Mortise Locks
- Description: A lock body installed inside a pocket (mortise) cut into the door. Operated with a key + latch mechanism, usually paired with lever handles.
- Components: Lock body, latch bolt, deadbolt, strike plate, cylinder, handles.
- Types:
- Deadbolt mortise locks → high-security entry doors.
- Latch-only mortise locks → internal doors.
- Smart mortise locks → electronic access with keypad, fingerprint, or RFID.
- Best Use: Main doors, bedroom doors, premium interior doors.
- Pros: Secure, durable, supports heavy doors.
- Cons: Needs professional installation, more costly than cylindrical locks.
Door Handles
- Lever Handles: Most common, paired with mortise locks for ergonomic grip.
- Pull Handles: Large vertical handles, often with deadbolt/magnetic locks. Used on main or double doors.
- Knob Handles: Round knobs with built-in latches. More common in budget or secondary doors.
- Designer Handles: Brass, stainless steel, wood, or crystal handles for luxury aesthetics.
📌 Design Tip:
- For main doors → Mortise lock with deadbolt + pull handle set.
- For bedrooms → Lever handle with latch mortise lock.
- For luxury interiors → Designer mortise handle sets with matte black, brass, or rose gold finishes.
