How to choose between a door handle on a round plate and on a rectangular plate? 

The interior door handle, originally a purely functional fitting, has become a true asset for your interior decoration. The vast range of models, each more stylish and original than the last, offers total freedom in terms of décor at eco-friendly prices. The door handle is the essential ally for enhancing the doors of your home and reinforcing the style of your interior.

You now have a wide choice of models: from classic door handles to the most modern ones, door knobs or handles for sliding doors. In terms of finish too, the offer extends from black to silver steel, passing through gold or rose copper. Finally, the backplates of handles have also broadened: you will find handles on visible square, round or rectangular backplates, right through to handles with a concealed backplate!  

How do you choose from this vast product range?   

Here is a brief comparison between two types of handles: a handle on a round backplate or a handle on a rectangular backplate.

It's impossible not to fall for one of these ultra-trendy and stylish models!

The advantages of the modern door handle

Door hardware has successfully modernised and now offers elegant, design products that are easily accessible and very often at affordable prices. The most widespread model in our interiors has long been the famous handle on a longitudinal backplate.

The backplate is designed to fix the handle (2 fixing screws at the correct centres) and to protect the door from potential fingerprints when opening and closing doors. However, designers have imagined modern door handles with backplates in more original shapes. Backplates come in square, rectangular or round forms. Some handles are even designed without a backplate!

Comparison between a handle on a round backplate and a handle on a rectangular backplate 

It is interesting to compare the look of different types of door handles by comparing a handle on a rectangular backplate with a handle on a round backplate in the same colour. This will help you form an opinion more easily.

Handles in anthracite grey finish: rectangular or round backplate?

Here are two handles in an anthracite grey finish (also known as gun metal). One features a rectangular plate that lends a modern and original touch, while the second, on a round plate, is equally stylish!

Ref TUPAI 2275 – This handle on a rectangular backplate proudly displays its geometric shapes. Crafted in zamak (an alloy of zinc and aluminium), this product offers resistance and long-lasting durability. The silver tone of the dark grey appears all the more when the handle is complemented by its lock escutcheon (key or privacy turn) in the same finish (Tupai ref).

Aqualung model – The aquatic-inspired door handle! The design of this original door handle is inspired by the slender and graceful shapes of the dolphin. Its streamlined curves with silver reflections give all their originality to this atypical interior handle. Crafted in solid brass (an alloy composed of copper and zinc), this handle is suitable for every room in the home: living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom.

Whether geometric or curved in shape, the anthracite grey finish allows both these handles to adapt perfectly to all modern interiors. It is up to you to decide, based on your furniture, tastes, opinions and wishes regarding décor, which one to choose!

Handles on backplates in chrome finish 

Ref model BRAVO – This door handle on a rectangular backplate particularly showcases its industrial style in a brushed chrome finish.

Ref Verbena - The satin chrome finish elevates this model on a round plate. Both understated and harmonious, this door handle will suit every room in your home and complements all decoration styles! A "universal" model that will bring design and elegance to your interior!

Handles on plates in a nickel finish 

Ref TWIST – This model with a twisted handle in lacquered nickel finish displays an ultra-modern and original look! On a wooden or dark door, the silver gleam of this handle with its rectangular plate is particularly well highlighted.

Ref GRINT – This contemporary handle, in satin nickel finish, stands out with its smooth round backplate that accommodates a lever finely chiselled like stars. An interior handle crafted in brass, this model possesses the elegance of a luxury product.

The nickel finish gives an elegant and understated look to door handles, which is ideal for perfecting your decorative style.

White for your door handles 

Ref ARC – Its rectangular backplate blends beneath the lever that follows the curve of an arc. Both understated and chic, this handle is enhanced by the white colour which accentuates the purity of its lines.

Ref NESH – This white door handle is all curves: round backplate, lever with rounded ends; only the base of the lever is slightly oval… White will take on its full radiance on a coloured door. Make the most of the keyhole to perfect your door's décor by fitting the matching key escutcheon to your handles! You will thus create a design pair at an affordable price!

Between the rectangular handle and the round one, which to choose? The choice is difficult because in the same colour, their appearance differs greatly! 

Coloured handles: dare the scarlet red! 

Model CUBE – Its name clearly sets the tone! Of cubic shape, this door handle takes all its charm from the contrast between the black square plate and the striking colour applied to the top of the lever. (This model also exists in a fantasy finish with inlaid star-shaped silver-reflecting crystals).

Ref DOM POLARIS – This rounded model will add a touch of fantasy and style to your doors!

With a futuristic appearance, this handle on a round backplate lays claim to a premium design! The bright silver of the aluminium accentuates the contrast with the shimmering colour (red, white or black). Crafted in aluminium, this handle is available in several colours (stainless steel and black, stainless steel and white, and stainless steel and red). Its closing escutcheon in stainless steel colour (key or privacy turn type) is in perfect keeping with this exceptional model.

Door handles with a copper finish 

Ref IMPERA - This rose copper model is unparalleled in its delicacy and elegance!

Its lever resting on the rectangular backplate and finely sculpted produces all the sophistication of this handle with its exceptional refinement. 

This design door handle is made from zamak (an alloy of zinc, aluminium and magnesium) which guarantees the resistance and solidity of this premium product. 

This elegant interior door handle will enhance every room in the home: the living room, bedrooms or even your office. It will also be a perfect fit for a contemporary kitchen! Don't forget the escutcheons with their locking function (key lock or privacy turn) paired with the door handle for your security or for the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom.

Dalia model - The chic copper door handle

This door handle on a round backplate combines simplicity and elegance. The union of the curves of the backplate and the softened angles of its tapered lever creates a sensation of voluptuousness. Its slender line allows this design handle to integrate ideally into a contemporary setting. 

Once again, designers chose zamak (an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminium) to craft this sublime door handle. Both beautiful and resistant, it will retain its brilliance from day one. 

In a copper finish, this handle model will enhance your interior doors. The design of this handle is suited to every room in the home, from the living room to the kitchen. In order to preserve the privacy of your bathroom or bedroom, you can complement this handle with a closing escutcheon (key function or privacy turn) in the same finish.

Offering excellent value for money, this model is one of the best-selling plate-mounted handles at the moment. For the discerning buyer!

Door handles on backplates in polished chrome 

Ref FOCUS – This interior handle on a rectangular backplate in polished chrome brings brilliance and sophistication to your doors. This model, as dazzling as silver, stands out with its industrial style. One might think it was made from stainless steel or aluminium, but it is zamak that was chosen for this contemporary door handle in silver steel colour.

Ref NINFEA - Another polished chrome model, this door handle on a round plate boasts an unparalleled design. The roundness of its base contrasts with the geometry of its lever. The zamak (aluminium and zinc alloy) gives the illusion of stainless steel. Ideal for dressing all modern interior doors, this handle will perfectly personalise your interior decoration.

Remember to add the closing rose to the model, which ensures the security function whilst enhancing the style of the handle. The dressed keyhole creates a perfect echo.

Whether you opt for the handle on a round plate or rectangular plate, the polished chrome with its brilliant shine will add a touch of silver and chic to your doors. In your opinion: which is the most elegant handle?

Door handles in satin chrome version 

Ref Yuka – The rectangular backplate of this handle in satin chrome (matt) gives it an original look. The classic lines of this handle are tapered on top, which slims the lever along its entire length to give it an exceptionally refined shape with silver reflections. It is easily imagined on the door of your contemporary living room or on an office door.

To echo the rectangular backplate, complement this magnificent model with a closing escutcheon (key lock or privacy turn) of the same dimensions and the same finish to create a perfect pair. 

Orchide model, the embodiment of sophistication

This door handle in silver satin chrome finish is the expression of pure elegance. Its understated and design forms enhance the incomparable style of this premium model. Ideal for dressing the doors of your living room or office, it will highlight every room for which it is intended.

These two models, despite their different backplates, bring the same sophistication to your interior. 

Black door handles

Ref PRISME – With its design of pronounced ergonomic geometric lines, this black door handle on a rectangular backplate appears cut like a raw diamond. This modern interior handle will adapt just as well to a wooden door as to a light-coloured door. The premium finish will retain its brilliance thanks to the zamak (aluminium alloy) which guarantees the product's durability. Do not hesitate to enhance the distinction of this product with the closing escutcheon (key lock L or key lock I or privacy turn) in the same finish.

Ref DOUCE – This model of interior door handle on a round backplate stands out for its particular aesthetic. The break in the shape of the lever, designed for hand comfort, produces the sleek dynamism of this exceptional door handle. The chic of the black lacquer, its round backplate and the predominating curves make this handle a model of softness and refinement.

Add the lock escutcheon fitted with the key function (L-key or I-key) or privacy turn to create a design pair.

Once again, the choice is difficult between these two very on-trend handles! Opinions will differ between the ultra design of one and the originality of the other! 

Gold door handles

Ref PINA – This design door handle appears classic at first glance, but it is its exceptional dimensions that make it a truly remarkable model! Indeed, this door handle has a much wider lever, a longer and heavier lever than its competitors! Its rectangular backplate completes this quality ensemble.

This door handle model will integrate perfectly into all interior styles from the most classic to the most modern. The gold finish will reinforce the luxury feel if paired with an antique piece of furniture, or conversely the modern aspect of the décor if incorporated into a setting composed of futuristic furniture.

Ref AZALIA – This door handle on a round backplate is characterised by its modern and refined style. The slenderness of this model will bring elegance to your doors.

Other colours such as black, satin chrome and polished chrome or even copper offer a completely different result. Whatever the shade chosen, this gold door handle integrates just as well into a modern interior as a classic one. 

The zamak, the material used to make this beautiful model, gives it strength and long-lasting quality. You can add a closing system by fitting door roses with an L-key or room key lock, I-key, cylinder or privacy lock for the toilet or bathroom.

Door handles have evolved greatly since the traditional model on a grey stainless steel longitudinal backplate! All the models presented are both beautiful, original and design. They also offer an excellent value for money! The materials used (zamak, brass, etc.) are of high quality and guarantee the durability of these premium products.

Which backplate to choose? In general opinion, the round backplate offers softness and harmony, while the rectangular backplate offers originality and elegance! But the decorative effect achieved will be completely different depending on the surroundings and the style of furnishings that the handles will join. Vintage-look handles can perfectly boost a contemporary ambiance and, conversely, industrial handles can enhance a classic kitchen! It is up to you to play, to compose your own style according to your tastes and wishes!

Door knobs: are there other knobs besides the round knob?

Everyone can easily picture the famous oval white porcelain door knob that you turn to open the door! Like door handles on round or square backplates, door knobs have been reinvented. There is a variety of shapes and styles. It is therefore perfectly possible to compare a round knob with… a rectangular knob!

Rectangular knob Ref TUPAI – This knob is ultra design and particularly original. Its rectangular backplate produces a striking effect. This knob sits halfway between a classic knob and a lever handle! This unique model lets you personalise your décor at an affordable price!

Round backplate knob – Ref knob Orbis

Of a more traditional design, this knob model is no less stylish! In a gold or black finish, these door knobs are perfect for enhancing the doors of your kitchen as well as your furniture!

2. The advantages of modern handles on backplates 

Interior door handles are perfect products for personalising your interior. Whether you opt for handles on a round plate or rectangular plate, you will benefit from their decorative advantages at minimal cost and effort. Indeed, modern door handles are easy to install with minimal tools (a simple screwdriver, taking a few measurements such as the centre-to-centre distance, then a few turns of the wrist to tighten the fixing screws of your new decorative fitting).

Design door handles cater to all interior decoration styles

In decoration, every detail counts. You should make the most of every fitting to enhance the style you are seeking. Why not match the door hardware to all the elements of your furnishings: it is about finding the ideal harmony between your door handles, furniture handles, door knobs on drawers and cupboards, and handles on French windows… 

Whether your handles are on a round plate or rectangular plate, you can use them to enhance a modern style as well as a more classic one. Of course the handle plate has its importance in the overall look of the product. But the shape of the lever and the chosen colour will make all the difference in the effect produced. This comparison clearly shows that every detail that makes up the handle will influence the decorative result. Opt for the handle on an oval plate if you cannot make up your mind! This handle model is extremely trendy and modernises the look of your interior doors!

Whilst keeping the decorative purpose in mind, it is advisable to choose handles according to the rooms you wish to refresh. A handle on a long backplate is ideal for a kitchen door. A door handle fitted with a privacy lock will be perfectly suited to the toilet or bathroom, whether the backplate is rectangular or round. A stainless steel door knob will be preferred for French windows. A pull handle (also called a pulling handle) will be ideal for swing doors, sliding bays or even a front door. Finally, to decorate the drawers of a chest of drawers or an antique piece of furniture, choose aged brass pull handles that will give a vintage look. 

Door handles are no longer simply reduced to their initial basic function of opening or closing doors! They are products chosen to boost the style of your decoration! 

The interior door handle: the affordable décor accessory!

The major advantage of a door handle and door knob is that they are products that are easy to acquire and to make your own without having to plan for significant expenditure.

. The prices of these fittings remain reasonable. Even the most beautiful handle models presented above are offered at reasonable and even eco-friendly prices! The materials used, such as zamak, stainless steel or brass, make it possible to manufacture exceptional door handles at accessible prices. You will be free to choose the model of your dreams without having to wait for promotional prices or end-of-stock clearance prices to get the most beautiful designer door handles!

. Door handles are almost always available in stock. If, exceptionally, a product were out of stock, the delivery of your handles or door knobs would only take a few days. Delivery is free from an order of around forty euros.

. The wide selection of design door handle models makes it easy to find the product that will best enhance the style of your interior decoration, whether contemporary, futuristic or classic. Handles on backplates (round, square or rectangular) fulfil this role perfectly. The collection of handles with numerous finishes caters to every decorating idea. The black handle or the gold handle are acclaimed for their luxury touch. The brass, matt nickel or satin chrome finish produces a more authentic result. Copper handles are ideal for cosy interiors. There is such a choice of shapes and finishes that it is impossible not to find the right model!

. The vast range of door handle materials offers beautiful decorative possibilities! Beyond the often-cited zamak, many other materials are used to craft the finest products! Stainless steel or aluminium with their silver sheen, polished brass with retro notes, wrought iron with a vintage look — all are chosen by designers who never stop innovating!

. Finally, door handles on backplates allow you to combine the useful with the pleasant. Indeed, escutcheons fitted with the locking function (key lock or privacy turn) offer security (with or without a Yale key) while enhancing the design of the handles! The keyhole becomes a pretext for decoration! Design door handles are the key to successful affordable décor!

Handles that are easy to install on your doors 

Fitting a pair of door handles is within everyone's reach. Assembly requires only a simple screwdriver to tighten the fixing screws. A door handle is made up of just a few simple parts: a backplate or escutcheon, two fixing screws, a spindle, a lock kit...

Easily compose a decorative pair by adding closing escutcheons to your door handles. These escutcheons are available in the same finishes (shape and colour) and the same materials (brass, stainless steel, iron, ...) as their handles. They serve a dual function: the security of your front door or the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom, and they actively contribute to reinforcing the decorative style by echoing the design codes of your door handles. Décor takes into account the smallest details: even the keyhole will be optimised and decorated!

Only a few measurements need to be taken into account, such as the centre-to-centre dimensions and the length of the spindle for models with a longitudinal plate. In the case of installing a new privacy lock system, you will need to drill a hole in the wooden door using a drill, but this remains a straightforward task.

The installation of your new door handles with backplate and escutcheon takes only a few minutes. 

If you opt for the installation of a more complex door fitting such as a cylinder lock system to be recessed into the frame of your front door, entrust the fitting to a professional handyman. Whereas lever handles (without a lock), handles with a key lock or a cylinder model, a multi-point lock such as for a steel security door or an exterior door requires the intervention of a locksmith. Whatever door fitting is to be installed, it is important to carefully follow the list of instructions in the fitting guide, provided upon delivery of the product.  

Door handles on backplates are functional and affordable accessories that are essential for boosting your decoration. The round backplate or rectangular backplate model adapts to all interior décor styles. You can even make use of the keyhole to push the décor into the finest details: sets made up of the handle and escutcheon pair enhance the style of the product.

Whatever the material (zamak, stainless steel, iron, aluminium or brass) and the finish (brushed stainless steel, lacquered white, matt black) and whatever finish is chosen, the door handle on a backplate is a hardware item available at a reasonable price. Take advantage of the decorative benefits and affordable prices that design door handles offer you! To make the right choice, discover the many ranges of interior handles: the round door handle or the square door handle are indispensable assets for your decorating project!

Select your favourite door handles with round plate or rectangular plate from the wide collection of products in our online shop: high-end models at eco-friendly accessible prices and available in stock! In just a few clicks, you will trigger delivery of the product (delivery within a few days) and its fitting guide added to the parcel (free delivery from 49 euros). All that remains is to proceed with the installation of the plates and roses (without necessarily drilling a hole if one is already present) and enjoy the wonderful decorative effects of these accessories that are both practical and stylish!

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