Anyone who watches interior design closely will know that it is a sector that is evolving all the time. Design trends come and go, and come back again, but products also improve and offer more options too. Innovation is an essential attribute for anyone designing, manufacturing and supplying interior design features and that particularly applies to architectural ironmongery. Staying ahead of the game is the only way to survive and prosper in a competitive market sector and at EM-B we are able to pass that hunger for innovation on to you and deliver stand out products which meet the needs of your building.
Minimalist design trends
The most prominent modern design trend is still minimalism, and the idea that less is more. To many people minimalism is simply a clean and sleek appearance to handles for doors, cabinets, drawers and cupboards. But in addition to that, minimalism exudes a sense of professionalism and a lack of clutter and waste, which sets the right tone for a commercial workplace. It also enables seamless integration with other features in the building, such as sockets and switches, because the simplicity and the lack of ornate decoration enables our range of pull handles, for example, to match almost anything. This is an efficient use of ironmongery which allows you to change features around it, get great value for money and maintain an elegant aesthetic which promotes a dynamic and effective workplace.
Inlay materials offer design choice
We can also supply handles with different inlay materials, which you can use to match other design features around your commercial building. Our lever handles can be supplied with inlays featuring leather, wood, polished stainless steel or rustic oak. This allows you to create a scheme that matches adjacent doors, architrave, window sills or skirting boards. The overall finish has an impact which reflects well on the professionalism and quality standards of the business.
Safety and accessibility considerations
Supplying lever handles with the choice of a rubber grip on the handle provides a practical solution in situations where accessibility needs to be a consideration. A rubber grip can help where safety is a factor, and where people need additional grip, perhaps if a door is impacted by external weather conditions. A rubber grip can also help people with mobility issues, or visibility issues, as it helps them with accessibility around the building. Escutcheons & turns also play a big part in internal security, and enabling welfare facilities in a commercial workplace to be fully secure and safe for employees, visitors and contractors.
Innovative design in architectural ironmongery from EM-B
You can see that our range of architectural ironmongery has to apply some attention to detail when it comes to design trends and practical solutions. This is essential so that we can meet the needs of a demanding commercial sector. But this enables us to provide you with products such as lever handles, pull handles and escutcheons & turns, which help to meet the needs of practical, sustainable and efficient building design.
Matching internal features such as curved and straight shapes, and the type of finish you need, has always been a feature of our range of architectural ironmongery. But in 2025 we recognise that our products have to go further and our current range meets the needs of commercial businesses in many different sectors, and will help your business stand out in every positive way.
