Change your door handle like a pro: the express guide

Do you need a strong grip to fit a door handle?

Ah, now there's an existential question that many people ponder every day in front of the broken handle on the living room door! No more excuses like: "I'm not a DIY person", "you need locksmith's tools and wrists of steel" or "I don't even know where to look for new handles!"

Here are a few tips that will make you want to change all the door handles in your home without straining your wrist! If you haven't yet chosen your new handle, discover the most beautiful black door handles or golden ones for inspiration.

You don't need to be a DIY pro to fit a door handle!

Rest assured: changing a door handle is within everyone's reach!

A door handle consists of a few simple parts: the pair of handles (also called a lever or grip), a spindle (the large metal rod that passes through the door), fixing screws (which hold the handle in place), adapters, and that's about it! So there's no need to panic!!

Minimal tools needed to remove and fit a door handle

A screwdriver or a drill driver and possibly Allen keys (supplied with the handle) and you're done! If possible, have a level, a ruler and a pencil to hand to ensure the components are properly aligned. You can simplify the process even further by making sure you work on a flat surface and keeping a small container nearby for the little parts.

A video tutorial to put your mind at ease about fitting your door handles

If you're truly paralysed by this seemingly insurmountable task (a little exaggeration is always useful to take the drama out of it…) or if you'd rather see how it's done before getting started, watch this video showing how to fit the handle and make your door look original in under 10 minutes!

Now that you feel reassured about the technical side, let's move on to the decorative aspect of door handles!

Where to easily find your new designer handles?

When you're not a DIY enthusiast, you don't really fancy spending your Sunday elbowing your way through the aisles of a hardware shop! Let's stay nice and comfortable at home to order our new handles online!

A wide choice of interior handle models

Discover the extensive range of designer door handles from the Milla Poignées shop! Black door handles or golden interior handles, brass or bronze handles, ultra modern or retro style! Be tempted by very on-trend stainless steel door knobs to change from white porcelain! Fall for a modern handle on an oval or rectangular plate. There are even window handles with the same finish as the door handles!

A wide range of finishes to dress your designer doors

Enjoy the incredible finishes for your interior door handles: matte black, lacquered white, satin chrome, aged nickel, brushed stainless steel, polished brass, rose copper, or even the very trendy rust finish...

There is an interior door handle for every decorating style: modern door handle, vintage bronze door knob, the rustic handle reminiscent of a furniture handle, or on the contrary the latest futuristic knob… not forgetting industrial-style handles for offices or contemporary interiors.

In short, it's impossible not to find the handle of your dreams! Use the few days of delivery time (often free throughout the UK) to exercise… not only your wrist joint… but also your decorating ideas!

Key takeaways:

Just a few clicks to order your new designer handles.

All it takes is a screwdriver wielded with wrist power to fit your door handles! So nothing's stopping you from getting started… except perhaps a wrist tendinitis!!

For those who wish to learn more about the world of door handles and locks, don't miss the latest posts on our blog! Find inspiration among all the ultra-design interior handle models!