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Quick Answer Why do general contractors choose OKUN door hardware? General contractors choose OKUN because it delivers designer-tier hardware at a price that fits a production budget. OKUN levers are solid core throughout — no hollow construction — with durable PVD finishes, at a fraction of the per-opening cost of architect-specified brands. They drop into standard 2-3/8" and 2-3/4" backset door prep with no re-boring, and every collection ships in the same three finishes (matte black, brushed nickel, chrome) across Privacy, Passage, and Dummy functions, so a whole project stays visually consistent from one order. Custom bulk and volume discounts...

OKUN Editorial · Buying Guide Easier-to-Use Door Handles: Why Levers Work for Every Age A lever opens with a push, not a twist — which makes it easier for arthritic hands, small children, and anyone carrying a laundry basket. Here's what that means when you're choosing hardware for a multigenerational or aging-in-place home. OKUN Editorial  ·  7 min read  ·  Updated June 2026 Quick Answer Lever handles are easier to operate than round knobs — they open with a push down instead of a grip-and-twist, so they work with a closed fist, forearm, or elbow. That helps people with arthritis...

OKUN Editorial · Buying Guide Will This Door Handle Fit My Door? How to Measure Before You Buy Three measurements decide whether a handle fits: backset, door thickness, and handing. Take all three in about five minutes — then order with no guesswork and no wrong-fit returns. OKUN Editorial  ·  6 min read  ·  Tape measure only Quick Answer A door handle fits if three things line up: the backset (2-3/8" or 2-3/4"), the door thickness (1-3/8" to 1-3/4"), and the handing (left, right, or reversible). OKUN levers use an adjustable latch that covers both standard backsets, fit standard door...

OKUN Editorial · Design & Finishes Can You Mix Door Handle Finishes? The 2026 Guide to Mixing Metals at Home The match-everything rule is over. Here's how to combine matte black, brushed nickel, chrome, and champagne gold across a home so it reads collected — not chaotic — plus the one detail that has to stay the same. OKUN Editorial  ·  7 min read  ·  June 2026 OKUN levers carry one profile across matte black, brushed nickel, chrome, and champagne gold. Photo: OKUN. Quick Answer Yes — you can mix finishes. Use the 70/30 rule: one dominant finish for about...