A Guide to Choosing the Right Types of Door Handles for Your Home
Looking around your newly renovated living room, you pause to admire the little details that tie the space together. The new handles in particular catch your eye, their sleek contemporary design standing out and adding a sophisticated flourish to the room.
Finding the right types of door handles for your home can be a difficult task, especially since you have to find the ideal balance between style and practicality.
Discover how to elevate your home by choosing the right handles for every room.
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Different types of door handles and which ones to choose
Door handles offer the perfect finishing touch to your home, so it’s important to pick ones that complement your space. There are a huge range of different door handles available, from knobs and levers for your internal doors to wardrobe and cabinet door handles.
What’s more, indoor door handles come in a variety of colours and styles, which means there are options to suit every interior. From antique door knobs to modern lever handles, you have plenty of options to consider.
Style tip: Match your handles to your light switches and sockets for a beautiful cohesive look.
Lever door handles
Lever door handles are the most popular choice for interior doors in contemporary homes and come in a wide range of styles. They’re easy to use and can contribute massively to the overall aesthetic of your home.
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For most modern homes, a lever on rose style handle is best. These handles feature a square or circular rose that surrounds the point at which the handle connects to the door, ensuring the fixings are hidden from view for a sleek and sophisticated appearance.
What style of lever handle should you choose?
This depends on what sort of look you’re trying to achieve. If it’s a contemporary aesthetic you’re going for, a lever handle with a tapered design is perfect for a sleek and streamlined appearance. A great example is the Rothko internal door handle, which comes in a range of colours. Alternatively, a style like the Hirst internal door handle has a more classic look that will blend well with traditional or vintage furnishings.
You’ll also need to think about the colour of your lever door handles. Gold handles will effortlessly add a touch of opulence to your interiors, making them feel high-end and luxurious. However, if it’s a more clean and contemporary look you’re going for, black handles might be a more suitable choice.
Door knobs
Door knobs are a more traditional type of internal door handle and have been used in homes for hundreds of years. However, they’re now available in a wide range of styles, including sleek modern designs that look great in contemporary homes.
Door knobs have a distinctive look that sets them apart from lever handles and their eye-catching spherical shape makes them a great option for those who want to add a decorative touch to their doors.
What style of door knob should you choose?
Again, this will depend on the aesthetic you’re trying to achieve. A sleek, minimalist door knob like the Kandinsky internal door knob is an excellent choice for contemporary homes and comes in a variety of colours to suit all preferences. However, traditional door knobs might be the ideal option for you if your home has a more classic aesthetic.
Cabinet door handles
Your internal door handles aren’t the only handles you’ll need to consider when adding the finishing touches to your home. You’ll also need to choose the right kitchen cupboard handles to really bring your kitchen space to life.
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Kitchen cabinet handles are available in a wide variety of designs, from classic handles to pull handles, so there’s something to suit every style of interior.
What style of kitchen cabinet door handle should you choose?
With their versatile designs, classic cabinet handles like the antique brass Skyscraper knurled handle are great for enhancing both modern and traditional interiors. Alternatively, a handle with a contemporary design like the gold Hive handle is perfect for adding a decorative flair to your kitchen cabinets.
For something a little more unconventional, a pull handle is the ideal choice. These cabinet handles, such as the black Onda metal pull handle, have a sleek and sophisticated design that adds a luxurious finish to any kitchen.
If you’re looking to add a pop of colour to your kitchen, a colourful handle is exactly what you need. Choose from a wide range of eye-catching colours, including pink, lavender, and mint.
Wardrobe door handles
When it comes to designing your bedroom, choosing the right wardrobe door handles is another important consideration. The wardrobe handles you choose can help define the aesthetic of the space, whether it’s classic and refined or bold and contemporary.
What style of wardrobe door handle should you choose?
If your bedroom has a more classic aesthetic, opt for some traditional long wardrobe handles to add a touch of opulence. A style like the gold chunky Skyscraper wardrobe handle is perfect for this and pairs beautifully with a wide range of colour palettes.
Similarly, with their wooden finish, the Copse circular wardrobe handles in the shade Oak are ideal for enhancing traditional interiors and have a unique circular design that makes them stand out.
Alternatively, add a pop of colour to your contemporary bedroom by opting for colourful handles – these match perfectly with our colour pop switches and sockets!
Show us how you’ve styled the door handles in your home
They might be a small detail, but the types of door handles you choose can really elevate the overall look of your interiors. We’d love to see how you’ve styled your door handles to match the rest of your décor – tag us on Instagram @dowsingandreynolds.
