How to transform your WC into a decorative space with designer door handles?

Let us not overlook the décor of the WC, as it is one of the most frequently visited rooms in the house! Like the bathroom, the WC is a wet room, generally small in size, which is easy to decorate. A beautiful brightly coloured paint to brighten up the space, or conversely white walls to maximise light and make the area feel larger, a few practical and stylish accessories such as a small wicker cabinet or a little vintage shelf… and the job is done!

All that is missing is the final touch to make your décor perfect: magnificent designer door handles for your WC!

An essential functional fitting for opening a door and moving from one room to another, the door handle must be practical to use, resistant to intensive use, but above all beautiful and decorative! 

The wide range of interior door handles offers models for all interior styles and every room in the house, from the front door to the kitchen or bedroom doors.

The particular feature of the WC, as well as the bathroom, is that peace and privacy are expected there! In the vast majority of cases, the WC door must be lockable with a locking function that is activated from the inside… The WC door handle is generally accompanied by a lock, which most often consists of a privacy turn.

Contents

1. Privacy door handles 

2. WC door lock  

3. How to choose the best WC door handle?  

1. Privacy door handles

If there is one room where we appreciate peace and privacy, it is the WC!

The handle for the WC door must be both practical and aesthetic.

A practical handle for the WC door

The door handle must be easy to operate.

The lever handle is the most common type of handle for this reason. A downward press of the hand releases the door latch and allows the door to open. 

The door knob, which has become much more modern and diverse, offers solutions that are more aesthetic than practical. Indeed, it can be particularly difficult to operate for young children.

The WC door handle comes with a locking system. A key lock is not recommended for this room, which must be locked and unlocked from the inside. The privacy turn is therefore preferred for toilets and bathrooms as it is the easiest locking mechanism to operate. 

The advantages of the privacy turn for toilets

The privacy turn is easy to use as you simply need to turn it.

This system allows the door to be locked from the inside with no possibility of opening from the outside, guaranteeing complete privacy.

The privacy turn ensures easy closing of the toilet or bathroom door: no risk of losing the key!

Finally, some models display the WC or bathroom occupancy status, which is very useful on a daily basis!

WC turn with free/occupied display - ref 1713

Finish: Stainless steel

An aesthetic WC door handle

Far from being limited to its primary function (opening and closing doors) and being solid and sturdy, the door handle has become a decorative object in its own right. 

The wide range of handles offers models in designs and colours to suit all interior decoration styles.

Ultra designer WC privacy handle sets

Door hardware is particularly rich in WC door handles fitted with privacy turns to suit all decoration styles. Here are a few examples…

Modern WC door handles

The door to your toilet deserves modern and elegant handles. Designers compete in creativity to produce quality products with exceptional design. You can choose an ultra-stylish and on-trend door handle to dress the door to your toilet.

The modern and elegant WC door handle - ref Dom Tora

Round backplate - Round rose - Colour: lacquered nickel (also available in lacquered chrome) - Material: zamak

The chic WC door handle - Ref Dom tora

Square plate - Square closing rose - Finish: bright silver

Futuristic WC door handles

Why not adopt the futuristic style for your WC? Let yourself be tempted by a door handle with an innovative design!

The futuristic WC door handle - Ref Dom Luna

Hidden plate - Round rose - Finish: matt stainless steel

The sculptural WC privacy door handle - Ref Dom Pira

Square plate - Square privacy rose - colour: lacquered chrome (also available in lacquered nickel) - Material: zamak

Contemporary handles for WC doors

Ultra on-trend, the contemporary style instantly refreshes your toilet! By installing a pair of contemporary handles, you are choosing modernity and originality.

The original contemporary door handle - Ref Quezo

Square plate - Square privacy rose - Finish: bright nickel - material: zamak

The contemporary door handle - Ref buzz

Square plate - Square lock rose - finish: satin nickel - material: zamak 

WC door handles with a wood effect

The two-material door handle - Ref Roll / wood and stainless steel

Round plate - Round rose - finish: matt stainless steel and wood 

Retro style WC door handles

The retro door handle - Ref Luxor

Round plate - Round rose - Colour: matt bronze

Atypical WC door handles

The fluorescent WC door handle - Ref Morfeo  

Round plate - Privacy turn on round rose - Finish: silver stainless steel

The vertical bronze door handle 2017

Atypical, this vertical door handle on a round rose stands out for its unique design and finish. 

Sliding WC door handles

Previously chosen to save space or exclusively for small areas, the sliding door has become a decorative accessory. This type of door — whether a pocket door (which slides into the wall) or a surface-mounted sliding door (which slides along the wall) — allows you to divide a room while giving it a modern and dynamic look.

Ideal for the bathroom or WC, the sliding door is easy to use when fitted with suitable handles.

Door hardware offers multiple solutions to equip your sliding door with recessed handles (also known as cup handles) capable of enhancing all types of interior décor. 

You will find recessed handles for WC in a modern style.

The sliding WC door handle - Ref Mandelli 1038NT

Satin chrome finish (also available in polished chrome, gold, satin gold, satin nickel) - Material: brass

It is impossible to remain indifferent to the charm of this bronze door handle that will lend a strong character to the sliding door of your WC or bathroom!

Recessed door handle with WC imperial bronze lock - Ref Mandelli 1108TN

Square plate - Integrated privacy turn - Material: brass 

Here is a completely different style for this last cup handle model: the retro-style golden recessed handle for a WC door! 

Classic golden recessed handle for WC Ref Mandelli 1028TLN with integrated privacy turn

Material: Brass - Italian design - Available in many finishes (gold, black, graphite, chrome, antique bronze, matt bronze,…)

2. WC door lock

It is rare for a toilet or bathroom not to have a locking system! Contrary to what one might think, roses with locks are also precious allies for your décor as they reinforce the style and design of the handle! By adding a door furniture set fitted with a key or a privacy turn, the door to your WC becomes an excellent decorative feature!

It is easy to match the door handle to the rose with the lock of your choice. 

Decorative hardware designers have provided a closing rose for each type of interior handle.

You can therefore freely choose the style, shape, and colour of your handle, as you will find a rose with a key function or privacy turn to complement it.

Which privacy lock should you choose?

Whatever the finish of your interior door handle, you will easily find the rose with privacy turn to match it.

Rose with rectangular WC privacy turn

Ultra modern rectangular rose in polished chrome finish - Ref Tupai 3045

Rectangular lock Ref VS R71 in satin chrome finish

Square rose with WC privacy turn

Square black lock contemporary style - Ref AP Q WC

Square rose ref VS R12 in antique brass finish

Curved square rose with privacy turn - Ref Dom Oro 

Finish: aged copper

Oval rose with WC turn

Magnificent WC turn on oval backplate VS R75 for VS Jacob door handle 

Copper colour

Round rose with WC turn

WC door rose - Ref TUPAI 806  

Finish: bright gold

WC door rose for handle without backplate

This collection of original door handles (Ref Verum) is particularly innovative thanks to the absence of a backplate! The WC privacy turn is designed with the same attention to aesthetics for your designer interior.

What are the other types of lock for a WC door?

In addition to the privacy turn, you can choose other types of lock for your toilet door. 

Roses with key locks are also available in all styles and finishes to match the chosen interior handle.

The rose with key I lock (or cylinder)

Pair of key I roses with matching Lobellia door handle - polished bright chrome finish

The rose with key L lock (or room key)

Pair of square key L roses with matching door handle - ref Arta

Dressing your WC and bathroom doors is made easier by the wide range of door handles and the variety of locking systems available.

3. How to find the right door handle for a WC?

A few criteria can help you choose your new WC door handles.

The criteria for choosing the WC door handle 

The design of an interior door handle

An interior door handle plays an important role in the decoration of your home. The first criterion is its design. 

Interior designers incorporate door handles into their interior design projects as these functional fittings have become genuine decorative accessories. The shape of the handles and their colour have an influence on the overall look of the room.

A golden modern door handle on a raw wood door will enhance a contemporary atmosphere. A rust vintage door handle will highlight the retro feel of your décor.

The material of the WC door handle

The materials used to manufacture door handles are all durable and suited to toilet or bathroom doors. 

Zamak (a zinc and aluminium alloy) is highly prized as it combines many advantages: durability, malleability, and 100% recyclability!

Brass door handles are among the most designer handles, particularly in the Italian style.

Bronze is the material used for the most sculptural door handles.

White or coloured porcelain is no longer exclusively reserved for door knobs. Some modern handles are made from ceramic.

Iron is often chosen for exterior doors (garage door or gate).

Aluminium and stainless steel offer the advantage of price while providing very varied and modern models.

Whatever the material, your door handle will be perfectly suited to the demands of intensive use and will require no special maintenance. The door to your toilet can benefit from the product of your dreams!

The dimensions of the door handle 

Installing new door handles is straightforward! A simple screwdriver is all you need. 

However, a few measurements must be taken to avoid any disappointment.

Check the centre-to-centre distance and the thickness of your door in particular.

Find the article on door handle dimensions on the Milla Handles blog.

The price of door handles

Another determining factor in the choice of door handles: the price of the product.

The diversification of materials and the creativity of designers allow ultra-designer models to be offered at affordable prices.

You will be surprised to find that some very original, even atypical, models are available for less than €40! 

If you fall for an exceptional product at a higher price, know that you are investing for the long term! Modern handles are very durable. Stainless steel and aluminium do not have a monopoly on corrosion resistance, as zamak and brass offer identical qualities. 

Where to find the best WC door handles?

Choosing new door handles becomes a pleasure, just like choosing any other decorative accessory such as a new designer rug or new modern curtains! 

Hardware has become so enriched that the choice of products is now very extensive. To find the best door handles, two options are available to you:

. decoration shops 

. specialist online shops

Decoration shops

The main advantage of DIY or decoration shops is that they allow you to touch, handle, and get a perfect feel for the product. It is thus possible to weigh it up and appreciate its finish. It is easy to compare colours: matt black or gloss black? Silver white or stainless steel with a starry sheen?  

It is easy to compare the handle categories: is a door knob better suited than a lever handle? 

You can also leave with your new handles and install them without delay.

However, as these are general retailers, they do not offer the widest range of door handles and only hold a limited stock in store.

Specialist online shops

Online specialist shops selling door handles offer a vast choice of products: 

. lever door handles, in all shapes and finishes, with matching roses,

. door knobs,

. recessed handles (for sliding doors),

. pull handles (or bâton de maréchal),

. window handles (to match the door handle),

. numerous door furniture accessories (door knocker, door stop, …)

. or even locks…

The only drawback of ordering online is that you have to wait for the delivery time before being able to install the handles. 

The average delivery time is 6 to 10 days. Delivery is often free for a pair of handles within France (you can easily check on the website whether delivery is free to other European countries).

Some specialist shops often offer support services for your decorating project and provide valuable advice to help you choose the most suitable handle. 

The toilet and bathroom are rooms we visit very frequently. It is worth dedicating a pleasant décor to them! 

You have a wide choice of WC door handle models: designer door handles that you will enjoy installing. 

Take advantage of this small hardware item that plays a key role in your interior décor! Complete the room's furnishings with a chrome window handle from the same range as the door handle: the decorative effect is guaranteed!

Whether in stainless steel, aluminium, brass or zamak, your new pair of handles contributes effectively to decorating your interior. 

Order your new handles from the Milla Handles website, the specialist in designer door handles! Receive your delivery (free from €50 throughout France) within 10 days.

The highlight of the Milla Handles shop: its showroom! Come and discover the models to make a better decision about your door furniture! (visit by appointment - Paris region) Take advantage of the DIY and decoration advice from our on-site teams!