastal Group “each door and window hardware product we design and manufacture must enhance and add value to your doors and windows, rather than make them look and feel inferior”.
Recent studies have shown that homeowners are more likely to buy products which they see as being more sustainable. Quality front door hardware which doesn’t have to keep being replaced due to corrosion or failure is a much more sustainable option than 2 or 3 handles needing to be fitted over the lifetime of the door, as well as eliminating the dreaded site call-back.
BLU hardware not only excels in longevity and durability, but also is available in a wide range of classic and modern or contemporary designs, showcasing the finest craftsmanship in door furniture and bespoke ironmongery.
With an increasing number of door manufacturers fitting our exterior door handles as standard we spoke to two customers to discover why they standardise on our BLU Range, rather than offering it as an upgrade. Although they preferred to remain anonymous, their feedback was interesting:
‘Customer A’ told us “We never skimp on handles as the handle is the main object you touch to open the door. A low-cost handle will give our customer a ‘low cost’ impression of our overall door offering. What’s an extra £25 in the overall cost of the door.
‘Customer B’ responded “The majority of homeowners who come to us look for attention to detail. We used to offer the BLU Lever Door Handle as an optional upgrade, but we found 80% of our customers wanted this better handle, and were more than willing to pay the extra. So we decided to make things simpler for both us and the homeowner by standardising on the BLU Lever Door Handle and increase our door cost by £40.”
Have you ever considered what your choice of Door Hardware says about your doors? A handle that feels weak and looks low-quality will create an overall similar impression of your doors.
Looking to create doors that deliver the ‘wow factor’? It is of vital importance to consider the hardware you select - you only have one chance to create the first impression, make sure it’s a good one.
