Jocelyn Road

SDS London is proud to present one of our latest completed projects done by our specification team, Jocelyn Road. 

The Private Residence in Richmond is nominated for the collaboration and technical problem-solving shown by SDS London on this refurbishment of a four-storey Edwardian townhouse in Richmond. Working closely with McDaniel Woolf Architects and Analytic Building Contractors, SDS delivered a unified ironmongery solution that balances heritage sensitivity with modern functionality.

The homeowner’s wish for a consistent design language centred on Samuel Heath’s Bowscale raised oval door knobs, which drove every decision. SDS ensured this aesthetic could be used throughout—across both new and existing panelled doors—resolving challenges around door construction, latch positioning, backset requirements and the need for secure but unobtrusive locking.

From split-finish en-suite doors to fire-compliant hardware sets and refined detailing such as matching cabinet knobs, SDS achieved a level of coordination and craftsmanship that lifts the entire home. The project exemplifies how attentive hardware specification, even on a smaller scale, can elevate a refurbishment into a cohesive, beautifully resolved interior.

The ironmongery specification was meticulously developed to suit the varied mix of existing and new panelled doors within this Edwardian townhouse. Central to this was ensuring that all mechanical hardware performed reliably across differing door constructions while meeting the required fire ratings. SDS supplied intumescent protection for all morticed items—including latches, deadlocks and hinges—in strict accordance with their fire certification, ensuring every FD30 door set delivered fully compliant performance.

The homeowner was highly engaged in defining the function of each door, requesting the ability to lock certain rooms with a key from the outside and a turn on the inside. SDS therefore supplied appropriate cylinder and turns that met these functional needs. Where the mid-rail height restricted the use of a sashlock, SDS introduced separate deadlocks to overcome the limitation of the door dimensions.

Samuel Heath’s Bowscale raised oval knobs were selected for their refined profile and were paired with sprung latches with increased backsets to prevent knuckle-contact with the door frame in operation. Their style and brass finish worked seamlessly with the home’s interior scheme, reinforcing a cohesive and carefully considered design language.

A key design achievement of this project is the continuity of aesthetic created through the consistent use of Bowscale oval door knobs and matching cabinet hardware. Their sculpted form and concealed fixings bring a quiet sophistication that sits comfortably within the home’s panelled doors and period proportions.

SDS’s split-finish solution for en-suite doors further demonstrates the team’s attention to detail: brass on the bedroom side to maintain warmth, and polished chrome on the bathroom side to align with sanitary fittings. This subtle transition preserves visual harmony in each space without compromising the overall hardware language.

The overall aesthetic is strengthened by SDS’s disciplined approach to detail. Co-ordinated finishes across locks, latches and strike plates ensured that functional components felt as considered as decorative ones. By ensuring that even practical elements such as privacy turns, cylinders and door stops shared the same design family, SDS created a home where every touchpoint feels intentional, elegant and beautifully resolved.

Sustainability for this project was driven by longevity, responsible sourcing and minimal intervention. SDS’s specification prioritised high-quality, durable components designed for decades of reliable performance, reducing the need for replacement and waste.

A significant proportion of the hardware—including all latches, bathroom locks, deadlocks, door knobs, bathroom turns, escutcheons and cylinders—was manufactured in the UK, supporting reduced transportation impact and ensuring robust local quality standards.

By enabling the reuse of many existing doors, SDS avoided unnecessary material disposal and ensured new hardware was precisely matched to varying door constructions, preventing excessive modification or wastage. Where possible, SDS selected mechanically robust, serviceable hardware rather than short-life alternatives, supporting long-term maintainability. This ensures fewer replacements over time.