Criteria for evaluating the quality of an interior door handle

The quality of an interior door handle depends essentially on:

•  manufacturing material
•  the care given to the finish
•  original design
•  technical construction

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 construction material. Designers draw on the properties and qualities of the materials at their disposal.

Bronze is prized for sculpting premium handles.

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, allows for the creation of exceptional handles, highly elegant or vintage in style.

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

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

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

Real wood or 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 provides handles that are resistant to corrosion, perfect for wet rooms such as kitchens or bathrooms.

Aluminium offers the dual advantage of modern design and affordability.

Each material brings 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 create original models, for which every detail is considered 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 irregularities of the metal, unique to each model, make your interior handle a 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.

Bicolour anthracite grey and chrome Jumelle interior handle

Exceptional design for a quality handle

Of course, the design of the door handle is a determining factor in evaluating its quality.

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

Door handle Ento Flow: an original design

This handle displays an exceptional design combining refinement and precision of form. Perfect for your modern interior, this premium product is a guarantee 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 square plates, square knobs or 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 given free rein.

Antique iron door handle ref 271: the charm of yesteryear

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

Gold door handle - Ref Lobellia: luxury design

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

Chic bicolour black and satin gold Ferrara interior handle

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

A handle with impeccable technical construction

A luxury door handle must be aesthetically pleasing since it is a key component of interior décor, but it must also be robust, withstand multiple daily uses and resist the elements for window handles or exterior handles.

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

Several criteria allow for the assessment of 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 relieves the action of the lock and strike plate. This component ensures the longevity of the handle.

The quality of spare parts, particularly the fixings (fixing screws or the through spindle), must also be taken into account. Some suppliers add adapters to facilitate the fitting of handles, which demonstrates the care taken to ensure customer satisfaction. It is worth noting that you will need very few tools to screw the handles onto your doors (a simple screwdriver is sufficient).

Finally, the support provided for the quick fitting of your new handles is also a quality criterion. Clear and precise fitting instructions, a freely accessible video tutorial, or a specialist easily reachable by phone are all elements that facilitate the installation of your handles.

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

It is the properties of its material, the care given to its finish, the choice of design combined with its level of technical sophistication that make it a premium product. This seemingly purely functional accessory from the world of decorative hardware becomes an indispensable ally for creating a stylish interior.

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