Which door handle to choose for a teenager's bedroom?

In adolescence, your child will spend a lot of time in their bedroom. Every detail must be carefully considered to please them and make them feel at ease. The chest of drawers, the desk, the duvet, the cushions, as well as the posters or wall stickers all have their importance in the decoration of their bedroom. All decorative accessories matter, including the choice of door handle!

We don't always think about it, but door handles provide the finishing touch to a room. This small piece of hardware adds the essential detail to make it pleasant and cosy.

To help you choose the teenager's door handle, here is a selection of 10 of the most designer door handles for a teenager's bedroom.

I. Choosing the right door handle for your teenager's bedroom 

For the choice of your teenager's handle, it is all a matter of style. Colourful, subtle, modern or rather retro: the look of the handle will make all the difference in their interior decoration.

From originality to simplicity, with pleasant shapes and truly unique designs, discover the selection of 10 teen handles from Milla Poignées!

 1 - The snake skin door handle

Here is an interior handle with real style! Your teenager won't be able to resist the charm of this original and modern model!

With a sophisticated aesthetic full of detail, this snake skin effect door handle is a must-have in interior decoration. Its pleasant curve and original yet nonetheless subtle look blend perfectly with a minimalist or extravagant interior.

These door handles on a round backplate can be ordered in 2 colours of your choice: 

    • A silver shade to reflect the brightness of a mirror or a window;

    • A bronze colour, which will warm up the interior of your child's bedroom and complement their colourful furniture

Thick, sturdy and discreet, the snake skin effect handle will appeal to teenagers who like original and understated decorative objects.

2 - The crystal door handle 

Encrusted with crystals, this atypical door handle on a square backplate is ideal for reflecting light and making a room feel larger. Mounted on a shiny silver connection available in a shiny or matt finish, this crystal handle is the chic accessory for teenage bedroom décor.

Placed in front of a window or near light fittings, its crystals make it sparkle brilliantly and add a dazzling note to your child's bedroom. Its black and silver tones perfectly complement the understated elements of a Scandinavian-style decoration: wardrobes, storage drawers, desk, and even the games console.

The bonus: 

This handle encrusted with sparkling crystals is available in 3 different finishes, including a wood effect, perfect in a décor combining authenticity and contemporary style, whether for a girl's bedroom or a teenage boy's bedroom.

3 - The wood-effect door handle

The wood-effect finish model is a timeless decorative alternative for teenagers' bedrooms. Sophisticated, slim and discreet, wooden door handles add a young adult dimension to the room.

The wood-effect door handle from Milla Poignées is reminiscent of your teenager's solid pine desk or their photo frames scattered above the headboard and bedside table. And because the complexity of a design is what makes its quality, this ultra-trendy handle also features a lever and a mount made of shiny stainless steel.

The zen style of wood combined with the smooth modernity of steel make this door handle the ideal finishing touch for any teenager's bedroom. With subtle or busy decoration, understated or colourful, this modern door handle suits both light wood wardrobes and steel bedside lamps, for an unrivalled crafted look.

4 - The twisted door handle

Curved, slim and sophisticated, the twisted door handle is an original alternative for your teenager's decoration. Its delicately silver rectangular rose twists at the origin of the lever, subtly echoing the movement of flowing water.

Shiny and elegant, this twisted door handle blends perfectly with teenagers' bedrooms. Whether it is the phone, the console with its headset or the reading lamp, silver accessories are never in short supply in a teenage girl's or boy's bedroom!

Perfect on wooden doors to add modernity to the bedroom, the twisted door handle gives a fluid and delicate style effect to the decoration.

5 - The multi-colour door handle

In keeping with a striking and dynamic interior, the multi-colour door handle is a must-have, both in its shape and its design.

With its teardrop-shaped lever, its round backplate with stainless steel silver reflections and the electric power of its colours, this door handle is the dream finish for a colourful teenager's bedroom with an industrial or vintage retro style. 

Elongated and curved at the same time, this door handle is available in 3 colours of your choice: black, white or red. You then opt for a vibrant and striking handle, a true touch of intense colour. Thanks to its atypical and luminous style, it enhances all types of decoration for your teenager's bedroom and further ennobles floor types such as vintage tiles or parquet as well as curtains and bed linen.

6 - The door handle that glows in the dark

Just as sophisticated in the dark as in the light, the fluorescent door handle is one of the major trends in interior decoration today. With its round, silver, shiny backplate, this handle glows in the dark. This model, fluorescent and non-electric, can serve as a night light for a baby or young child.

On the end of its lever, there are small circular details that capture daylight and use it to glow in the night. Subtle and elegant, this modern door handle has a slightly narrower curve forming an arc at the centre, allowing a good grip. Children will be delighted to own this brilliant model.

Decorative at any time of day and night in your teenager's bedroom, it will echo the stainless steel structure of their office chair or their silver bed frame.

7 - The engraved door handle

A door handle is a visual detail, but also a tactile one. The door handle on your teenager's bedroom will be used a hundred times a day. To improve their daily life, think about a handle with a uniquely sensational feel.

This contemporary door handle features small spherical engravings, regularly distributed across its round base. These small engravings contrast with the soft, smooth texture of the lever, providing an interesting feel every time.

Thanks to its countless small details, the door handle has a must-have modern design that your child will never tire of. Available in 6 colours of your choice, the engraved door handle has a colour depth that varies according to the relief. Perfect on light-coloured doors and for enhancing decorations in pastel tones, this atypical handle will win over your teenager.

8 - The snake door handle

Regular and with a full curve, the snake door handle shines with a luminous brilliance that warms the entire room. Round in the hand and in its visual design, this door handle has a soothing, sophisticated style. The size of its backplate and the weight of its quality material contribute to its elegance.

Its lever rounds above an arc-shaped base, and coils upon itself in a hypnotising silver spiral. This handle is the small detail that makes all the difference in a children's bedroom décor, with both antique and modern or original furniture. Subtle in its colour, it is nonetheless remarkable in its shape and adds a touch of warmth to the designer door of your teenager's bedroom.

9 - The invisible door handle

Finally, for an even more distinguished subtlety, think about a hidden door handle! Without a backplate, this door handle is ideal for designer doors. It slides discreetly into the interior door, without a base or backplate. The simplicity and smooth regularity of its shape convey a sense of luxurious understated elegance, highly appreciated by teenagers.

Available in 6 different colours, the invisible door handle in a matt finish blends easily with all the details and decorations of your teenager's bedroom, whether their wardrobe, books or games console.

10 - The modern door knob

Another very practical type of handle available at a low price, door knobs are perfect for your teenage children's bedroom. They are easy to fit and these handles will withstand the daily pressure of thumbs.

However, the knob will be better suited to teenagers than to young children, who may struggle to grip it between their thumbs and palms to turn it. The square-shaped knob is more practical to handle for younger children.

The door knob is an ultra-practical accessory as it can dress not only bedroom doors but also furniture drawers or even windows. Ideal for creating a total modern look decoration! Your children will see another advantage in it…: they will be able to use it to hang their bicycle helmet or backpack when coming home from school! 

The choice of finishes is just as wide as for lever handles. Models in matt black, chrome, nickel or copper will enhance white doors. The more classic models in stainless steel, white or gold are better suited to living spaces such as the lounge or kitchen. Better to get it right by settling on an ultra-flat designer model so your child will love it!

II. What type of lock to choose for a teenager's bedroom? 

When we think of a lock, we immediately think of its function as home protection and security. However, beyond its security function, the lock actively contributes to the design of the handle. Locking roses act as accessories that reveal interior style. The locking system is integrated into a rose and backplate of the same finish, which reinforces the decorative style.

The security system depends once again on the room in question.

For a front door, it is better to choose a handle with a lock that can ensure the security of the home (such as a key cylinder, multipoint locks, or even choosing an armoured door). Of course, the front door will be fitted with a better protection system than the kitchen or bathroom doors. Locksmiths can install sophisticated security hardware (cylinder lock or multipoint lock complemented by an electrical surveillance system, for example). 

The level of security for doors must be adapted according to the rooms. The interior of the home does not require such a high level of protection. The latch — i.e. the handle without a lock — is more than sufficient. Handles paired with their designer locking rose will work perfectly for a child's bedroom!

Your teenager will want to preserve their privacy. You can install a handle fitted with a locking rose. There are several models of rose with designer lock:

- The L-key lock, I-key lock 

Easy to fit, the locking rose is mounted in line with the handle, at the same level on the door.

The disadvantage of the key system is that it is very easy to lose it. 

- The privacy latch 

Another very practical option to choose for a teenage child is the privacy latch! No risk of losing the key. The locking system remains integrated into the rose fixed to the doors. All designer handles can be complemented with their matching locking rose in the same finish. All that remains is to choose the model that will best please your children. Fitting the handle and the locking rose will only take a few moments and very little equipment.

For the bathroom and toilet, opt for a handle with a privacy latch. For the privacy of a study or bedroom, a key lock will be perfect! 

III. Choosing a handle according to the room 

It is important to choose the right type of door handle according to the rooms to be fitted.

It is important to distinguish between handles for exterior doors and those for interior doors. The material chosen as well as the quality of the finish make all the difference.

For your interior, designer door handles on roses are an excellent choice. Handles on a longitudinal backplate are sometimes chosen for the kitchen, which is the room most prone to dirt. The kitchen is also the central room of the home where your child will come straight to refuel after school or after a bike ride! Better to choose resistant handles in zamak or brass.

For the bathroom, handles paired with their privacy locking roses are the most common choice.

For a child's bedroom as well as for living spaces (dining room, lounge), the handle on a rose is a perfect fit.

A resistant handle 

It must however be chosen as a solid and resistant one, as the handle will not only be used to open and close the bedroom door thousands of times! It will also perform other functions such as:

. Coat hook: how many times will your teenager prefer to hang their hoodie or school bag on it rather than using their chair?

. Bag hook: it is so simple to hang the school bag on it when coming home from school or college!

. Hook for helmet: very practical to hang a bicycle helmet or audio headphones on the handle! Please note, however, that a door handle cannot bear the weight of your budding cyclist's bike!

Choosing a size suited to the users (in this case, children)

The size of the handle and its ergonomics are important for doors in a children's bedroom. A model adapted to the size of the child's hand is needed. The strength of the wrist, the power of the thumbs and fingers all matter for comfortable handle operation. The lever they will grip like a fixed bar must be pleasant and easy to use. 

The child's age must also be taken into account. The lever will no doubt be easier to press down than the door knob, which needs to be turned with a firm grip using the thumbs and palms of the hands!

Choosing a finish to suit teenagers' tastes

Like all decorative objects, handles must match the style of the child's bedroom. The ambiances can vary greatly depending on whether it is a girl's bedroom with carpet and wallpaper in bright colours or a boy's bedroom with sometimes more neutral tones. The style is likely to evolve, changing as the teenager's tastes and activities develop!  

Whether they are passionate about two wheels (bicycle or motorbike), music (headphones glued to their ears), thumbs stuck to their video game controller or a chocolate bar, these new designer door accessories will capture their full attention. They will see them as a major asset to enhance the décor of their space!

The child or teenager can choose the model they like from the wide range of available products. They will realise that the chosen model will contribute to the design and originality of their bedroom. Their choice can be based on the unique shape, original colours, or even the designer finish! Thanks to these door accessories they can easily choose from, they will enjoy a unique, personalised décor that will not leave their friends indifferent!  

The Milla Poignées tip for choosing the door handle for a teenager's bedroom:

Decorating a teenager's bedroom is all about the details. Very often, an accumulation of accessories is added to the furniture: wall decorations, fairy lights, mirrors, cushions, bedroom rugs… 

The handle for a teenager's bedroom is the essential finishing touch. To choose the right interior door handle, make sure you match the design and colour of the handle to the décor of their bedroom.

Whether your teenager prefers a touch of bright colour or a subtle and understated handle, the shape of the door handle plays a major role in the final look of the decoration. More rounded and curved, or rectangular and irregular: make your choice from the Milla Poignées handle selection and add the finishing touch to your teenager's bedroom décor. 

Nothing beats a modern and authentic design for a teenager's handle!