Change your door handle like a pro: the express guide

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

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

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

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

Rest assured: changing a door handle is well within anyone'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 no need to panic!!

Few tools needed to remove and fit a door handle

A screwdriver or a power drill, and possibly some Allen keys (supplied with the handle), and you're done! If possible, have a spirit 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 within reach for the tiny parts.

A video tutorial to reassure you about fitting your door handles

If you are truly paralysed by this insurmountable task (a little exaggeration is always useful to put things in perspective…) or you prefer to see how to go about it before getting started, watch this video showing how to fit the handle and make your door unique in less than 10 minutes!

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

Where to find your new designer handles easily?

When you're not a DIY enthusiast, you don't really fancy spending your Sunday jostling for space in the aisles of a hardware shop! Better to stay comfortably at home and order our new handles online!

A wide choice of interior handle models

Discover the wide range of designer door handles from the Milla Handles shop! Black door handles or gold interior handles, brass or bronze handles, ultra-modern or retro style! Be tempted by very on-trend stainless steel door knobs for a change from white porcelain! Go for a modern handle on an oval or rectangular plate. There are even window handles in 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: matt black, white lacquer, satin chrome, aged nickel, brushed stainless steel, polished brass, rose copper, or the very on-trend 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! Make the most of the few days' delivery time (often free throughout France) to exercise… not only your wrist joint… but also your decorating ideas!

Key takeaways:

Just a few clicks are all it takes to order your new designer handles.

All it takes is a screwdriver and a flick of the wrist to fit your door handles! So nothing is stopping you from getting on with it… except perhaps a wrist tendonitis!!

For those who want 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-designer interior handle models!