Round door handle: the new decorative asset!

Choosing the round door handle means adopting a unique style!

Are you planning renovation work? Do you want to refresh your interior? Think about door handles, the decorative accessory at a low price with great decorative power! Door hardware has expanded greatly and offers a range of products to suit every style. The choice is not limited solely to the traditional lever handle on a longitudinal stainless steel plate! You now have a vast array of modern and original models, in zamak, brass or aluminium, on roses or plates of every shape. 

You can thus choose a lever handle on a rose or a round door handle, the new decorative accessory, which can appear sometimes vintage and sometimes ultra contemporary depending on the finish chosen! Round handles have been modernised and have become a true asset for your interior decoration.

I. The round handle: the modern door knob

Designers have greatly modernised the traditional oval door knob in white porcelain that we all knew! Nowadays, the door knob embodies modernism and design. You have a wide choice of round door handles available in many attractive and contemporary finishes.

The classic round door handle – Ref. model MESA 

Everything is curves in the design of this door handle! A door knob as one imagines it, this round door handle nevertheless appears modern thanks to its contemporary design. The round rose housing the rounded knob offers a product that is both classic and current.

The finish of these door handles is of quality: satin chrome (matt), polished chrome (shiny stainless steel look), matt black or brilliant gold – each model produces its decorative effect!

A quick technical note: to prevent the knob from hitting the door frame, it is important to check that the diameter of your lock spindle is 5 cm (and not 4 cm).

The design round door handle – Model ref. ORBIS  

Another round handle model, this door knob with a luxury finish does not leave anyone indifferent. The round rose echoes the all-curves handle.

Available in matt black, white, gold or brushed chrome reminiscent of stainless steel, this door handle will enhance the style of your living room or kitchen furniture. 

The rounded knobs – Models ref. LINE  

With an original design, these rounded door knobs offer a modern take on the round handle. Made from zamak (zinc and aluminium alloy), this pair of door knobs is a true little gem of door hardware. 

This range offers the added advantage of providing matching lever handles to create a cohesive and stylish interior decor. In matt black or polished gold finish, these door handles embody the perfection of contemporary design.

The original door knob – ref. model KIAMA: the not-so-round knob!

If you wish to buy a pair of design door knobs with an impeccable finish, you could not have chosen better! Made from zamak, this original door knob is a true little gem. 

Zamak is an alloy of zinc, aluminium, magnesium and copper – a durable, solid and economical material. Few other engineering materials can combine such strength and durability. It is a virtuous alloy as it is 100% recyclable and its production is energy-efficient. Zamak products have better mechanical properties than aluminium in particular. 

The square door knob – ref. model AEGIS   

When the round door knob evolves into other shapes! Here is an example: the square door knob! Ultra trendy and modern, the square rose is in perfect symmetry with the handle of the same dimension, producing a perfect design effect! 

In matt black, white, polished chrome or brushed chrome finish, these design door handles offer a modern evolution of traditional round door handles.

The advantages of the round handle 

• These round handles are easy to fit on the door: all you need is a few tools (screwdriver and shims), a few measurements to check (centre-to-centre distance, lock spindle dimension). Simply follow the assembly instruction list supplied with the product.
• These door handles are easy to use: simply turn to open the door!
• These door handles allow for a "total look" decoration: unlike the lever handle, the door knob can be used as a furniture knob, a drawer knob or even a window knob. Matching your furniture to your French door is the ultimate in design!
• You benefit from a wide choice of finishes and materials for door knobs, enabling you to suit every decorative style.

1. The list of materials used for door handles includes in particular: aluminium, nickel, wood, zamak (zinc-aluminium alloy), iron, brass or copper for a vintage feel…
2. The colours on offer are exceptionally varied: matt black or polished black, brushed chrome, matt gold or shiny gold, white, rust, gunmetal, anthracite grey, etc… (non-exhaustive list…) Some products are even made to measure!
3. . These door handles are very easy to access: they are available in stock or with fast delivery and delivery is very often free (from 49 euros).

Which room for a round handle?

The door knob is suitable for every room in the home. Apart from the front door, which will receive a handle with enhanced security function (cylinder lock system in particular, or armoured door), every room in the home can be fitted with round door handles.

The kitchen is the room where the total look is most often adopted: handles in the same finish are installed on the kitchen entrance door, on the furniture, drawers or cupboards.

Bathroom or toilet doors can be fitted with a privacy lock knob. An office door will also be beautifully dressed with a pair of knobs.

What does the complete kit supplied with your design knobs include?

Here is a short list of the parts that will be provided upon delivery of the product:

1. • A pair of knobs – left and right – combined with a 7 mm thick rose
2. • 2 mounting adapters
3. • 1 square spindle 8 mm in diameter 
4. • 2 M4 through bolts (to fix the adapters to the door)
5. • 2 screws and a 3 mm Allen key (to fix the handles to the pair of adapters)
6. • Set of wood screws (on special request)
7. • Assembly instructions
8. • All our design knobs are fitted with a double self-smoothing metal spring (ensuring great stability)

In general, the maximum door thickness for which knob door handles are intended is 44 mm. For thicker doors, contact your handle supplier who will provide you with a suitable mounting kit.

II. Door handles on round roses

The curves of the handle are reflected in their round rose, which brings harmony and softness to the model. Here are a few examples of door handles on round roses that echo the codes of round knobs.

The Serpent door handle – ref. SNAKE   

A particularly successful design, its lever follows the rounded silhouette of the snake, coiled on the round rose of this unique model! Available in lacquered chrome finish, this product with its delicate curves offers an excellent alternative to the door knob. 

Remember to add the round closing rose (key system or privacy lock) which will create a harmonious pair.

The classic round handles – ref. model TUPAI 1948  

These door handles offer softness and curves. The round fixing rose is merely the prelude to the light scroll formed by the slender lever. The antique patina gives these vintage door handles a luxurious character, ideal for decorating your interior. Perfect for enhancing your living room door or bedroom door, this unique product will delight you for many years to come.

The design round door handles – ref. model BETTI

These handles on their round roses feature a sleek design forming an artistically sculpted wave. Available in two finishes, the antique brass produces a vintage effect while the satin nickel finish is reminiscent of the stainless steel look of your kitchen or the chic of the industrial style. 

Made from aluminium, these door handles are lightweight, pleasant to use and will withstand intensive daily use.

For the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom, you can add to your door a closing rose in the same finish to form a decorative pair. Even the privacy rose is design!

The original round door handles – model PEONIA

If you are looking for originality and elegance, here is the door handle on a round rose you need! Inspired by a falling water drop, the lever of this design door handle offers original and aerodynamic lines. It will dazzle the décor of your doors with its stunning appearance.

This original handle is available in three finishes: matt black, satin chrome and polished chrome. If you wish to accentuate the "water drop" trompe l'œil effect, go for the polished chrome finish, which will add a stainless steel shine to this exceptional door handle. 

Made from ZAMAK, a durable and virtuous material as it is infinitely recyclable, this quality product is not only aesthetically pleasing but capable of fulfilling its primary function: opening and closing the door of every room in your home while giving each one a unique style! 

The pair formed with its privacy lock rose, bedroom key rose or cylinder key rose enhances the design of this unique product.

The futuristic round door handles – ref. models TULSA  

These round handles with a sleek design offer elegance and modernity. Your doors will be enhanced by the power that emanates from these extraordinary models! The simplicity of the lever, with its precisely measured diameter, surprises and produces the desired effect: creating an ultra modern, even futuristic look. These high-end door handles are resolutely aimed at hi-tech decoration enthusiasts! 

In brushed or polished chrome finish, these handles on round roses perfectly suit the contemporary style.

Recessed round handle 

Recessed round handles, also known as "cup handles", are intended for pocket sliding doors or surface-mounted sliding doors. Fitted with a finger pull, the cup handle allows the door to slide fully open for a perfect space-saving solution. Like door knobs or handles on round roses, recessed round handles are available in many colours. 

These recessed round handles are available in matt black, white, lacquered chrome or golden brass finish.

Round handle with privacy lock

You will also find a kit including a privacy lock for recessed handles for sliding doors. This door fitting includes a handle with finger pull, lock and strike plate.

III. What lock to add to a round handle?

Most door knobs can be complemented with a closing rose featuring a key or privacy lock system. The lock models are available in the same finish as the round handle to create a harmonious pair. 

The design of the closing rose is inspired by the shape of the handle plate. Designers put all their talent into imagining original handles with highly varied shapes and finishes. The round plate, as well as the square plate or rectangular plate, creates the style base of the closing rose. Of variable thickness, some roses with locks sometimes reach surprisingly fine degrees of thinness! Like an aesthetic echo, the closing rose follows the same design codes as the door handles. 

The round handle can be paired with locks on a round rose. Several models are available. An L-key lock or an I-key lock, in brass or matt black finish, will highlight the curves of your knob handle or round cup handle.

The other type of lock is the privacy bolt, also available on a round rose as in the following model in stainless steel finish.

Locks are available in other shapes: oval rose or square rose. The choice of finish is vast: black, stainless steel, copper brass, matt gold or white. Far from being reduced to its simple function, the pair made up of the rose with lock acts as a revealer of the door handle's design. 

Whatever door fitting is chosen (key or privacy lock), all models allow you to create design sets (handle + rose pair) that will enhance the desired style! 

IV. Finish and design materials of round handles 

a. The materials of round handles and their roses:  

Round handles and their roses are made from a wide range of quality materials.

Zamak (an alloy of zinc, aluminium and copper) allows for beautiful designs. Aluminium produces lightweight and durable handles. Brass is a material chosen for designing knob or lever handles with a vintage finish. 

Let us add to our list the more classic materials such as:

• wrought iron, which is often used for any exterior handle such as an entrance door or garage door, or even for a gate;
• white nylon (or PVC), often used for kitchen handles (including furniture) or commercial doors; 
• wood, to create a natural atmosphere,
• glass, for elegant creations;
• stainless steel for its attractive price, or nickel and bronze…
• Porcelain and crystal

The list is not exhaustive and nothing prevents designers from using new raw materials for their next original door handles! The latest one is concrete!

All these materials guarantee durability and resistance for interior handles, which above all have a very concrete function: opening and closing doors. Your handles will thus retain the brilliance of their finish from day one. 

Each material produces its own decorative effect: stainless steel and aluminium are perfect for an industrial style; iron or brass bring a vintage note; zamak is ideal for adapting to all styles.

b. The colours of handles on round roses or door knobs

Round door handles come in a vast range of colours. The black door knob is ultra trendy. The white round handle is chosen for minimalist interiors. The chrome door knob in brushed finish, gold, bronze, anthracite or satin nickel will suit all interior styles. To stand out, opt for a rust door knob that brings warmth and modernism to your design interior! The gold door knob is the most chic! 

List of the most common colours: matt black, white, brushed chrome, satin chrome, matt gold, satin gold, bronze, anthracite, etc…

c. The finishes of round interior door handles 

In terms of finish too, the choice is particularly wide! Brushed, lacquered, chromed, polished, matt or satin finishes will each produce a unique result. The same round door handle model produces a completely different look depending on the finish chosen. Matt black gives the door handle a modern look. A brass or iron finish reveals the classic style. Finally, a wood finish brings a convivial and warm feel to round door handles.

d. The round handle is easy to install on your door

Installing a door handle is within everyone's reach. All you need is a screwdriver, sometimes drilling a hole with a drill to adjust the square diameter, and little else in terms of tools. An interior door handle is a simple product made up of a few easy-to-assemble parts: a plate or rose, two fixing screws and a through spindle. For a privacy lock fitting or cylinder lock on a new door, you will no doubt need to drill a hole in the wooden door, an action that nevertheless remains easy to carry out.  

Whatever door fitting is chosen (latch or cylinder lock), it is important to carefully follow the list of information in the assembly instructions supplied with the product.  

Adopt the round handle to boost your décor! Accessible at reasonable prices, these door accessories are the key to successful decoration. Whatever finish you choose – brass, stainless steel, nickel or iron – this hardware product is a style enhancer! Even if you add a door fitting such as a cylinder lock or privacy lock to your handles on roses, you will manage to create a harmonious pair. 

It is easy to order the round door handle of your dreams online by checking the stock display. In no time at all, you will be enjoying the new decoration of your interior!

NB: The handles, knobs and accessories presented (roses, privacy lock) are all available in stock at the Milla Poignées shop. Find the complete collection displayed in the online menu or by visiting the showroom.

Items are in stock – Free delivery from 49 euros.