The different types of door plate

In the past, the door handle was simply a means of opening our doors. Now, it is the icing on the cake and brings the final detail to our décor. Interior designers will never say it enough: decoration is all in the detail! That is why it is important to know how to choose your interior door handle well.

The challenge our customers face is the aesthetic choice of their interior door handle. A few years ago, the fashionable handles were handles on a round plate, and before that, handles on a longitudinal plate. Today, design has changed and customers are asking for new handles, atypical and contemporary, on square, rectangular or concealed plates.

Our company MILLA Handles offers various types of door handles. They are very solid and durable products. You will not find them in large DIY chains or in home decoration stores.

Handle on a round plate

Handles on a round plate are not a new invention, but despite the passage of time, they remain one of the most popular solutions. They are perfect for a bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room or bedroom door. They also integrate well into commercial or service premises. Their design offers a simple assembly method and guarantees great ease of use.

Square plate

Door handles on a square plate are ideal for both modern and classic interiors. The square shape draws the eye on an interior door and becomes a decorative element in its own right in any room. Our handles are made, among other things, from brass as well as ZAMAK (a blend of zinc and aluminium). Customers choose square plate handles because they work just as well with traditional interiors. They pair well with light-coloured doors (photo: office handle) and for more classic doors, the square plate handle in a dark colour will combine ideally.

Handles on a square plate are very common and can be installed in all types of homes.

Rectangular plate

The handle on a rectangular plate is one of the most modern of recent years. Customers are increasingly choosing this option as it is original. It blends very well with a contemporary interior and colours such as grey, white, beige and black.

Rectangular plate handles such as CUBE VDS or 4004 TUPAI are innovative products that stand out from the ordinary; the ensemble gives a designer style to the room.

Concealed plate

Very rare and very discreet, handles on a concealed plate are true works of art. If you are looking for something new, modern and original, this type of handle is made for your interior. They offer an elegant and refined design. Concealed plate handles form a seamless unit with your interior door. It is the best way to create a harmonious composition between the handle and the door. Interior architects who use this approach know this well. These handles have a timeless design that never grows old! 

Advice from the Milla Team 

All the interior door handle models we offer are unique in their own way and each has its own distinctive detail.

If you want a classic yet contemporary model, the square plate will be the right choice. For a modern and original style, the rectangular plate is made for you. For a designer, timeless interior and the search for a rare and atypical piece, the concealed plate handle will be your ideal companion!

A retro handle on a longitudinal plate will certainly not suit doors designed in a modern style. Likewise, a model fitted to a vintage door creates an incongruous effect.

Choosing the wrong handle can make an interior design look ill-considered. Of course, you can try an unconventional combination, but remember that combining contrasting elements is tricky. Therefore, great caution is recommended. When in doubt, it is best to stick to the principles of simple and harmonious interaction between elements. 

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IMPORTANT ADVICE! Before buying a door handle, check how it feels in your hand. Make sure it is practical, comfortable, easy to use and free from sharp edges. Do not forget that the main role of a door handle is undoubtedly to open the door, so it must be practical and safe. Sharp edges can be a hazard — particularly in homes with young children. Therefore, when fitting out children's interiors, it is advisable to install door handles with curved ends. (Example: Peonia designer door handle)