How to choose the best door handle to enhance my bathroom?

The bathroom is the room in the home that one enjoys fitting out to create a cosy, relaxing and intimate atmosphere. A design unit under the double basin, a brass mirror with soft lighting, a raw wood shelf will all add character to your bathroom.

In terms of colours, we often favour bold colours to contrast with the white of the furniture, the white of the bath or the shower. By choosing the right accessories, we give our interior a character that expresses our personal style.

Whether you place a houseplant on the stainless steel shelf or choose a bold colour such as matt black for the aluminium towel rail, every little decorative detail has an impact on the final design of the bathroom. 

Did you know that a well-chosen design interior door handle also plays an important role in the look of your bathroom?

Why choose a design door handle for the bathroom? 

Few people are aware of the surprising effect a design door handle produces in interior decoration. We often forget it exists, using it as a simple functional tool, whereas a design door handle produces an exceptional decorative effect! Of course, the interior door handle — whether it is the handle on the kitchen door, the living room door or the bathroom door — fulfils its basic function: opening and closing the door.

But do you know how dull a standard door would look without a design interior handle? A well-chosen door handle helps boost the style of the room. A chrome door handle will echo the stainless steel of the bathroom taps. A gold door handle will add a touch of luxury to your rustic-style bathroom. Every type of door handle (on a round plate, square plate or rectangular plate), every door knob or furniture knob, every finish (matt white, black, gold, anthracite grey or polished chrome) will have an impact on the final look of the décor, especially in a bathroom!

How to choose the right handle for the bathroom door?

What material should I choose for the door handle in my bathroom?

As the bathroom is a wet room where humidity and splashes can reach the door handle, it is better to choose a resistant door handle made from a suitable material or stainless steel! Door hardware uses many materials and offers door handles for bathrooms perfectly suited to the bathroom environment.

You will find magnificent design door handles in aluminium, stainless steel, zamak (zinc-aluminium alloy), solid brass or even vintage handles in porcelain, a perfect handle for a wet room. Even natural wood and wrought iron door handles are treated to withstand the humidity of the bathroom or kitchen. Don't hesitate to go for a brass door knob that you can match with bathroom furniture handles or your towel rails!

What colour for my bathroom handle?

We are going to choose a door handle that complements the aesthetic and style of the bathroom. The current trend is to favour modern and simple shapes in a white or black finish, which generally includes white doors. It is then preferable to focus on door handles that provide an interesting contrast. The white interior handle may blend into the white door. Chrome door handles, satin and black door handles will harmonise perfectly with white interior design. Whilst satin stainless steel finish door handles and chrome brass handles will be fairly versatile, a modern black door handle will suit a bathroom where white dominates. If your décor is more understated, with no dominant colours, chrome stainless steel door handles or anthracite grey finish door handles will be a good solution. For a vintage look, install aged brass door handles or polished steel handles!

A handle or a door knob for the bathroom?

If you want to give your interior an original character, a contemporary design interior door handle is an excellent way to achieve this effect. Various geometric shapes integrate perfectly into the style of a modern interior. Why not opt for another type of handle: a door knob?

Square black door knob - ref VS GAL

A black door knob in an atypical square shape will perfectly complement the décor of a white or grey bathroom with white furniture doors. Fans of the classic style will surely choose knobs — furniture door knobs or towel rails — in gold and chrome.

However, you should be aware that door knobs have a few drawbacks that should be taken into account before purchasing this product. Firstly, when we leave the bathroom, our hands are often wet, which can make it difficult to grip the knob and hinder opening the door. Secondly, door knobs are generally harder for young children to operate. If you have small bathroom users at home, you should check that they have enough strength to turn the door knob. It will sometimes be preferable to choose a door handle with a lever and to postpone the purchase of the door knob.

For owners of sliding doors in the bathroom

Of course, we haven't forgotten customers who have chosen a sliding door in the bathroom. This solution is often used in small spaces where traditional doors take up too much room.

Discover the wide choice of design handles for sliding doors!

Recessed door handles in brass, stainless steel, zamak or aluminium will enhance your modern sliding door! With the many shapes, styles and sizes available, you can easily choose the design door handle that will perfectly complement the character of the bathroom.

Do you prefer the classic style or the modern style? Brushed brass door handles, a black door handle or a chrome knob will certainly fit into industrial interiors.

RECESSED DOOR HANDLE chrome WITH LOCK, FOR SLIDING DOOR, MANDELLI 1108TN/S

For a more classic style, opt for recessed chrome door handles or recessed gold door handles that will make an excellent decorative addition to the bathroom!

RECESSED HANDLE MANDELLI ref 1018TN/S, FOR SLIDING DOOR WITH LOCK

Add an escutcheon with a lock to enhance the décor of the bathroom!

We all appreciate a little privacy when we're using our bathroom! Enjoy a escutcheon with lock function in the same design as the door handle to ensure your privacy whilst enhancing the decorative style!

It's up to you to choose between the key lock or the privacy lock, which is most often recommended for the bathroom, as locking is done from the inside!

A bathroom or toilet door without a key is very practical! There's no risk of losing the key, especially for a room you regularly lock yourself in! Choose a door furniture set with a privacy knob for the bathroom!

The privacy knob or lock offers other advantages!

The door locks from the inside and cannot be opened from the outside, which guarantees your privacy in the toilet or in your bathroom. 

Locking the door is simple and quick — simply turn the knob.

Some escutcheons feature a red or green indicator that shows whether the bathroom or toilet is occupied or vacant. Very handy when you have a large family!

Escutcheon with privacy lock - ref OVAL 1713 WC VACANT/ENGAGED

Ref Dom Pira door handle and its escutcheon with design privacy lock

This multi-faceted door handle with star-like reflections is often chosen in brushed stainless steel for a contemporary bathroom. The privacy lock echoes the same design as the handle to form a successful coordinated set.

Matching the door handle to the window handle or the furniture handle in my bathroom: the ultimate decorative combination!!

Decorative hardware now offers ultra-trendy solutions to coordinate the décor of your wet room (bathroom and kitchen) by providing ranges of window and furniture handles to match interior door handles!

Matching the door and window handles in my bathroom

Designers have created modern products to perfect the atmosphere of these central rooms of the home.

Interior door handle and its matching window handle - Ref handle Mandelli Twee

This collection of interior brass handles highlights the modernity of your bathroom. These handles will also dress the entrance door of your kitchen as well as its windows or French doors.

Window handle and bathroom entrance door handle - Ref handle. Mandelli Bilbao

This range of Italian-style handles, crafted in brass, is an exceptional product collection! Available in polished chrome, satin chrome, polished gold or satin gold, this bathroom handle enhances the style of your bathroom doors and windows.

Why not match the entrance door handle of my bathroom with the furniture handles?

The bathroom is a carefully fitted room: in addition to the glass shower enclosure, the white porcelain bath, the washbasin and the stainless steel coloured taps, you store your products and bathroom linen in a unit (wardrobe or chest of drawers) that you have chosen to suit the style selected. Why not take the décor all the way, by choosing furniture handles identical to the entrance door handle of the room? Admire the result!

Door handle + furniture knob + shell handle - Ref bronze collection

This bronze handle collection offers all decorative combinations by featuring the design door handle on a square plate, the window handle, furniture handles (cabinet door, cupboard, drawer) in the form of furniture knobs or shell handles, to create a designer interior with a finish worthy of a show home. 

Choosing the right door handle for the bathroom is essential to enhance the decorative style of this central room of the home! You have such a wide choice of door handles and accessories that you will easily find the handle or door knob of your dreams! Remember to coordinate your handles with the taps for a successful decorative effect!

You don't need to be a skilled DIYer to change your door handles! A simple screwdriver and a few turns of the wrist are enough to enjoy your new decorative product! 

One tip though: before changing your handles and door furniture, check that the fixing centre distance, lock centre distance and spindle size match. Generally, these measurements are standard.

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