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Architects and homeowners alike realize that hardware plays an important design role, as well as a functional role, in any home. Different home designs require different hardware styles, so people need a wide selection of styles and finishes from which to choose.

“Many manufacturers in our industry offer styled patio door hardware, but window hardware often is overlooked,” said Phil Donaldson, director of marketing at Andersen. “As a result, there is a clash of hardware styles within the home.

That is why Andersen Windows, Inc. has such an expansive line of window and patio door hardware. The Estate™ hardware line features five different finishes, while the Metro™ line has two finishes. Both lines are proprietary designs created by Andersen. Both lines feature patio door hardware styles that complement window hardware, providing homeowners with a consistent look and feel from one room to the next. In addition, the distinctive lines provide greater design and pricing flexibility.

Estate hardware evokes the traditional elegance found in old-world, handcrafted moldings and other fine decorative wood products. This line features high-performance bright brass, antique brass, and polished chrome finishes, which are all available on the Andersen 400 Series line of windows and patio doors. Two additional Estate finishes are only available with Andersen patio doors: brushed chrome and oil-rubbed bronze finishes.

Metro hardware features contemporary, symmetrical shapes and smooth, organic curves. Characterized by its soft, neutral look, Andersen Metro hardware features white and stone finishes, and is available on both 400 Series and 200 Series patio doors.

Optional Andersen patio door accessories such as exterior keyed locks, auxiliary security lock (foot lock) and hinged door handle extender also are available in all five Estate hardware finishes and both Metro hardware finishes.

“These hardware designs tie a builder’s or remodeler’s entire fenestration package together with one distinctive Andersen look — traditional or contemporary — in a variety of finishes and colors,” said Donaldson. “The designs also enhance the look, feel and beauty of Andersen windows and patio doors.”