Specify whole-home hardware through one schedule that connects function, finish, fit and quantity. Aure Maison’s switches, outlets, door handles and cabinet hardware let you build the visual shortlist together, so each trade works toward the same room design.
Start with a representative pairing: an Ellington Door Handle and Aure Toggle Switch, then add the cabinet hardware visible from the doorway. Record the exact finish available on each product. Extend the approved combination room by room, with separate entries for electrical configurations and door functions.
One shared schedule can carry the work from the first room survey to the final handover. It should show who owns each decision and which version has been approved, so a conversation in one room does not silently change an order for the whole house.
Begin with scope and responsibilities
Identify the rooms and categories included in the project. Record what will stay, what will be replaced and what has not yet been decided. Include secondary spaces and both sides of internal doors, where a single physical item can appear in two room discussions.
Agree who selects, verifies, orders and installs each category. A designer may choose the appearance, an electrician confirm the electrical assembly, and a contractor place the order. Naming those roles early makes it easier to resolve a missing decision without duplicating work.
Use the room-by-room hardware checklist for the count itself. This guide covers how that schedule moves through the project.
Confirm function before completing the shopping list
List the required control, door or cabinet function at each location. A dining-room dimmer needs a compatible lighting specification. A bedroom door may require privacy operation. A replacement cabinet pull must suit the existing fixing arrangement unless new preparation is planned.
Have the relevant installer confirm the information that affects fit and installation before the order is released. The selected finish can remain under review while a technical requirement is being settled, but neither should be left ambiguous on the final order.
Approve a representative group of samples
Choose a small group that shows the important relationships: perhaps a door handle and entry switch, or a cabinet pull beside a wall plate and faucet. Review the assembled pieces with the room's fixed materials.
A shared supplier can simplify coordination, but an identical finish name does not guarantee that every category or production batch will appear identical. Record which samples were approved and where intentional differences are acceptable. The hardware coordination guide addresses the visual decisions in more detail.
Release orders through named checkpoints
| Checkpoint | What should be settled | Who confirms it |
|---|---|---|
| Design selection | Function, appearance and acceptable alternatives | Client and design lead |
| Technical review | Dimensions, complete parts and installation requirements | Relevant installer with supplier documentation |
| Quantity review | Location counts, unit of sale and any justified spares | Person responsible for the schedule |
| Order release | Exact products, finishes, costs, terms and delivery arrangements | Authorized purchaser |
| Receipt and handover | Received items, location labels and product records | Site lead and purchaser |
Use project-specific dates for these checkpoints. Do not infer a delivery date from the date a design choice was approved. Custom work should have its scope and any production timing agreed separately.
Make substitutions visible
If a product changes, update the schedule and show what the substitution affects. A similar-looking handle may have different preparation requirements. A different dimmer may call for another wiring arrangement. A finish change in one room may alter the group of samples the client approved.
Keep the superseded version for reference, and tell the people whose work is affected. The important record is the approved selection that reaches the site, not the first product link saved during research.
Close the process with a useful handover
Check deliveries against the schedule before installation dates, while packaging and labels can still be matched to the order. Retain product identifiers, instructions and care information for the installed pieces. Record any spare items by their actual model and finish rather than as an unmarked box of extras.
For coordinated project inquiries, visit Trade Aure. A schedule with locations, quantities, configurations and timing gives the team a practical starting point and helps turn individual selections into a complete order.