Glass: a designer material for interior decoration
Glass door handles have become a popular trend in the furniture and decorative hardware industry.
Glass is a natural material made from sand, limestone and sodium carbonate that is of great interest to contemporary architects and interior designers. It is very present in our homes (window panes, conservatories, front doors fitted with thick glass, shower screens or any other glazed surfaces). Transparent, glass lets light through and thus plays an essential role in the comfort of our interiors.
Glass is also used to create decorative objects such as lamp bases, shelves, coffee tables or dining tables and, more surprisingly, door handles or furniture handles with very on-trend designs!
Why choose a glass door handle?
Decorative hardware offers a wide range of elegant door handles and original designs, including the glass handle!
Why choose a glass door handle over a zamak handle (aluminium and zinc alloy), white porcelain, chrome brass or a stainless steel handle? Let us look at the many advantages of this natural material:
* Elegant aesthetics: a designer glass door handle adds a touch of elegance and modernity to your living room or bedroom entrance door. Its neutrality and versatility allow it to adapt to a wide variety of interior decoration styles, from the most classic to the most futuristic.
* Easy handle maintenance: glass is easy to clean and maintain, making it a practical choice for a door handle. Simply clean the handle regularly with a soft cloth and soapy water to keep it clean and shiny.
* Handle durability: glass is a durable material that is resistant to scratches. It can withstand daily use without deteriorating. The frequency of opening interior doors such as the kitchen or bathroom door will have no impact on the shine and transparency of your interior handle.
* Compatibility with other materials: glass door handles are combined with a variety of other materials such as brass, bronze, wood or ceramic. This offers greater flexibility in the design and interior layout of your home or office. It multiplies the possible finishes: the transparent glass lever handle is mounted on a chrome steel or gold brass escutcheon plate. Frosted, opaque glass is often paired with raw bronze or matt nickel for a more rustic look.
Glass for every type of handle
Decorative hardware uses glass for numerous handle models to suit all types of openings:
* the lever handle on an escutcheon plate, which can be complemented with its rose with lock
* the door knob for the modern kitchen, also available as furniture knobs
* the pull handle (also known as the bâton de maréchal) in glass for the swing doors of a luxury shop
* furniture knobs: glass is ideal for highlighting the vintage look of an antique wardrobe
* window handles or espagnolettes: you can complement your glass door handle with a window handle of the same finish for a perfect decorative effect. Elegance will grace your windows or French doors!
The recessed glass handle for a sliding door is rarer to find than sliding glass doors, whether pocket-style or surface-mounted!
The locking roses (with a key-lock or privacy bolt closing system) that accompany glass handles are made from the same material as the plate and fixings, namely polished brass, wrought iron, zamak or stainless steel. Placed at the correct centre distance, their oval, rectangular or square shape and their finish (gold, black, chrome or nickel) reinforce the decorative role of the handle.
Glass handles that are easy to install on your doors
Designers make it easy to install your interior door handle on your doors! No need to be a DIY expert or have a full set of tools: all products are designed for simple installation — all you need is a screwdriver to dismantle and assemble the parts (plate, spindle, rose, lever, fixing screws).
Our Milla Poignées shop offers the designer handle to suit every type of door (front doors, sliding interior doors, rustic wooden doors, modern glass doors or exterior doors such as garage doors). Discover our complete ranges that allow you to match the door handle with door knobs, drawer handles or window handles!
Come and visit us in our showroom and choose your next elegant classic handle or your futuristic handles to enhance your décor. Enjoy the incredible aesthetics of this functional item — a simple handle — to easily and cost-effectively give your interior a designer look!