Residential and Fashion Locks
Work your home security into your décor
When you think of a residential lock you may picture a necessary evil – you need to secure your home. However, because everyone has to put a lock on at least one or two of their home doors, a fashion lock industry has grown. Fashion locks make home security beautiful again – they match your home and your décor with a variety of shapes, finishes and accessories.
Two companies stand out in the fashion lock industry:
- Baldwin Lock
- Weiser Lock
While other companies may offer fashion lines, Baldwin and Weiser have established their companies around making home security stylish, while at the same time providing reliability and durability.
Increasing Sales
Most home owners don’t really consider the risk of burglary or break in. They easily pass their home keys off to cleaning companies, car repair shops, friends, neighbors and children without worry. The fact is, until a break in happens in your neighborhood, you probably figure that it won’t happen to you. While this isn’t the greatest attitude to have towards home security, it’s a common one.
Lock manufacturers started working with fashion locks to make it a little easier for the home owner to consider security. Fashion locks can work as the focal point of a door or entranceway and can really bring the look of a room together with little details like unusual shapes or finishes. You may purchase a device only for the look, but you can’t help but increase your home safety and security by installing it!
Locks for Every Budget
Many fashion lock sets are quite expensive when you compare them to the discount kits available at any hardware store. However, there are a number of less expensive models available that provide the same level of security and beauty.
If you’re in the market for a fashion lock, you need to shop around. There are a number of websites that’ll offer you an overview of the options available and consumer reviews of the vast number of products offered in the fashion industry. You can find models in all price ranges and for all different types of homes – from contemporary to traditional to historical.
Choosing a Fashion Lock
When you’re trying to decide on a fashion lock you’re of course first looking for something that will suit or enhance your home décor. There are a number of other considerations you should be aware of:
- What is the lock for: privacy or security? While you’re primarily buying for looks, remember there’s also a difference in function between devices for external and internal doors. Locks designed to provide privacy aren’t as strong or resilient against tampering.
- How many people need to have access to the lock? A beautiful lock is merely an inconvenience if a lot of people need access to it and it has a complicated system that’s worked into an elaborate design. Look for something that is attractive yet easy to use.
- How is it installed? If you’re a do-it-yourselfer and are redesigning a home or room, you may want to make sure that you can properly install your product. Some fashion locks are designed to be installed by professionals, while others easily snap into place with a few tools.
