Which door handle should you choose for a teenager's bedroom?

During adolescence, your child will spend a lot of time in their bedroom. Every detail must be carefully considered to please them and make them feel at ease. The chest of drawers, the desk, the duvet, the cushions but also the posters or wall stickers all matter in the decoration of their bedroom. Every decorative accessory counts, including the choice of door handle!

We don't always think about it, but door handles provide the finishing touch to a room. This small piece of hardware brings the essential detail that makes it pleasant and cosy.

To help you choose the teenager's door handle, here is a selection of the 10 most design door handles for a teenager's bedroom.

I. Choosing the right door handle for your teenager's bedroom 

When it comes to choosing your teenager's handle, it is all a matter of style. Colourful, subtle, modern or rather retro: the look of the handle will make all the difference in their interior decoration.

From originality to simplicity, with pleasant shapes and uniquely one-of-a-kind designs, discover the selection of 10 teenager handles from Milla Handles!

 1 - The snakeskin door handle

Here is an interior handle with style! Your teenager will not be able to resist the charm of this original and modern model!

With a sophisticated aesthetic full of detail, this snakeskin-effect door handle is a must-have in interior decoration. Its pleasant curve and original yet subtle look pair perfectly with a minimalist or extravagant interior.

These door handles on a round backplate can be ordered in 2 colours of your choice: 

    • A silver shade to reflect the brightness of a mirror or a window;

    • A bronze colour, which will warm up the interior of your child's bedroom and will pair with their colourful furniture

Thick, sturdy and discreet, the snakeskin-effect handle will appeal to teenagers who like original and discreet decorative objects.

2 - The crystal door handle 

Set with crystals, this atypical door handle on a square backplate is ideal for reflecting light and making a room feel larger. Mounted on a silver luminous connection available in a shiny or matt finish, this crystal handle is the chic accessory for teenager's bedroom décor.

Placed in front of a window or near light fixtures, its crystals make it sparkle brilliantly and add a dazzling note to your child's bedroom. Its black and silver tones pair perfectly with the understated elements of a Scandinavian-style decoration: wardrobes, storage drawers, a desk, and even the games console.

The bonus: 

This handle set with sparkling crystals is available in 3 different finishes, including a wood-effect finish, perfect in a décor combining authenticity and contemporary style, whether for a girl's bedroom or a teenage boy's bedroom.

3 - The wood-effect door handle

The wood-effect finish model is a timeless decorative alternative for teenagers' bedrooms. Sophisticated, slim and discreet, wood door handles add a young adult dimension to the room.

The Milla Handles wood-effect door handle is reminiscent of your teenager's solid pine desk or their photo frames scattered above the headboard and bedside table. And because the complexity of a design is what makes its quality, this ultra-trendy handle also features a lever and a mount made of polished stainless steel.

The zen style of wood combined with the smooth modernity of steel makes this door handle the ideal finishing touch for any teenager's bedroom. With subtle or elaborate decoration, understated or colourful, this modern door handle suits both light wood wardrobes and steel bedside lamps, for an unparalleled refined look.

4 - The twisted door handle

Curved, slim and sophisticated, the twisted door handle is an original alternative for your teenager's decoration. Its delicately silver rectangular rosette twists at the base of the lever, subtly evoking the movement of flowing water.

Shiny and elegant, this twisted door handle pairs perfectly with teenagers' bedrooms. Whether it is the phone, the console with its headset or the reading lamp, silver accessories are never in short supply in a teenage girl's or boy's bedroom!

Perfect on wooden doors to add a modern touch to the bedroom, the twisted door handle gives a fluid and delicate style effect to the decoration.

5 - The multi-colour door handle

In keeping with a magnetic and dynamic interior, the multi-colour door handle is a must-have, both in its shape and its design. 

With its teardrop-shaped lever, its round backplate with stainless steel silver reflections and the electric power of its colours, this door handle is the dream finishing touch for a colourful teenager's bedroom with an industrial or vintage retro style. 

Elongated and curved at the same time, this door handle is available in 3 colours of your choice: black, white or red. You are then choosing a vibrant and striking handle, a truly intense touch of colour. Thanks to its atypical and luminous style, it enhances all types of decoration for your teenager's bedroom and further ennobles floors such as old-style tiles or parquet as well as curtains and bed linen.

6 - The door handle that glows in the dark

Just as sophisticated in the dark as in the light, the fluorescent door handle is one of the major trends in interior decoration today. With its round, silver and shiny backplate, this handle glows in the dark. This model, fluorescent and non-electric, can serve as a night light for a baby or young child. 

At the end of its lever, there are small circular details that capture daylight and use it to glow at night. Subtle and elegant, this modern door handle has a slightly narrower curve forming an arc at the centre, to allow a good grip. Children will be delighted to own this brilliant model.

Decorative at any hour of the day and night in your teenager's bedroom, it will be reminiscent of the stainless steel structure of their desk chair or their silver bed frame.

7 - The engraved door handle

A door handle is a visual detail, but also a tactile one. The door handle on your teenager's bedroom will be used a hundred times a day. To improve their daily life, think about a handle with a uniquely sensational feel.

This contemporary door handle features small spherical engravings, regularly distributed across its round base. These small engravings contrast with the soft and smooth texture of the lever, providing an interesting feel every time.

Thanks to its countless small details, the door handle has an essential modern design that your child will never tire of. Available in 6 colours of your choice, the engraved door handle has a depth of colour that varies according to the relief. Perfect on light-coloured doors and for enhancing decorations in pastel tones, this atypical handle will win over your teenager.

8 - The snake door handle

Regular and fully curved, the snake door handle shines with a bright gleam that warms the entire room. Round in the hand and in its visual design, this door handle has a soothing, sophisticated style. The size of its backplate and the weight of its quality material contribute to its elegance.

Its lever rounds over an arc-shaped base, and coils upon itself in a hypnotising silver spiral. This handle is the small detail that makes all the difference in a child's bedroom décor, both with antique and modern and original furniture. Subtle in its colour, it is nonetheless remarkable in its shape and adds a touch of warmth to your teenager's designer door.

9 - The invisible door handle

Finally, for an even more distinguished subtlety, think about a hidden door handle! Without a backplate, this door handle is ideal for designer doors. It fits discreetly into the interior door, with no base or backplate. The simplicity and the smooth regularity of its shape exude a sense of luxurious understatement, greatly appreciated by teenagers.

Available in 6 different colours, the invisible door handle in a matt finish pairs effortlessly with all the details and decorations of your teenager's bedroom, whether their wardrobe, their books or their games console.

10 - The modern door knob

Another very practical type of handle available at an affordable price, door knobs are perfect for your teenagers' bedrooms. They are easy to fit and these handles will withstand daily thumb pressure.  

However, the knob will suit teenagers better than young children, who may struggle to grip it between their thumbs and palms to turn it. The square-shaped knob is more practical to handle for younger children.

The door knob is an ultra-practical accessory as it can dress not only bedroom doors but also furniture drawers or even windows. Ideal for creating a total modern look decoration! Your children will see another advantage… they will be able to use it to hang their bicycle helmet or backpack when they get home from school! 

The choice of finishes is just as wide as for lever handles. Models in matt black, chrome, nickel or copper will enhance white doors. The more classic models in stainless steel, white or gold are better suited to living spaces such as the lounge or kitchen. It is best to adjust your approach by settling on an ultra-flat designer model so that your child will love it!

II. What type of locking mechanism should you choose for a teenager's bedroom? 

When we think of a lock, we immediately think of the protection and security function of the home. However, beyond its security function, the lock actively contributes to the design of the handle. Closing rosettes act as accessories that reveal the interior style. The locking system is integrated into a rosette and backplate of the same finish, which reinforces the decorative style.

The security system once again depends on the room in question.

For a front door, it is better to choose a handle with a lock that can ensure the security of the home (such as a key cylinder, multi-point locks or even choosing an armoured door). Of course, the front door will be fitted with a better protection system than the kitchen or bathroom doors. Locksmiths will be able to install sophisticated protective equipment (a cylinder lock or multi-point lock complemented by an electric surveillance system, for example). 

The level of door security should be adapted according to the rooms. The interior of the home does not require such a high level of protection. A latch handle, that is to say a handle without a lock, is more than sufficient. Handles paired with their designer locking rosette will do perfectly for a child's bedroom!

Your teenager will want to preserve their privacy. You can fit a handle equipped with a locking rosette. There are several models of rosettes with a designer lock:

- The L-key lock, I-key lock 

Easy to fit, the locking rosette is mounted in line with the handle, at the same level as the door.

The downside of the key system is that it is very easy to lose the key. 

- The privacy bolt 

The other very practical option for a teenage child is the privacy bolt! No risk of misplacing the key. The locking system remains integrated in the rosette fixed to the doors. All designer handles can be complemented with their locking rosette of the same finish. All you have to do is choose the model that will appeal most to your children. Fitting the handle and the locking rosette will take you only a few moments and very little equipment.

For the bathroom and toilet, opt for a handle with a privacy bolt. For the privacy of a study or a bedroom, a key lock will be perfect! 

III. Choosing a handle based on the room 

It is important to choose the right type of door handle according to the rooms to be fitted.

It is important to distinguish between handles for exterior doors and those for interior doors. The chosen material as well as the refinement of the finish make all the difference. 

For your interior, designer door handles on rosettes are an excellent choice. Handles on a longitudinal backplate are sometimes chosen for the kitchen, which is the room most prone to the risk of dirt. The kitchen is also the central room of the home where your child will come straight to refuel after school or after a bike ride! It is well worth choosing resistant handles in zamak or brass.

For the bathroom, handles paired with their privacy locking rosettes are the most common choice.

For a child's bedroom as well as for living spaces (living room, lounge), the handle on rosette is perfectly suited.

A resistant handle 

However, you should make sure to choose a sturdy and resistant one, as the handle will not only be used to open and close the bedroom door thousands of times! It will also perform other functions such as:

. Coat hook: how many times will your teenager prefer to hang their hoodie or school bag on it rather than use their chair?

. Bag hook: it is so simple to hang the backpack on it when coming home from school or college!

. Door hook – helmet: very handy for hanging a bicycle helmet or audio headphones on the handles! It should be noted, however, that a door handle will not be able to support the weight of your budding cyclist's bicycle!

Choosing a size adapted to the users (in this case, children)

The size of the handle and its ergonomics are important for bedroom doors. You need a model adapted to the size of the child's hand. The wrist strength, the power of thumbs and fingers all matter for comfortable handle operation. The lever handle they will use like a fixed bar must be pleasant and easy to operate. 

The child's age should also be taken into account. The lever handle will undoubtedly be easier to press down than the door knob, which has to be turned with a firm grip using the thumbs and palms of the hands!

Choosing a finish to match teenagers' tastes

Like all decorative objects, handles should be matched to the style of the child's bedroom. The atmospheres can vary entirely depending on whether it is a girl's bedroom with carpet and wallpaper in vivid colours or a boy's bedroom with sometimes more neutral tones. The style is likely to evolve, changing as the teenager's tastes and activities develop!  

Whether they are passionate about two wheels (bicycle or motorbike), music (headphones glued to their ears) or thumbs stuck to their video game controller or on a chocolate bar, these new designer door accessories will capture their full attention. They will see it as a major asset for enhancing the décor of their interior!

The child or teenager will be able to choose the model they like from the wide range of products available. They will realise that the chosen model will contribute to the design and originality of their bedroom. Their choice can focus on the unique shape, original colours or the designer finish! Thanks to these door accessories they can easily choose, they will enjoy a unique, personalised décor that will not leave their friends indifferent!  

The Milla Handles tip for choosing the door handle for a teenager's bedroom:

Decorating a teenager's bedroom is all about the details. Very often, an accumulation of accessories is added to the furniture: wall decoration, fairy lights, mirrors, cushions, bedroom rugs… 

The door handle for a teenager's bedroom is the essential finishing touch. To choose the right interior door handle, make sure you match the design and colour of the handle to the decoration of their bedroom.

Whether your teenager prefers a touch of vivid colour or a subtle and discreet handle, the shape of the door handle plays a big part in the final look of the decoration. Rather round and curved, or rectangular and irregular: make your choice from the Milla Handles selection and add the finishing touch to your teenager's bedroom decoration. 

Nothing beats a modern and authentic design for a teenager's handle!