The door handle: the ultimate décor accessory!

The door handle for a perfect interior decoration!

When thinking about interior decoration, what objects and accessories come to mind immediately? 

Interior decoration does not stop at wall and floor coverings — you must of course put together a furnishing scheme that matches the style you are looking for! 

Furniture is essential for designing your interior decoration. Whatever the chosen décor style (classic chic, vintage, Scandinavian, modern or minimalist…), you can create a personalised look. The choice of your dining room table, chairs, sofa and other armchairs in your living room will demand all your attention…

After the furniture, you can complete your ambiance by adding cosy rugs, cushions or throws in soft colours, vintage trinkets or modern paintings to hang on the wall…  

Don't forget door handles too! These small hardware fittings, long overlooked, have been modernised and diversified to such an extent that the interior door handle is now a truly essential décor accessory!

Indeed, the door handle allows you to boost your decoration right down to the finest details! Installing this small functional accessory, made up of a plate, a lever and a rose, will completely transform your interior décor. Placed next to a contemporary white piece of furniture, a black door handle or knob will enhance the modern style of your decoration.

Make the most of the many advantages of door handles! Choose carefully these simple products that will enhance your fittings (door, furniture, various decorative objects…) from a vast range of modern and designer interior handles!

1. A door handle for every decoration style  

There is such a variety of original models and products that you will have no difficulty finding the door handle of your dreams! Beyond the traditional handle with a longitudinal plate, door hardware designers have imagined door handles on square plates, round plates or rectangular plates… which they have complemented with their matching closing rose (key lock L or key lock I or privacy turn) in the same finish to accentuate the designer look of the product.

Every style has its door handle!  

The classic-style door handle

The classic on-trend handle is ideal for creating a reassuring and warm atmosphere.  

As the following interior door handles prove, classic by no means equals dated! 

The classic chic door handle - Ref Model Stella

This door handle deserves its star name. Of classic and timeless style, it offers us a new look, a new aesthetic proposition while retaining its timeless line.

This interior handle model is available in 3 classic shades: polished chrome, which is reminiscent of stainless steel, satin chrome, and matt black. 

 The classic and modern door handle all at once – Ref Model Warna

This door handle is a classic-style model that enjoys great success as it adapts to all interiors, whether intrinsically classic or modern. Its timeless lines and impeccable finish embody chic and elegance. A wide range of colours is available: anthracite grey, white, black, gold, polished chrome — to suit all decoration projects.         

The elegant interior door handle – Ref Model Arnica

This interior door handle embodies elegance through the slender lever fitted to the square plate. This door handle is also available on a round plate. 

This model is offered in 3 types of colour finish — understated and on-trend shades that will give an elegant touch to your interior: polished chrome, an iconic shade that will add brilliance to your door; satin chrome, for those who prefer discretion, this shade will not fail to win you over; matt black finish, an essential and contemporary shade that brings a touch of modernity to your interior doors. 

Don't forget to complete your door handle with its locking rose (key or turn lock) for the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom.

The futuristic door handle 

The futuristic style favours clean and uncluttered shapes. Here are a few examples of door handles for an interior resolutely looking to the future.

The minimalist door handle - Ref Model Bali 

Available in black or polished chrome finish, this door handle with a square rose clearly illustrates the futuristic style. It will perfectly enhance a minimalist and contemporary interior. (Please note: the novelty of this model is the incredible slimness of its plate, just 5 mm)

The avant-garde interior door handle – Ref Dom Pira

A true gem of the collection, this door handle cut like a diamond will richly adorn the doors of your living room or dining room. The bright chrome finish, like stainless steel, brings modernity and chic to your doors.

The closing rose (key lock) enhances the style of this ultra-trendy door handle.

The sophisticated door handle – Ref Ninféa

This designer door handle boasts a unique style and design. This original and atypical door handle transports us into its own world with a blend of square shapes and circles. A sophisticated handle that will personalise your interior.

This designer door handle will suit all interior styles as it is available in both a square plate and round plate version. It is offered in 3 finishes: polished chrome, satin chrome and matt black. 

This magnificent door handle will suit all your living spaces, whether your bedroom, living room, kitchen or bathroom.  

This door handle is made from ZAMAK, an alloy of zinc and aluminium that is a hallmark of quality. For greater security or privacy, complement the handle with its matching locking rose (key lock or privacy turn) in the same finish.

Original door handles 

For an original decoration, discover door handles with atypical shapes that will help you stand out!  

The door handle with a snake silhouette – Ref Snake

The shape of this door handle with a snake silhouette is particularly original. The body of the lever appears to coil on its round plate.

The twisted door handle - Ref Twist

This model on a rectangular plate stands out thanks to the artistically twisted shape of its shiny lever.

These two products are particularly popular with teenagers who love admiring them on their bedroom door.

The modern door handle

A modern decoration is distinguished by its minimalist look while being ultra functional. Like furniture, modern door handles favour smooth finish materials such as stainless steel metal or lacquered varnish finish. 

The ultra-designer door handle – Ref Model Cosmo

Chrome-coloured and with an aerospace-inspired design, this handle embodies modernity and elegance. Ideal for enhancing a modern décor, this product will bring out the style of your interior.

Don't forget to complete this high-end product with the closing rose (key lock or privacy turn).

The modern door handle - Ref Line R

Mounted on its round plate, this door handle displays a chic and elegant aesthetic. The slenderness of the lever contrasting with the roundness of the plate reveals a remarkably modern style.

The wood-finish door handle

Interior designers often play with contrasts of colours and materials. 

The wood-effect door handle – the decorative handle

A door handle with an oak or acacia finish combined with polished chrome stainless steel produces a very on-trend effect! Perfect on a wooden door, these handles will also beautifully enhance a light-coloured door or a black door.

The dual-material door handle – Ref Model Roll

Here is a new example of the combination of steel and wood so dear to contemporary decoration. This atypical and two-tone door handle is ideal for perfecting your interior decoration.

The contemporary door handle 

Contemporary decoration plays on contrasts by combining materials such as stainless steel finish and glass.  

Sleek and elegant contemporary handles – Ref Verum

As a chic alternative to matt black, the stainless steel finish door handle is an ideal décor product for contemporary kitchens or living rooms. 

Admire the charm of a polished chrome handle on an oak door! Appreciate the finesse of the design of these essential interior handles!

The timeless door handle - Ref Model Tupai  

Another model of contemporary door handle, this product has all the hallmarks of modernism. Square plate, rectangular lever — the apparent simplicity of this handle is striking.

Made from zamak, this handle is available in black, titanium, brushed chrome and brushed nickel finishes. 

The vintage door handle  

Creating a vintage atmosphere means combining antique furniture with a colourful rug, objects discovered at flea markets, and completing the look by choosing retro door handles!

The retro door handle - Ref gold model Fado 

Its charming look is all the more retro with its shiny gold finish! This door handle will integrate perfectly into a vintage interior. Made from zamak (and not brass as one might have thought), this model is available in three colours: gold, leather and polished chrome. Each finish produces a very particular result. Combined with an antique piece of furniture or a raw wood door, this handle will work wonders!

The authentic vintage door handle - Ref Hinon

This door handle with retro curves will win you over with its rust finish, which gives it its distinctly atypical character. 

This charming door handle with old-world appeal is made from a blend of ZAMAK and steel, which gives it strength and quality. 

The retro interior door handle – Ref Eris

This interior handle owes its retro look to its finely chiselled scrolls and its patina reminiscent of bronze or brass. 

Feel free to complete the handle with its rose with lock (key or turn).

The industrial-style door handle

The industrial look is the intermediate decorative solution between modern and contemporary. You can create a loft feel by installing a steel-and-glass partition or a sliding door combining metal, glass or concrete. Opt for door handles that will enhance the industrial side of your decoration!

The industrial door handle - Ref Model Ovale

Made from stainless steel, this door handle, with its understated design, is offered in stainless steel colour. It meets industrial and public space standards (excellent quality materials, fire resistance tests in particular) while remaining attractively priced. Perfect for intensive use, this handle is suitable for all rooms in the home.

Ref Kvadrat 1701 - The industrial-look door handle 

The square rose contrasts with the lever's clean lines and silver chrome appearance. This product meets the codes of the industrial look through the combination of modern and contemporary. Available in black or stainless steel finish, this handle, which meets the standards required in public and industrial spaces, will find its place in your modern interior.

Don't forget to add matching closing roses (key lock or privacy turn).

The novelty door handle 

If you prefer to go off the beaten track, here are some original and creative models that will make you look like an exceptional interior designer!

The concrete door handle – Ref Juno

The originality of this handle lies in its design and its material — concrete. Mineral finishes and a velvety touch make this model an original and high-quality handle.

Multicolour door handles – Ref Polaris

A colourful model, this two-tone door handle features shimmering colours: scarlet red, white or black will create surprising decorative effects.

The locking system on this model (privacy turn) enhances the whimsical effect of this eye-catching product!

All these door handles can be complemented with their closing rose (key lock or privacy turn system) offered in the same finish. Security and privacy are ensured by ultra-designer roses that reinforce the style of your handles.

What colour should you choose for your door handle?

The world of door handles and knobs offers a vast range of finishes, making it possible to cater for all types of interior decoration.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of the shades available: black, white, matt gold, shiny gold, polished chrome, satin chrome, brushed nickel, anthracite grey (also known as gunmetal), copper, rose copper, rust, concrete….

Some models can even be made to order!  

What materials should you choose for your door handle?

The style of door handles depends on their type (lever, visible or concealed plate, or rose), their shape, and also on the material used to make them.

Here is a brief overview of the main materials used for today's door handles.

Zamac: an alloy of zinc, aluminium, magnesium and copper, zamak is very often chosen for manufacturing door handles as it is a strong and virtuous material (infinitely recyclable). Moreover, zamac is an entry-level material that makes it possible to craft ultra-designer door handles at a very affordable price. 

Brass: an alloy of copper and zinc, brass is a flexible and easy-to-machine material. Brass is often chosen for its golden hue.

Aluminium: aluminium (or alu) is a light, flexible, silver-coloured metal that is particularly resistant to oxidation. 

Stainless steel: also known as inox, it is an alloy of chromium and nickel. It is very lightweight, aesthetically pleasing, hygienic and long-lasting. Its resistance to corrosion makes it a particularly suitable material for wet rooms such as the bathroom or kitchen.  

Iron: very strong (but must be treated against corrosion), wrought iron immediately adds a vintage and elegant touch to door handles. 

Porcelain: door knobs were traditionally made from porcelain. Modern door knobs still use this quality ceramic. 

Wood: a noble, natural and ecological material, it is at the same time lightweight, robust and healthy. 

Nylon (polyamide): a plastic material, nylon is lightweight, economical and highly wear-resistant. Nylon is suitable for both interior and exterior door handles.

2. Door handles, window handles and furniture knobs

Door handles are décor accessories in their own right, offering the possibility of harmonising your décor right down to every piece of furniture and window! They are the essential accessories for achieving a perfect "total look" décor!

The door knob has undergone the same modernisation as door handles. You can now find knob models that are both modern and designer. They can be used in a mobile or fixed position on the doors of your rooms, as well as on the doors of your kitchen unit or chest of drawers.

The modern door knob

The door knob is being completely reinvented and many original products offer exceptional decorative solutions!

"Semi-handle" knobs - Ref Models Tupai 

This collection of door knobs is particularly original as they are halfway between a knob and a lever door handle! Available in three finishes (black, polished chrome or brushed chrome), this knob on a concealed plate will energise your doors by giving them an ultra modern and unique look.

Matching knobs and handles – Ref collection Line

Matching your door knob and handle into a complete decorative pair is the key advantage of this collection. High-end products with a quality finish, this door knob and handle offer a perfect decorative solution for your interior.

The modern knob – Ref Model Aegis 

Whereas its predecessor was oval in shape, this square door knob on a square plate is the modernised version of this type of door handle. 

Modern window handles

You can extend your design right to your windows by fitting window handles from the same collection as those on your doors.

Here are a few examples!

The designer window handle - Ref collection Twee

The atypical shape of these handles is both elegant and futuristic. Combining these two handles is the guarantee of a successful and luxurious interior decoration.

The chic door and window handles - Ref collection Aqualung

Inspired by water, this pair of handles – door and window – is ultra-trendy. With a chrome or matt gold finish, the Italian designers chose brass for the construction of this quality product. (The brass door rose with lock is also available in various colours.)

3. The door handle: an easy accessory to adopt

The door handle, the knob and the window handle are accessories with proven decorative powers! They allow you to boost all decoration styles, bring a perfect finish to your interior, and all this without major works or a large budget!

The door handle: an easy-to-find fitting

Where to find the most beautiful interior door handles? You have two options:

. Hardware or DIY stores: the advantage is that you can see and touch the products and leave with your items (if they are in stock). The main drawback is that you have a limited choice. It is indeed difficult to offer all models, all finishes… in a single location.

. Online shops: their advantage is that you have the widest possible choice! You can browse, compare models and prices, in complete freedom and without having to travel. The slight drawback is that you have to place an order, arrange delivery and wait a few days before your new door handles arrive… (note: delivery anywhere in France is free from an order of 49 euros. Delivery is also possible to Belgium and Luxembourg).

Some online shops (such as milla handles) have a showroom that is very useful if you are unsure about the model or would like some décor advice!

Easy-to-install door handles 

These decorative accessories are very easy to fit on your doors. All you need is a simple screwdriver, follow the few assembly instructions and enjoy your new door handles! No major works required: they can be installed by yourself without any difficulty. 

Unless you plan to fit a more complex door furniture set (such as a cylinder lock), there will be no need to call in a professional. For models on a longitudinal plate, it is advisable to check the centre-to-centre distance.

A handle for every budget

The most beautiful designer door handles in brass or bronze are not necessarily out of reach! The product collection has been greatly diversified to offer an equally wide price range. The first models are accessible for less than twenty euros (20 euros)! Your décor projects are therefore achievable without breaking the bank, thanks to these hardware accessories!

The door handle, decoration within reach!

Whatever the style of your decoration, make the most of your new decorative accessories — door handles!

Whether you want to add a modern touch or create a cosy classic interior, the different styles of door handle will help you achieve your decoration projects.  

Thanks to these door hardware accessories, you can easily boost your décor without major works and at a reasonable price.

Take the time to find the product of your dreams on the milla handles online shop, which offers one of the widest selections of designer and quality door handles at reasonable prices! Browse all models of door knobs and designer window handles to create your new interior decoration.

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Trust the specialist in designer door handles to bring all your décor projects to life!

NB. All door handles on display are available in the milla handles shop

(delivery throughout France and Benelux – free delivery from 49 EUR)