IRONMONGERY – BESPOKE AND CUSTOM DESIGNS

At Em-B Solutions, we understand the critical role that door hardware plays in a building’s functionality and aesthetics. Whether it’s a sleek, contemporary office or a grand, historic hotel, the choice of ironmongery can significantly influence the overall design and user experience. But sometimes, off-the-shelf solutions may not cut the mustard, and that’s why we […]

EM-B SOLUTIONS STYLES OUT SECURITY FOR THE HARROGATE INN’S REFURBISHMENT

The Harrogate Inn

The Harrogate Inn has completed an extensive refurbishment programme, with the door hardware and access control finishing touches provided by architectural ironmonger Em-B Solutions to ensure no compromise to style or safety for staff and guests. Nestled amongst landscaped grounds in the heart of Harrogate, this charming waterfront hotel, as part of The Inn Collection […]

BACK TO BLACK WITH Em-B HARDWARE

Back to Black

Unless you have been living in a social media black-out zone, you cannot fail to have noticed that black door and cabinet hardware is BIG! In both traditional and modern settings, black door hardware is having a moment. What’s the story with black hardware, and how can you incorporate it into your next design project? […]

ICONIC BRITISH BUILDING GETS STUNNING MAKOVER WITH HELP FROM EM-B SOLUTIONS

Churchill’s Toy Shop

A building in Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire that played an iconic role in Britain’s war effort, becoming known as Churchill’s Toy Shop, has undergone a fabulous transformation into exclusive apartments for Stonehouse Real Estate, featuring door hardware and expertise from award-winning architectural ironmongers Em-B Solutions. Churchill Manor is a beautifully refurbished development of 1, 2, 3 and […]

RESIDENTS’ CHOICE MAKES IRONMONGERY WORK

Cherry Tree House - Leeds

Master architectural ironmongers Em-B Solutions has worked hand in hand with a local Housing Association and, crucially, its residents, to deliver a bespoke door hardware package that suits the needs of occupants exactly. Cherry Tree House is a purpose-built sheltered housing scheme developed by Leeds Jewish Housing Association in the heart of the Jewish Community. […]

Em-B MIXES OLD AND NEW FOR EDUCATION PROJECT

Iceps Building

Award-winning architectural ironmonger Em-B Solutions has provided a full turnkey design and supply ironmongery package to the ICEPs Building – the part new build, part refurb University of Leeds flagship building for the schools of Computing and Physics & Astronomy. The project involved not only a full scheduling service for hundreds of doors across the […]

What difference will the finish of your hardware make, really?

Ironongery finishes

In fact: quite a lot. Ironmongery finishes can make or break the aesthetic of a room. Whilst swapping out door handles and the like for hardware with a different finish seems to be an incredibly minor change to make, it is often the finishing touch you need to really bring a room together. For example, […]

Andrew Cooke Joins Em-B Solutions

Andrew Cooke

Door hardware specification specialist Andrew Cooke has joined award-winning architectural ironmonger Em-B as its new Business Development Director. He brings more than thirty years experience in architectural ironmongery and latterly the doorset industry having held senior positions with some of the biggest names in the trade, and Andrew is taking on the challenge of driving […]

Case Study – Waverley Junior Academy, Rotherham

Name of Project: Waverley Junior Academy, Rotherham Architect: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Client: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Waverley Junior Academy is a new school development, opened in late 2020 as part of the wider planning requirements for the Waverley village development in South Yorkshire. The new school has a capacity of 420 pupils up to the […]