Internal doors – embrace classic door handles!
Choosing a door handle may seem like a small detail, but it plays a crucial role in the interior design of your home or business.
Door hardware now offers a very wide range of handles for internal and external doors to suit every interior style. If you want to add an elegant touch to your door, a classic door handle is an ideal choice.
A classic door handle for a stylish interior
The classic door handle is traditional and timeless. It can suit not only a classic interior but also a vintage or even contemporary one when paired with carefully chosen ornaments and furniture. An essential functional part of a building, the door handle becomes a decorative accessory that is easy to install.
What makes a handle classic?
Several factors shape the style of a handle.
The shape of a classic handle
The long backplate, which covers the keyhole, is emblematic of classic style. But the lever’s design and the finish also play a major part in the handle’s overall look.
A handle on a rose with a lever sculpted into baroque scrolls in aged gold will be perfect for a classic interior. A refined square handle in matt black will look just as elegant on a rustic wooden door.
The classic handle on a rose: the understated design of the lever and the round or square rose creates a classic look
The round door knob: in white porcelain, a door or furniture knob suits a period interior. Designers are giving this round handle a modern twist, creating more contemporary versions for stylish doors. To explore the subject further, browse our complete range of innovative round door handles!
A square door handle takes on a classic look when paired with rustic furnishings.
Materials for a classic handle
Certain materials emphasise a handle’s classic style, including brass, wrought iron, bronze, stainless steel, porcelain, wood and anodised aluminium. Each has its own advantages in durability, ease of maintenance or appearance. Designers also use more modern materials, such as zamak, an aluminium and zinc alloy, for classic designs.
Finishes for a fashionable handle
Classic internal handles often feature decorative fittings and roses that add a finishing touch to the door. These also come in a range of designs and materials, including crystal, polished brass, satin nickel and lacquered chrome.
Colour plays a part too: gold handles in matt gold or satin gold, white handles or crystal and polished gold door knobs look more classic than a chrome-finish stainless steel handle or a concrete window handle!
So you can find a distinctive design that suits your taste and style.
The benefits of a classic handle
- Handles to suit every door
Decorative hardware offers a classic handle for every type of internal and external door. These handles can be used on sliding doors and hinged kitchen or living room doors. Classic interiors call for fitting aesthetic choices. Our ranges include handles ideal for country homes, historic buildings and vintage-style interiors.
- Handles combining style and security
For a front door, a classic door handle will be fitted with a lock and strike plate, essential to the security of your home or business. What’s more, some classic door handles, such as those made of brass and stainless steel, resist corrosion and wear, helping to prevent attempted break-ins or vandalism.
If you have reduced mobility, it is important to choose a suitable door handle.
- Handles that are easy to install on your door
Fitting a Milla Handles handle to a door requires little more than basic tools and DIY skills. Take a few measurements, including the distance between the lever and the locking rose—unnecessary for a long backplate or a lever handle without a locking mechanism. Then use a screwdriver to assemble the components, such as the square spindle, any adapter, backplate and bolt, and tighten the fixing screws. A few turns later, your decorative accessory is ready to use! This applies to every type of handle, from a front or kitchen door handle to a flush pull recessed into a sliding door or handles for drawers, cupboards and wardrobes.
. Door handles and knobs at fair prices
Finally, thanks to the popularity of classic door handles, you can find beautiful models at affordable prices in our online shop or showroom without compromising on quality. Door knobs, a bronze furniture knob and handle, or brass and other expertly made, high-end handles with return springs can suit every budget!
In short, classic door handles offer a refined, traditional look but can also enhance modern interiors. Available at prices to suit every budget, a classic door handle is a wise choice if you want to add elegance to your door. Explore our complete collection of door handles to create an interior that stands out.