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 freshen up your interior? Think about door handles, the decorative accessory at a low price with great decorative power! Door hardware has greatly expanded and offers a range of products to suit every style. The choice is not limited to the traditional lever handle on a longitudinal stainless steel plate! You now have countless modern and original models to choose from, in zamak, brass or aluminium, on roses or plates of all shapes. 

You can thus choose a lever handle on a rose or a round door handle, a new decorative accessory, which can appear either vintage or 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 about the design of this door handle is curves! Like 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 round design door handle – Model ref. ORBIS  

Another round handle model, this door knob with a luxury finish leaves no one 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. 

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 matching lever handles to create a harmonious and stylish interior décor. 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 are looking to buy a pair of design door knobs with an impeccable finish, you could not have come to a better place! 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. The zamak product has 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: just a few tools are needed (screwdriver and shims), along with a few measurements to check (centre distance diameter, lock spindle dimension). Simply follow the list of installation instructions 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, making it possible to suit every decorating 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 look…
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 very often delivery is free (from 49 EUR).

Which room for a round handle?

The door knob suits every room in the home. Apart from the front door, which will require a handle with enhanced security (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 often adopted: handles of the same finish are fitted 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 elegantly dressed with a pair of knobs.

What does the full 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 plate
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. • Installation instructions
8. • All our design knobs are fitted with a double self-smoothing metal spring (ensuring great stability)

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

II. Handles on a round plate

The roundness of the handle is echoed by the round plate, which brings harmony and softness to the model. Here are a few examples of door handles on round roses that follow the codes of round knobs.

The Serpent door handle – ref. SNAKE   

A particularly successful design, its lever follows the round 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 or privacy lock system) which will create a harmonious pair.

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-style 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 round design door handles – ref. model BETTI

These handles on their round roses offer 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 industrial style. 

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

For the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom, you can add a closing rose in the same finish to your door 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 round rose door handle 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 trompe l'œil "water drop" effect, go for the polished chrome finish, which will add a stainless steel brilliance to this exceptional door handle. 

Made from ZAMAK, a durable and virtuous material as it is infinitely recyclable, this quality product is not only aesthetic 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 closing 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 exceptional models! The simplicity of the lever, with its precisely measured diameter, is surprising and produces the desired effect: creating an ultra modern, even futuristic look. These high-end door handles are resolutely aimed at hi-tech décor enthusiasts! 

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

Recessed round handle 

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

These recessed round handles are available in matt black, white, lacquered chrome or gilded 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 furniture set includes a handle with a finger pull, a lock and a strike plate.

III. What lock should you add to a round handle?

Most door knobs can be complemented with a closing rose with a key or privacy lock system. 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 bring all their talent to imagining original handles with highly varied shapes and finishes. The round plate, as well as the square plate or the rectangular plate, creates the stylistic basis of the closing rose. Of varying thickness, some roses with locks can sometimes reach surprisingly slim dimensions! 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. A lock with an L-key or an I-key, in brass or matt black finish, will complement the curves of your knob handle or round cup handle.

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

Locks come in other shapes: oval rose or square rose. The choice of finish is immense: 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 closure acts as a revealer of the door handle's design. 

Whatever door furniture is chosen (key or privacy lock), all models allow you to compose 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 sturdy handles. Brass is a material chosen for crafting knob or lever handles with a vintage finish. 

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

• wrought iron, which is often used for any exterior handle such as a front door, garage door or even a gate;
• white nylon (or PVC), often used for kitchen handles (furniture included) or office 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 stops 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 every style.

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 brushed, gold, bronze, anthracite or satin nickel will suit every interior style. 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 — each one will 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 a 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, and sometimes to drill a hole using a drill to adjust the spindle diameter — little other tooling is required. 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 square spindle. For a privacy lock or cylinder lock furniture set on a new door, you will likely need to drill a hole in the wooden door, an action that nonetheless remains straightforward.  

Whatever door furniture is chosen (latch or cylinder lock), it is important to carefully follow the list of information in the installation guide supplied upon delivery of the product.  

Embrace the round handle to boost your décor! Available at reasonable prices, these door accessories are the key to a 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 furniture set with 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, with live stock display. In no time at all, you will enjoy the new decoration of your interior!

NB: The handles, knobs and accessories presented (roses, privacy lock) are all available in stock at the milla handles shop. Browse the full collection via the online menu or by visiting the showroom.

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