Boston is a door hardware range from Zanda, covering handles, levers and associated hardware for internal and external doors. This range gives you a consistent hardware style across an entire home, so door handles in the hallway, bedrooms and bathrooms can all be sourced from the one design family rather than mixed and matched from different suppliers.
Who this range suits
Boston suits renovations or new builds where you are specifying door hardware for multiple doors at once and want a consistent look throughout. Because the range covers a number of hardware pieces, it is generally possible to outfit an entire home, from bedroom doors through to bathrooms and entries, using the one style.
Choosing the right function type
Door hardware is generally selected by function before style. Passage sets, used on doors like hallways or living areas, do not lock. Privacy sets, used on bathrooms and bedrooms, allow the door to be locked from the inside, usually with a simple turn or push button rather than a key. Entry or keyed sets are used on external doors and lock from both sides. Confirm which function you need for each door before selecting a matching handle or lever from the range, since not every hardware piece is available in every function.
Backset, door thickness and handing
Backset refers to the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the handle spindle, and it needs to match the existing door preparation or the hardware will not sit correctly. Door thickness is another specification to confirm, since hardware is generally designed for a standard range of thicknesses and an unusually thick or thin door may need a different set. Handing refers to whether a door swings left or right, and while many lever and handle sets are reversible, it is worth checking this before ordering, particularly for hardware with a fixed orientation.
Buying considerations
Confirm the function type needed for each door, passage, privacy or entry
Match the backset to your existing door preparation
Check door thickness compatibility before ordering
Confirm handing if the hardware is not reversible
Order matching hardware across multiple doors in one batch to keep the finish consistent
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between passage, privacy and entry door hardware?
Passage sets do not lock and are used on doors like hallways where privacy is not required. Privacy sets allow the door to be locked from the inside, typically for bathrooms and bedrooms, while entry or keyed sets lock from both sides and are used on external doors.
How do I know what backset I need?
Backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the spindle hole, and it needs to match your existing door preparation. Measuring your current hardware or door bore before ordering avoids a mismatch that would prevent the new hardware sitting correctly.
Will Boston hardware fit any door thickness?
Door hardware is generally designed for a standard range of door thicknesses, so it is worth checking the specifications against your door before ordering, particularly if your doors are unusually thick or thin. This confirms the hardware will fit and function properly once installed.
Does the handing of the door matter when choosing hardware?
Handing refers to whether a door swings open to the left or right, and while many handles and levers in this range are reversible, it is worth confirming this before ordering. Hardware with a fixed orientation needs to match the door's handing to sit and operate correctly.
Can I use Boston hardware across my whole house?
Yes, this range covers multiple door hardware types, so it is generally possible to specify passage, privacy and entry hardware from the same range for consistency throughout a home. Ordering hardware for multiple doors in one batch also helps keep the finish consistent room to room.