Kwikset has announced the release of two new products within its Signature Series’ line of low-profile deadbolts: the 258 Hometown and Crosstown.
The Hometown deadbolt features a rounded profile, while Crosstown offers a rectangular aesthetic, with both models maintaining the Signature Series emphasis on clean, streamlined silhouettes while complementing Kwikset knobs and levers.
The new deadbolts are also designed for easy installation using just a screwdriver, fitting standard door sizes and accommodating varied backset configurations through an adjustable latch.
Like the recently released Brentford, the deadbolts incorporate SmartKey Security, Kwikset’s proprietary technology that allows users to re-key locks quickly and protects against advanced break-in techniques like lock bumping and picking.
Also like the Brentford, both the Hometown and Crosstown models are certified Grade AAA by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA).
Available in Satin Nickel, Satin Brass, and Matte Black, the Hometown variant also adds Venetian Bronze to its finish options. Select finishes even include Microban antimicrobial protection.
The 258 Hometown and Crosstown deadbolts are now available to professionals via Kwikset’s distribution network, priced at $39.49 and $44.49 MSRP, respectively.
Broader availability through major retailers and e-commerce platforms is expected soon.
Kwikset’s latest announcement comes amid continued demand for design-forward home security solutions.
As noted by Justin Clark, Head of Sales, Americas, Doorbird back during CEDIA Expo 2023, “a significant portion of what an integrator is installing today is going to be analyzed by how it looks.”
Companies like Doorbird, which specialize in access control solutions for both residential and commercial environments, have increasingly moved toward products that blend aesthetics and application solving.
While often driven by client preferences, much of this push for more aesthetic solutions also comes from the design-build industry as well.
In a talk with KBB members from 2023, many designers point out that while they are not averse to incorporating tech onto projects, they are often considering how those products might impact the aesthetics of the home.
This last aspect is noteworthy considering that designers, architects and builders are most often the trades running many of the projects they are on, and can sometimes serve as gatekeepers with an outsized impact on what products can and cannot be included in the final design.
And while smart locks featuring app control and wireless integration catch eyes, there remains a steady appetite for simpler, non-connected solutions, even at the ultra-luxury end of the market.
