Hardware & Accessories
Escutcheon
Escutcheons are decorative plates surrounding keyholes, door hardware, or plumbing fixtures. These finishing pieces cover rough openings while adding decorative detail—small elements with significant visual impact.
In historic homes, keyhole escutcheons are essential period details. In bathrooms, plumbing escutcheons cover pipe penetrations attractively. Quality escutcheons in appropriate finishes complete installation appearances.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Covers openings decoratively
- ✓Various applications
- ✓Period-appropriate designs
- ✓Multiple finishes
- ✓Finishing detail
- ✓Often overlooked
Types & Variations
Keyhole escutcheon (door)
Plumbing escutcheon (pipes)
Door knob escutcheon
Faucet escutcheon
Decorative escutcheon
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Select escutcheons that properly fit openings. Match finishes with adjacent hardware. For plumbing, ensure escutcheon size covers any wall gaps.
💡 Pro Tip
Split-ring plumbing escutcheons snap around existing pipes without disconnecting plumbing—much easier than sliding solid rings over pipe ends.