DOOR HANDLES FOR A TEENAGER'S BEDROOM 

Whether it is before you move in or for a simple renovation of your flat's décor, 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 universe: 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 it is essential that EVERYTHING appeals to them.

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

A handle on a plate or on an escutcheon?

The first major question you need to find an answer to concerns the nature of your teenager's door handle: on a plate or on an escutcheon? The difference is fairly simple: 

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

• The handle on escutcheons does not have a protective plate: it is simply the lever handle on its rectangular, square or round base. The addition of locks will therefore need to be done independently of the handle.

For children, it is recommended to choose an interior door handle on a plate, simply to avoid fingerprints 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 plate offer greater protection for your door, handles on escutcheons can be visually more subtle, and therefore more appealing to your teenager.

What material for your teenager's door handle?

After selecting the overall appearance of the handle for your teenager, you need 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 interior bedroom door will be used a hundred times a day. The right material allows it to stay in the same condition as on the first day.

To help you in your choice, Milla Poignées has made 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 handles of interesting and one-of-a-kind design to be made from it. 

Flexible yet sturdy, zamak is perfect for a teenager's bedroom who loves 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 touches, solid brass is an undeniable decorative asset.

Ideal for teenagers who appreciate vintage touches in a bedroom décor.

Aluminium handles

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

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 resistance and durability. Silver or dark-tinted, stainless steel is one of the most robust materials for door handles. Even when in contact with water and humidity, stainless steel does not rust. Its fairly modest design suits teenagers who prefer simplicity for their bedroom.

The bonus tip from Milla Poignées:

If your teenager appreciates the pop-art and colourful world, think about 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 for 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 escutcheon, it is symmetrical and shines with a modest gleam. The Line Ligne Q handle nevertheless has a detail that makes it unique: a small "infinity" symbol 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 modern timeless model on a square escutcheon. Shiny and pleasant: simplicity at its finest.

• The Mandelli Juno hidden 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 escutcheon. Discreet, it blends into the door and is as minimalist as possible, while adding a touch of pastel colour.

Bold handles

On the contrary, if your teenager is fond of more striking decorations, less subtle but always selected with good taste, here is a selection of more original handles that should suit them.

• The Line Glamour Q door handle

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

• 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 nevertheless detailed design that suits all interior decorations, in a subtle and remarkable way.

• The Dom Toro QR door handle

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

Handles with integrated lock

It may be that your teenager does not really know 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 an escutcheon, this hidden 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 style, the Luxor R handle combines a modest appearance with an authentic style. With fairly obvious retro details and a subtle expertise, 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 hold, it glows in the dark. Thanks to this little detail, it is an elegantly designed original door handle.

The Milla Poignées tip

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

To guide you in your choice, do not hesitate to ask them what they think: present them with different Milla Poignées models and ask them about the handles they prefer. Discreet or more decorative? Gold or silver? On a plate, on an escutcheon or hidden?

With Milla Poignées, there is nothing like a design door handle to feel at home!