Who would be the best person to help you find suitable fixtures & fittings for doors & windows?
Architects are trained to create designs that are structurally sound, functional, & aesthetically pleasing. Do you follow? They also often have a basis knowledge of construction materials, though not the detailed knowledge required when choosing appropriate hardware.
Interior designers specialize in the decorating & furnishing of rooms & can offer fresh, innovative ideas & advice, but will be concentrating on the appearance rather than how the fittings work.Maybe a blacksmith or metal worker would be the person to ask.. No, a joiner is the best person to give advise.
Joiners understand what’s needed, they have made doors & windows & know how big a hinge would be needed to hold the weight of a solid oak door, or which lock would fit properly & safely in rebated french windows. Advise is often needed as good quality hardware can be expensive. You need to get the right thing, before cutting holes in your precious doors & windows.
Architectural Ironmongery Ltd is run by trained joiners with over getting on for 90 years of joinery knowledge & experience between the three of them. They are happy 
to discuss restoration projects with their customers, giving advise when necessary. The retail & mail order business is based in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, but ships world wide & has a enormous amount & variety of hardware in stock. http://www.arciron.com
About The Author
Ali Arnold is a tutor & company secretary for Architectural Ironmongery Ltd, who are specialists in door & window hardware for period properties, this very knowledgable company is always happy to give advise when required. visit their site at http://www.arciron.com
