Interior doors – Dare to choose classic door handles!
Choosing a door handle may seem insignificant, but it is nonetheless a crucial element in the interior decoration of your home or business.
Door hardware now offers a very wide range of handles for interior and exterior doors to suit all interior styles. If you are looking to add an elegant touch to the aesthetics of your door, the classic door handle is the ideal solution.
A classic door handle for a design interior
The classic door handle is traditional and timeless. It can adapt not only to a classic interior but also to a vintage or even contemporary interior if the décor combines carefully chosen ornaments, furniture, or other furnishings. An indispensable functional fixture in architecture, the door handle transforms into a decorative accessory that is easy to implement.
How to define a classic handle?
Several criteria influence the style of the handle.
The shape of the classic handle
The escutcheon plate that covers the keyhole is the iconic model of the classic style. But the design of the lever as well as the finish also play a major role in the overall appearance of the handle.
A handle on a rose with a lever sculpted with baroque scrolls in aged gold will be perfect for a classic interior. A refined square handle in matt black will be just as elegant on a rustic wooden door.
The classic handle on a rose: the understated design of the lever and the plate (round or square) gives an impression of classicism
The round door knob: in white porcelain, the door knob or furniture knob suits an old-fashioned interior style. Designers modernise this round handle to create more contemporary handles capable of dressing a design door. To explore this subject further, discover our complete range of innovative round door handles!
The square door handle sports a classic style when paired with rustic furnishings.
The material of the classic handle
Certain materials accentuate the classic style of handles. These include brass, wrought iron, bronze, stainless steel, porcelain, wood and anodised aluminium. Each of these materials has its advantages in terms of durability, ease of maintenance or aesthetics. More modern materials such as zamak (an alloy of aluminium and zinc) are also used by designers for classic models.
The finishes of a highly fashionable handle
Classic interior handles are often adorned with trimmings and roses that add a decorative touch to the door. These are also available in different models and materials such as crystal, polished brass and satin nickel or lacquered chrome.
Colour also plays a role: gold handles in matt or satin gold, white handles or door knobs in crystal and polished gold appear more classic than the chrome handle in stainless steel or the concrete window handle!
Thus, it is possible to find a unique model that matches your tastes and style.
The advantages of a classic handle
- Handles adaptable to all doors
Decorative hardware offers a classic interior and exterior door handle for every type of door. This type of handle can be used for sliding doors and swing doors in the kitchen or living room. Classic interiors require suitable aesthetic solutions. Our ranges offer perfect handles for country houses, historic buildings or vintage-style interiors.
- Handles combining style and security
Intended for the front door, the classic door handle will be fitted with a lock and strike plate, which is essential for the security of your home or business. Moreover, certain classic door handles, such as those in brass and stainless steel, are resistant to corrosion and wear, thus preventing any attempt at break-in or vandalism.
If you have reduced mobility, it is important to obtain a suitable door handle.
- Handles that are easy to install on your door
Fitting a Milla Poignées handle to the door requires only minimal tools and DIY knowledge. All it takes is a few measurements (centre-to-centre distance between the lever and the locking rose — not needed for an escutcheon plate or latch without a locking system), a screwdriver to assemble the parts (square spindle, possible adapter, plate, lock...) and tighten the fixing screws, a few turns of the wrist and your decorative accessory is functional! This applies to every type of handle: a front door or kitchen door handle, as well as a recessed cup handle for a sliding door or furniture handles (drawer, cupboard, wardrobe…)
. Handles and door knobs at the right price
Finally, thanks to the popularity of classic door handles, you can find the most beautiful models at affordable prices in our online shop or in our showroom, without having to sacrifice quality. Door knobs, a bronze furniture knob and handle or in brass, or any other high-end expert handle with return spring remains accessible to all budgets!
In summary, classic door handles offer a traditional and refined aesthetic but are capable of enhancing modern interiors. Available in a wide price range to suit all budgets, the classic door handle is therefore a judicious choice for those wishing to add elegance to their door. Explore our complete collection of door handles to create an incomparable interior decoration.