Door handle, the indispensable ally of interior architecture 

Interior architecture is involved in the layout and decoration of the interiors of public buildings, hotels, private homes and apartments. The interior architect designs a project combining aesthetics and technical constraints. Interior architecture thus works with volumes, light, furniture and functional equipment such as design door handles, which occupy an increasingly central place in interior decoration.

"The door handle is the handshake of the building," declared Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa in a 1996 work, The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. (source le Moniteur).

Inseparable from any construction, the door handle has become a major asset of interior architecture.

The architect will thus ensure that the door handle and the architecture blend perfectly! They will take the greatest care in choosing the door handle that best integrates into the architecture they have envisioned. 

Two criteria will come into play in the decorator's choice: the style of the door handle and its material.

. Choice of door handle style

. Choice of interior handle materials

The world of door handles has been largely modernised to offer decorators and interior architecture professionals multiple decorative solutions to suit all decoration styles!

Architecture and door handles: which style to favour? 

It is through the expansion and modernisation of the product range that the door handle goes beyond its purely functional role to become an essential element of interior architecture. The decorator will pay particular attention to the choice of door handles to reinforce the desired style: vintage handles for the doors of a cosy hotel or modern anthracite grey door handles for corporate office doors. 

There is a door handle for every style of architecture and interior decoration! 

Classic trend door handles for an elegant ambiance

CLASSIC CO SCANDI DOOR HANDLE ON SLIM SQUARE ROSE

Designed in zamak (zinc and aluminium alloy), this interior handle confers immediate elegance and chic to your solid wood door. In polished chrome, brushed chrome, black or white finish, the effect produced will be totally different but equally refined.

MANDELLI FUSILLA DOOR HANDLE, MADE IN ITALY, SOLID BRASS

This door handle with a classic aesthetic benefits from a remarkably refined design. The matt gold finish enhances this premium interior door handle, also available in bronze, chrome and graphite.

The futuristic style door handle 

CONTEMPORARY DOOR HANDLE - LUPINA

Ultra on-trend, this interior handle on a concealed plate is aimed at lovers of clean-lined design. The slenderness of the lever reinforces the avant-garde character of this model, which many interior architects choose for the fitting-out of modern offices.

The futuristic two-tone door handle

BICOLOUR POLISHED CHROME / GUNMETAL ROUND JUMELLE DOOR HANDLE

Interior architecture loves to play on contrasts of materials and colours. This two-tone door handle responds ideally to design requirements. The chrome/gunmetal version is particularly modern!

The modern door handle

MODERN OVAL VS JACOB DOOR HANDLE

The very original oval plate gives a modern touch to this splendid copper-finish door handle! Ideal for enhancing the doors of your living room or bedroom, this modern door handle can be accompanied by its matching closing rose (key or privacy bolt). You thus create a remarkable decorative pair.

The door handle for a contemporary interior

MODERN AND ULTRA DESIGN PETUNIA ROUND MATT GOLD DOOR HANDLE

This poignée de porte en or mat integrates perfectly into a contemporary interior. Fitted on a black door, this handle reveals its incomparable design forms.

The retro door handle

VINTAGE DOOR HANDLE - LINE MILLENAIRE 

A perfect illustration of the retro style, this door handle in matt black finish will enhance your white kitchen door. Designed in zamak, this model will retain the brilliance of its first day even with intensive use.

The industrial style door handle

ORIGINAL MANDELLI GRINT DOOR HANDLE

The ergonomics, aesthetic and graphite finish of the brass contribute to giving an industrial style to this original door handle. Imagine it on the doors of your offices! The result is perfect!

The design pull handle

MANDELLI CHICANE BRASS BATON DE MARECHAL

Door hardware now offers pull handles with a modernised, atypical design that has everything to appeal to interior decorators!

The design window handle

Interior architecture can now extend to the dressing of windows and French doors by adopting window handles that are ultra-design!

MANDELLI BILBAO WINDOW HANDLE

Discover this exceptional collection! A range of ultra-design window handles that you can combine with the purchase of door handles of the same style. Something to delight every interior decorator!

What are the door handle materials favoured by interior architects?

Materials are an integral part of an architectural project! The walls, floors, wooden or glass doors and all functional accessories are carefully selected. 

The materials of door handles, with or without a locking system (depending on the rooms concerned) will be chosen with the same attention as the other interior fittings.

The range of door handle materials extends from aluminium to iron, through alloys such as zamak or brass, as well as nylon and even concrete.

Why choose a bronze door handle?

Bronze, the oldest alloy created by man, is the ideal material for adding nobility and style to your interior. Bronze comes in several finishes that offer a vintage patina effect. Raw bronze and polished bronze, like the two handles below, are complemented by white bronze or satin white, as well as the very on-trend aged iron finish.

CONTEMPORARY STYLE DOOR HANDLE on longitudinal plate in BRONZE P2017

This door handle on a longitudinal plate is the perfect combination of aesthetics and robustness. The vintage character of this model is accentuated by the understated architecture of the plate.

NOSTALGIC BRONZE 1920 DOOR HANDLE

Another shape and another finish to illustrate the diversity of bronze door handles! This model in gilded bronze on a square plate is exceptionally modern! It is perfect for the bedroom doors of a guest house with a cosy atmosphere.

Opt for zamak door handles!

An alloy of aluminium and zinc, zamak is inexpensive and above all infinitely recyclable. For eco-responsible décor, choose zamak design door handles!

DOM PIRA R DOOR HANDLE WITH KEY LOCK AND ROSE

A true gem of door hardware, this handle with a thousand facets enhances the doors of your living room or bedrooms. This premium collection brings elegance and chic to your home at a reasonable price. The pair (handle + rose with lock) is offered at an attractive price.

MODERN LARISA SQUARE DOOR HANDLE

In gold or polished chrome finish, this zamak door handle makes design accessible to all budgets! Paired with a retro piece of furniture, this handle reveals a vintage character, but installed in a home with modern architecture, it will reveal its contemporary nature.

Why choose a stainless steel handle?

The main property of stainless steel, or inox (an alloy of chromium and nickel), is its resistance to corrosion. Architects choose stainless steel handles for the doors of wet rooms such as the bathroom or kitchen. Its contemporary appearance gives a modern touch to design interiors.

KVADRAT 1708 DOOR HANDLE

Its style and price are major assets! Particularly resistant (to fire and corrosion), this stainless steel door handle is ideal for offices or hotel room doors.

Why choose an aluminium door handle?

Malleable and inexpensive, aluminium offers beautiful door handles at ultra-competitive prices! Here are two aluminium door handles that are ultra-design yet accessible on a small budget.

MODERN SALTA DOOR HANDLE ON ROUND PLATE

This stainless steel door handle is perfect for the bathroom door. Remember to complete the handle with its closing rose featuring a key lock or privacy bolt, preferred for the bathroom or WC. The pair thus formed serves a dual purpose: security and home decoration!

LINE DIUNA SQUARE DOOR HANDLE

In satin nickel finish, this aluminium door handle on a square plate gives an immediate modern character to your office or bedroom doors.

DOM MALTA ROUND DOOR HANDLE

This vintage aluminium door handle offers two major advantages: its perfect aesthetic and its unbeatable cost! Available for under 40 EUR, you can complement it with its rose with lock for the security of your office or the privacy of your bathroom.

Choose wood-effect door handles for a cosy atmosphere?

The wood finish immediately brings a natural and zen touch to your doors.

WOOD-EFFECT DOOR HANDLE - 

This handle collection stands out through the combination of steel and a wood-effect finish that gives your hinged doors a natural, even vintage charm. The square rose and the rectilinear ergonomics can reveal their modernity on the doors of a hotel with contemporary décor.

Why not purchase a modern iron handle?

Wrought iron is an ancient art that is not exclusively reserved for gate grilles or exterior doors. Iron is making a strong comeback in our interiors thanks to designers who imagine original pieces. Here are a few examples!

DOOR HANDLE ON LONGITUDINAL PLATE RETRO - INDUSTRIAL IRON 289 OVAL

This atypical door handle reconciles iron and the longitudinal plate that were thought to have gone out of fashion! The polished chrome finish adds modernity to this original model. You can try the rust or black finish to give a different tone to your interior decoration.

RETRO - INDUSTRIAL IRON DOOR KNOB HANDLE 254 

The black iron handle is particularly inspiring for decorators. Its diamond-shaped plate creates all the singularity of this original door knob. The iron gives it exceptional solidity and finish.

Why do architects love brass door handles?

Brass is highly prized in interior architecture. Golden in colour, this material offers beautiful vintage, even rustic creations. The chromed brass handle or polished brass — all the decorative nuances serve to dress your doors!

ITALIAN MANDELLI MM80 BRASS DOOR HANDLE 

Ultra modern, this two-tone brass door handle brings originality to your interior door. Of Italian design, this collection offers various finishes: matt black, lacquered white, polished and satin chrome.

Why not a concrete door handle?

ORIGINAL FUTURISTIC CEMENT DOOR HANDLE MANDELLI JUNO

Concrete is the material intimately linked to architecture! Decorative hardware designers have imagined original interior handles in this material. The list of assets of this handle collection is long: originality, solidity, design, a finish as smooth as porcelain... a true work of art! The pair made up of the handle and the brass-finish rose with lock comes close to perfection…

Find all the properties and advantages of door handle materials in the article "The different materials of door handles".

The design door handle is a precious ally of interior architecture!

Whether vintage, classic or modern in style, the door handle comes in many finishes. The materials of interior handles support architects and decorators in their interior design projects.

How to easily obtain design door handles?

To easily find the most design door handles, capable of integrating perfectly into your interior architecture project, turn to online shops!

The Milla Poignées shop offers a vast range of design door handles in all shapes and styles at the best price. In a few clicks, you confirm the order and delivery follows within a few days (free delivery from 49 EUR throughout France). 

Enjoy the complete collection available: door handles with or without an escutcheon plate, door knobs, window handles, espagnolette bolts, as well as many door accessories (door knocker, door stop, door block, magnetic lock,...). Come and discover all the models in our showroom and benefit from the valuable advice of our decoration experts! 

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