Coastal Group has strengthened its commitment to showcasing innovation in external door and window hardware with the addition of a new feature installation at its Brand Centre in Cornwall.
Inspiration Doors has generously donated a striking entrance door finished in liquid metal oxidised iron, delivering a distinctive patina effect that highlights the growing market demand for texture and cutting edge design.
The handcrafted door provides a new focal point within the Brand Centre, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the relationship between premium front doors and high-performance door furniture.
The installation also demonstrates how even the heaviest doors can be lifted and operated with precision-engineered hardware, reinforcing the importance of pairing specialist entranceways with robust, marine-grade components.
Loren Jenner, Managing Director at Coastal Group, emphasised the increasing role of sensory experience in product selection: “People love texture – materials that invite interaction and spark curiosity. Our industry is no longer just about performance; it’s about how products feel and how they contribute to an experience. When customers visit the Brand Centre, they don’t just see the hardware; they touch it and feel the engineering. This new door allows us to showcase that connection in a way that is both compelling and meaningful.”
The partnership between Coastal Group and Inspiration Doors reflects a shared ambition to continuously raise standards across the door and window sector. As design expectations rise and customers demand more, collaboration between manufacturers is increasingly important.
Bruce Dudman of Inspiration Doors highlighted this shift in homeowner expectations. “Years ago a door handle was a door handle; it was functional. But people now want something a little bit better – more inspirational and tactile. People demand more. They want a door that makes a statement and hardware that enhances the design rather than just operating it.”
The oxidised iron finish used on the new door is created through a highly specialised liquid metal application process that results in a varied, natural patina. This approach has grown in popularity among architects and high-end joiners seeking unique, characterful surfaces that cannot be replicated through standard coatings.
Mathew Jones, Managing Director at Inspiration Doors, noted the natural fit between the two companies’ product portfolios: “We are both at the pinnacle of our product ranges so it makes sense to work together. Our doors rely on exceptional hardware to perform at their best, and Coastal’s engineered solutions complement what we build perfectly.”
The new installation at the Cornwall-based showroom serves as a tangible example of how manufacturers can combine expertise to influence the future of the industry.
As sustainability, durability and design-led thinking continue to guide development in external door and window systems, the relationship between structural components and hardware is becoming more integrated than ever.
Coastal Group expressed its appreciation. “We want to thank Mathew, Bruce and their team for this stunning piece,” continued Loren. “The addition of the statement door supports the Brand Centre’s mission to give joiners, installers and architects a space where they can interact with products in a real-world context. It also helps home owners make informed decisions and is sure to inspire future projects.”
The new installation is available to view at the Coastal Group Brand Centre in Cornwall.
