How to match handles with taps?

Handles and taps: equipment in service of your décor! 

Door handles and taps are two essential accessories for your kitchen and bathroom. Coordinating them properly will significantly enhance your décor! 

You have three options for matching door handles to taps:   

• Harmonise your décor style
• Choosing to coordinate the finish
• Embracing contrasts 

Through concrete examples, discover various solutions for how to harmonise door handles with your taps.

How do fittings become decorative allies?

Taps, first and foremost functional, prove to be an excellent decorative ally! A designer black mixer tap in the kitchen, a stunning walk-in shower in a modern bathroom or a white tiled bathtub are powerful decorative tools! 

The common features between handles and taps 

Taps and door and furniture handles share common features: 

• Functional fittings: Both are essential fittings in the home that contemporary hardware transforms into decorative accessories. A magnificent pull-out mixer tap or a golden copper pull handle in the kitchen are both practical and ultra-trendy!

• Materials and finishes: Handles and taps are manufactured from a range of identical materials, such as brass, stainless steel or zinc.

They are also available in the same variety of finishes, such as chrome, nickel, bronze and antique brass, allowing all combinations for designer interior décor.

• Aesthetics: Handles and taps both contribute to the overall aesthetics of a room. Their variety of styles, finishes and designs allow them to enhance all types of décor.

Harmonise the style of your interior

The first criterion to consider is of course the general style of your home and the particular style of your kitchen and bathroom. 

Modern décor

A modern décor emphasises simplicity and functionality. A modern bathroom features clean lines, smooth surfaces and materials such as glass, metal and stone. Colours tend to be neutral and accessories are often minimalist. 

Handles and taps will be chosen based on their minimalist contemporary design or modern finish such as black or chrome.

Set of contemporary door handles

If you're looking for contemporary design door handles to match modern taps, the set of brushed stainless steel door handles is an excellent choice. Their elegant finish will harmonise perfectly with similar taps and bathroom accessories.

A classic décor 

 Inspired by timeless designs, the classic style of a kitchen or bathroom highlights elements such as metro tiles, brass taps and freestanding baths. Colours are generally soft and warm, with touches of wood and elegant accents.

Set of classic door handles

For a more traditional aesthetic, antique brass door handles add a touch of sophistication to any interior. Pair them with matching taps and bathroom accessories to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Harmonise the shapes

Ensure that the style of the door handles and taps complement each other. If you have clean, modern lines in your bathroom, choose door handles with similar lines for a cohesive look.  

The shape of the handles plays an essential role! A handle with generous scrollwork adheres to the codes of traditional décor.

Coordinate the finishes

The play of finishes is crucial for creating a cohesive aesthetic. If you want a harmonised set, simply choose door handles and taps in similar or complementary finishes. For example, if you have brushed stainless steel taps, opt for door handles with a similar finish for a harmonious appearance. If your taps have a brass finish, install matching furniture handles.

Why choose the same finish?

Choosing the same finish for door handles and taps presents several significant advantages in designing your décor. Firstly, it creates a cohesive visual harmony that reinforces the overall aesthetics of the room. When the finishes of both elements complement each other, it creates a sense of fluidity and unity, which contributes to a more elegant and sophisticated atmosphere.

Moreover, this helps avoid visual discordances that could potentially distract the eye and disturb the balance of the décor. By opting for the same finish, you create a subtle yet powerful visual link between the different elements of your interior, which contributes to a more immersive and pleasant aesthetic experience for yourself and your guests

Choose the same material?

The same material for handle and tap guarantees aesthetic consistency.

Taps, like handles, are manufactured from a variety of materials, each offering its own advantages in terms of durability, performance and appearance. Here are some of the most commonly used materials for manufacturing taps:

• Brass: Brass is one of the most widely used materials for taps and door handles due to its durability, corrosion resistance and ability to be easily moulded into different shapes and finishes.
• Stainless steel: Stainless steel handles and taps are valued for their corrosion resistance, ease of maintenance and modern appearance. They are often chosen for contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
• Copper: Copper is sometimes used for taps due to its high thermal conductivity, making it ideal for plumbing applications. Copper taps are durable and corrosion-resistant, but their high cost makes them less common than other materials. Copper-finish handles are highly sought after in décor!
• Zinc: Zinc is often used as a base material for taps, as it is easy to mould and manufacture. However, zinc taps are typically coated with chrome, nickel or other materials to improve their appearance and durability. For handles, designers use an alloy of zinc and aluminium: zamak!

These materials offer harmonious finishes that can be more easily combined with door handles or kitchen and bathroom furniture handles. 

Here are illustrations of coordinated finishes: 

Coordinated gold

Shiny golden colour is a chic finish for the bathroom tap. The white basin and the grey of the door highlight this elegant hue. The shape of the polished gold handle is simple yet modern to remain within the bohemian chic theme of the room.

Coordinated chrome

Pair this ultra-modern spring kitchen tap in a stainless steel finish with a chrome door handle to create a perfect decorative ensemble! The modernity of the room is embodied by both accessories.

The black finish

The black sink and tap create a trendy modern look in the kitchen. Fit the kitchen door with a black handle in contemporary style.

The white ensemble

White is the dominant colour in this bathroom where natural wood brings a touch of neutral colour. The sink unit is fitted with a satin chrome pull handle whilst the entrance door benefits from a white handle with simple shapes to echo the style of the tap.

Coordinated bronze

The bronze finish suits a contemporary style combining steel and raw wood, dark colours such as black and grey, enhanced by touches of bright colours! The brushed bronze finish of the taps is echoed by the handles on the base units.

Play with contrasts

Another option, totally opposite to consistency of finishes, is to create contrasts of colours and materials. 

Mixing finishes can create an interesting visual effect and add depth to your décor. For example, pairing antique brass door handles with chrome taps can create a subtle yet striking contrast.

The advantages of not choosing the same finish for handles and taps in your bathrooms:

Choosing different finishes for door handles and taps in a kitchen or bathroom has certain advantages.

• An eclectic look: Mixing finishes will add dimension and visual interest to the space, creating a more dynamic and eclectic look. By blending colours, you can introduce contrasting elements that draw attention and add character to the bathroom.

• An interesting play of textures: Additionally, you can play with different styles and textures, which can be particularly beneficial in a kitchen where visual diversity is often appreciated. The same applies to the bathroom where we like to mix the white tiles of the washbasin or radiator with light wood furniture or a beige-coloured floor.

• Original décor: By choosing door handles and taps with different but harmonious finishes, you can create a subtle balance between elements in the kitchen or bathroom, thus adding a touch of originality and personality to your rooms.

The combination of gold and chrome

The gold tap clearly contrasts with the stainless steel sink set on a marble worktop and dark wood base units. The play of colours and textures adds style to this modern kitchen. You can opt for a gold handle if the door is in dark wood or a chrome handle for a door 

The gold and black combination 

Door hardware loves to play with finishes, as evidenced by this two-tone black and gold handle that stands out beautifully on a white door in a room with white furniture. Ideal for enhancing the door of a bathroom with a minimalist style, this handle with its sleek and chic design pairs perfectly with white marble and warm-toned wooden flooring.

The marriage of chrome and black

In this bathroom, all textures sit side by side to form a harmonious whole: the white ceramic sink, the glass shower door, the chrome stainless steel mixer tap and the black handle on the wooden door. 

This designer two-tone door handle offers a beautiful option for combining black and chrome! On a black door, the fine chrome line of the lever is ultra-trendy! The contrast with the white ceramic bath or shower fitted with a brushed steel mixer tap is striking!

The bronze, white and chrome trio

The dark bronze handles on the units contrast with the ambient brightness of the room and with the white stainless steel taps. The raw concrete-coloured floor echoes the grey marbled worktop to add to the visual contrast of the whole.

The black and white duo

The most classic duo remains the marriage of black and white. This door handle model is a design illustration! Perfect for fitting the door of your bathrooms, this ultra-trendy black and white handle enhances the style of your décor. In just a few turns of the wrist and with a little tooling (screwdriver, fixing screws), you can install your handle in minutes!

You can have fun combining other finishes and textures to refine your interior décor! Pair coloured handles to integrate pink into your kitchen or crystal handles on industrial furniture! Why not choose grey concrete furniture knobs to decorate the base unit under the bathroom sink?

In conclusion, matching door handles to taps plays an important role in the design of your interior. Let's take advantage of these functional fittings to create harmonious décor in the kitchen and bathroom!

A door handle is a decorative ally that's easy to install and accessible at reasonable prices. By following these simple tips and exploring the products available on the Millapoignees.fr shop, you can combine comfort and style at home!