DOOR HANDLES FOR A TEENAGER'S BEDROOM 

Whether before moving in or for a simple renovation of your flat's decoration, the choice of a door handle is crucial. More than a simple instrument, the door handle is a decorative accessory, the true finishing touch of a room.

An essential choice, for the whole family! Especially when it comes to finding the ideal door handle for a teenager.

Choosing the right door handle for your teenager's bedroom

More than at any other age, adolescence is a period of life during which your child needs their own space. Their intimate world: their bedroom. And for them to feel comfortable there, nothing should be left to chance.

From the paint to the door handle, your teenager will spend so much time in their bedroom that EVERYTHING needs to be to their liking.

Milla Handles, specialist in interior door handles, gives you all the keys to selecting the handle best suited to your teenager's tastes.

A handle on a backplate or on a rose?

The first major question you need to answer concerns the nature of your teenager's door handle: on a backplate or on a rose? The difference is quite simple: 

• A lever handle on a backplate consists of a handle, often a lever, and a protective plate positioned vertically. It prevents fingermarks on the door and allows a lock to be integrated directly on the plate. This is the most widely used type of handle in our homes.

• A handle on roses does not have a protective plate: it is simply the lever handle on its rectangular, square or round base. Locks will therefore need to be added independently of the handle.

For children, it is recommended to choose an interior door handle on a backplate, simply to avoid fingermarks on the door. But when it comes to a teenager's door handle, it all depends on what you prefer. 

Even though interior door handles on a backplate offer greater protection for your door, handles on roses can be visually more subtle, and therefore more appealing to your teenager.

What material for your teenager's door handle?

After selecting the overall look of the handle for your teenager, it is time to get into the details: which material should you focus on? 

Some are more robust than others, or more decorative… The choice of material is just as important for visual comfort as it is for practical comfort. And for good reason: the decorative handle on your teenager's bedroom door will be used around a hundred times a day. The right material allows it to stay in the same condition as on the first day.

To help you with your choice, Milla Handles has put together a selection of the best materials.

Zamak handles

Zamak is an alloy of zinc and aluminium, one of the premium materials for a door handle. Acclaimed by designers, zamak is often praised for its flexibility and workability, which allow it to be crafted into handles with an interesting and unique design. 

Flexible yet sturdy, zamak is perfect for a teenager's bedroom who appreciates modern and authentic visual details.

Solid brass handles

Polished brass, for its part, perfectly combines vintage design with the durability of modern materials. With an appearance of brushed iron with bronze and silver tones, solid brass is an undeniable decorative asset.

Ideal for teenagers who appreciate vintage nuances in their bedroom décor.

Aluminium handles

Aluminium handles are among those most commonly encountered in everyday life: often thick and round, in shiny or matt silver tones, aluminium handles tend to be rather heavy, which gives them exceptional technical characteristics in terms of strength.

Nickel handles

Nickel represents the happy medium between solid brass and aluminium: as sturdy as it is elegant, it gives handles that same brushed metal effect that satisfies fans of vintage décor.

Stainless steel handles

Finally, stainless steel is a guarantee of strength and durability. Silver-toned or darkened, stainless steel is one of the most robust materials for door handles. Even in contact with water and moisture, stainless steel does not rust. Its rather understated design suits teenagers who prefer simplicity for their bedroom.

Milla Handles' bonus tip:

If your teenager appreciates the pop-art and colourful world, consider nylon handles! With a shiny look and a certain sturdiness, you will hit the mark.

The different styles of door handles

Shape and material: you have made your choice. Now, the million-pound question: what decorative style does your teenager prefer? 

Discreet handles

Some teenagers are not fans of obvious decorations, touches of colour and flashy accessories. If that is the case with your teenager, here is a selection of handles that should appeal to them.

• The Line Ligne Q door handle

This zamak handle is simple. Mounted on a square rose, it is symmetrical and shines with a modest lustre. The Line Ligne Q handle nevertheless has a detail that makes it unique: a small "infinity" sign engraved on the top of the handle. Available in 3 different colours, it pairs perfectly with minimalist décors.

• The VS Total Q door handle

If your teenager prefers rectangular lever handles, the VS Total Q handle is made for them. Still in zamak, it is a timeless modern model on a square rose. Shiny and pleasant: simplicity in its purest form.

• The Mandelli Juno concealed handle

Finally, more original yet nonetheless minimalist: the Mandelli Juno handle. Made of concrete, this door handle available in 5 colours is as soft to the touch as it is to the eye. Its special feature: no visible rose. Discreet, it blends into the door and is as minimalist as possible, while adding a touch of pastel colour.

Eye-catching handles

On the other hand, if your teenager is drawn to bolder, less subtle but always tastefully chosen decorations, here is a selection of more original handles that should suit them.

• The Line Glamour Q door handle

With a pleasing symmetry and made from high-quality zamak, the Line Glamour Q handle is the guarantee of a sophisticated crystal touch. Elegant, shiny and unmistakable to appreciative eyes, this handle available in 3 colours will delight teenagers who love interplays of light.

• The Mandelli Grint door handle 

Golden, round and absolutely stunning, the Mandelli Grint handle is a must-have for style lovers. Made of brass, the Mandelli Grint sports a simplistic yet richly detailed design that complements all interior décors, in a subtle and remarkable way. 

• The Dom Toro QR door handle

Finally, the Dom Toro QR handle has a simultaneously modern and vintage look that your teenager will love. With small symmetrical squares at varying depths, and touches of black within a wave of matt gold, this rectangular door handle is the very embodiment of contemporary style.

Handles with an integrated lock

It may be that your teenager is not quite sure what they like. Or that they regularly change their mind. In that case, focus on one essential detail: the lock. With an integrated key, your teenager will feel in their own world, whatever the handle. Here is a selection of elegant and subtle handles with an integrated key.

• The Luna R door handle with key I

In the category of discreet door handles, the Luna handle is the very best. Without a rose, this concealed handle perfectly combines the modesty of a simple design with the small detail of a slightly atypical shape, perfectly suited to the look of the integrated lock.

• The Luxor door handle with key I

In a completely different and vintage realm, the Luxor R handle combines a modest look with authentic style. With quite striking retro details and subtle craftsmanship, this door handle is as discreet as it is remarkable.

• The Morfeo R door handle with key I

The Morfeo handle has a special feature: in addition to having a round handle that is pleasant to grip, it glows in the dark. Thanks to this small detail, it is an elegantly designed original door handle.

The Milla Handles tip

The choice of a door handle is essential for an interior decoration, and above all to make your teenager feel comfortable in their bedroom.

To guide you in your choice, do not hesitate to ask their opinion: show them different Milla Handles models and ask which handles they prefer. Discreet or more decorative? Gold or silver? On a backplate, on a rose or concealed?

With Milla Handles, nothing beats a designer door handle to feel at home!