The criteria for evaluating the quality of an interior door handle

The quality of an interior door handle depends essentially on:

•  the manufacturing material
•  the care taken with the finish
•  original design
•  technical design

Noble materials for designer door handles

Door hardware has expanded to offer a wide range of products, styles and finishes to meet everyone's decorative needs.

The quality of a door handle comes from its design material. Designers draw on the properties and qualities of the materials at their disposal.

Bronze is sought after for sculpting premium handles.

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, makes it possible to create exceptional handles, highly elegant or vintage in style.

Zamak, an alloy of aluminium and zinc, is increasingly popular as it allows the manufacture of ultra-designer and eco-friendly handles (100% recyclable material). This material combines quality, durability and products accessible at entry-level prices.

Iron is highly sought after for exterior door handles, garage or gate handles, but also for interior door handles with a vintage look.

A glass handle or crystal handle brings natural elegance and the chic of transparency to your interior.

Real wood and porcelain are natural materials often used to create high-quality handles that bring authenticity and character to your interior.

Modern oak door handle – ref Two 

Stainless steel offers corrosion-resistant handles, perfect for wet rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom. 

Aluminium offers the dual advantage of modern design and affordability. 

Each material brings the properties suited to the needs of each door type.

A door handle with a refined finish

Another criterion for evaluating the quality of an interior handle: its finish!

Indeed, designers strive to imagine original models, for which every detail is thought out and crafted for an exceptional result.

The surface finish of a handle depends on its material. Admire the finish of a bronze handle where the metal's irregular surfaces, unique to each model, make your interior handle a truly one-of-a-kind piece!

Retro bronze door handle - Ref 1920

The colour of the handle also depends on the material used. Brass, for example, is ideal for creating a gold door handle. Wrought iron is often finished in black. 

Crystal, the noblest of materials, sculpts truly jewel-like handles with the transparency of a diamond.

Colour is applied using various techniques to stainless steel or zamak, pushing the boundaries of interior designers' imagination! 

The colour palette for handles is endless: alongside anthracite grey handles, black handles or white door handles, you will find rust-finish handles, apple green or vivid red handles.

The latest trend is the two-tone finish.

Jumelle two-tone interior handle in anthracite grey and chrome

Exceptional design for a quality handle

Of course, the design of the door handle is crucial in evaluating its quality.

The range of door handles is no longer limited to the classic grey stainless steel handle on a longitudinal backplate. You now have access to handles on round, square or concealed backplates that you can complement with their rose with lock of the same shape and finish.

Ento Flow door handle: an original design

This handle boasts an exceptional design combining refinement and precision of form. Perfect for your modern interior, this premium product is a mark of quality.

The door knob has also evolved considerably. The traditional oval white porcelain knob has been dethroned by knobs of exceptional design! 

Modern knobs adopt the most original shapes. Round knobs on a square backplate, square knobs or even ultra-trendy diamond-shaped knobs!

Iron door knob 254: square design  

Some handles become true works of art, through which the designer's creativity is expressed freely.

Antique iron door handle ref 271: the charm of days gone by

Carefully sculpted, this iron handle boasts an impeccable finish. The oval backplate with visible screws accentuates the retro style of the curved scroll of the latch. Every detail contributes to reinforcing the refined design of this vintage handle.

Gold door handle – Ref Lobellia: luxury design

This gold door handle, with its finely chiselled lever, deserves a place among our selection of quality door handles. The luminosity of the gold colour adds a luxurious touch to this premium model.

Chic Ferrara two-tone interior handle in black and satin gold

The refinement of the handle's understated design is accentuated by the central golden touch that contrasts with the black finish of the backplate. This gold line reflects the designer's determination to create a model of unquestionable elegance and quality.

A handle with flawless technical design

A luxury door handle must be aesthetically pleasing, as it is a key component of interior decoration, but it must also be sturdy, resistant to repeated daily use and to the elements for window handles or exterior handles.

The wide range of contemporary handles meets the requirements of all door types (interior or exterior doors, sliding pocket doors or hinged doors). The different models must be able to combine aesthetics and durability.

Several criteria make it possible to determine the technical quality of the handle.

The presence of a return spring is an excellent indicator. This spring, integrated into the handle itself, is a mechanism that assists the return movement of the handle and reduces the strain on the lock and strike plate. This component guarantees the longevity of the handle.

The quality of the spare parts, in particular the fixings (fixing screws or the square spindle), must also be taken into account. Some suppliers add adaptors to make handle installation easier, which demonstrates the care taken to ensure customer satisfaction. Remember that you will only need a few tools to screw the handles onto your doors (a simple screwdriver is sufficient).

Finally, the support offered for the quick installation of your new handles is also a quality criterion. A clear and precise installation guide, a video tutorial available for free or a specialist easily reachable by phone are all elements that make installing your handles easier. 

In short, a quality door handle must combine aesthetics and durability.

It is the properties of its material, the care taken with its finish, the choice of design combined with its level of technical sophistication that make it a premium product. This accessory, which appears to be purely functional in terms of decorative hardware, becomes an indispensable ally in creating a designer interior.

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