Select the finish together
Compare levers, knobs, entry sets and hinges against the door and trim palette. Review physical samples when a match matters; screen color is not a finish specification.
Hardware, opening by opening
A consistent finish, with each room’s function and door preparation resolved.
Scope and approach
Name the function
Assign passage, privacy, keyed, dummy or other specified operation to each opening. Confirm backset, bore, thickness, handing and special preparation against the selected assembly.
What to bring.
- Which functions belong at each opening?
- Are thickness, handing and preparation confirmed?
- Do specialty openings need different hardware?
From review to agreed work
Plan the scope.
Choose a family
Review style and finish across entry, interior and feature doors.
Schedule the functions
Connect each hardware set to its opening and verify preparation.
Confirm the package
Review components, quantities, installation and unresolved specialty hardware before approval.
Before the next step.
Can every room use the same lever?
A visual family can stay consistent while functions change by room. Each opening still needs the appropriate function and compatible preparation.
Can hardware be selected after doors are ordered?
Resolve preparation-dependent choices before door release. Later changes may affect the assembly, price or timing and need review.