Which interior handle for a wooden door?

Wooden door: how to choose the right design handles?

Are you looking for ways to showcase your magnificent wood doors? Choose the handles that will elevate your joinery and boost your interior décor. 

Several criteria will come into play. Of course, the colour of the handles will be decisive. You can play on contrasts: black handles on a light-coloured door, or conversely a white handle on the darkness of ebony! The style of the handle also plays a major role in the decorative result! A modern door handle will have a completely different effect from a porcelain door knob on the same oak door!

To get a better sense of the many possibilities available to you, here are some combinations to inspire you!

Here is how to know which handle to choose for a wooden door.

1. WHAT COLOUR HANDLE FOR A WOODEN DOOR?

Here are a few ideas from which you will find inspiration!

A. Black interior handles 

Top of the rankings, the black interior door handle is currently the flagship product. Fitted on an ash or cherry wood door, the black handle suits all interior styles from the most classic to the most modern. 

The futuristic black handle: ref VERUM

How can you resist the charm of this futuristic black handle! Its clean lines, the absence of a plate, the studied simplicity of its aesthetic give it a strikingly minimalist look. Fitted on a raw oak door, this ultra-trendy black handle unleashes its powerful decorative impact! The chic of the authentic, elevated by the sleek modernism of this atypical interior handle!

The black handle on a gold door: SULLA

This black interior door handle is the very essence of modern design. Its square base echoes the geometry of its simple lines. With a sober aesthetic, this premium product reveals its full splendour on a gold door. Ideal for every room in the home, this handle will give a contemporary feel to the doors of your living room or bedroom. 

The elegant black door handle – PANDORA 

Here is a little design marvel! This handle, with the roundness of its plate and the base of its lever contrasting with the straight body of its grip, immediately catches the eye. Once again, it is the small design details that give this exceptional black door handle all its elegance. 

Remember to add the rosette with a locking system to preserve your privacy or security and to create perfect decorative sets.

The original black handle - Peonia

If you are looking for originality and elegance, here is the door handle you need! Inspired by the shape of a water drop, it offers a display of original, aerodynamic lines. 

By fitting these original handles on your doors, you will make others envious! An exceptional handle deserves quality manufacturing materials: zamak was chosen by the designers for its malleability and resistance.

Of premium aesthetic, its price remains nonetheless affordable. Easy to install like all rosette-mounted handles, it will be beautifully showcased on an oak or chestnut door. The sets to compose with its locking rosettes (cylinder turn, bedroom key or barrel key) are available in the same range as the handle. 

Black handles on a light wood species: FOCUS and SPARK models

Fitted on a light-coloured door, black interior handles are particularly well showcased. The colour contrast brings out the aesthetic of the handle. The two examples that follow perfectly illustrate the effect of the combination of black on a light door, ideal for modern interiors. The handle on a round plate gives a cosier touch than the handle on a rectangular base, which stands out for its more industrial look.

  FOCUS

  SPARK

B. Chrome handles 

The winning duo may well be the combination of wood and steel! The contrast between the warmth of the authentic and the chill of stainless steel metal! You will see that these two elements work rather well together in interior design!

1. Shiny metal gives an ultra-modern look. Combined with a shiny or matt, light or dark surface, this type of finish will showcase your door dressing.

Metal handles in polished chrome – ARC model 

Its simplicity and understated elegance stand out on a wood surface. Ergonomic and aesthetic, this chrome handle has everything to win you over!

Metal handle – ARNICA     

This classic-trend interior door handle is distinguished by its simple geometric shapes and its artistically slimmed lever. It will suit all tastes as you have the choice between a round or square plate. This product is sure to charm you!

Available in three finishes (polished chrome, an iconic shade that adds brightness to your door; satin chrome, for those who prefer discretion; and matt black), this product is available at a small price.

The revolutionary door handle – Wind model

The latest ultra-trendy creation: the plateless handle. This handle boasts a futuristic, minimalist design and absolute originality! 

Not only beautiful, this handle does not forget to be resistant! Made from zamak (an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminium) which guarantees robustness and durability, this product will stand the test of time. 

Its locking rosette, which completes the handle, has an extraordinary shape!

This handle is an essential ally for your interior décor. It confirms its originality and refinement, particularly on an exotic wood door.

2. Matt steel  

The brushed chrome handle, with its matt appearance, integrates perfectly into a contemporary or even industrial décor.

On a cream beech or ivory-toned ash door — light wood species — brushed metal truly shines!

  ref FOCUS

 spark

Industrial metal handle – APOLO model

The industrial-look handle pairs perfectly with a light interior door. These design doors benefit from the latest innovations from our designers in decorative hardware. Simple geometric shapes with an impeccable finish boost the appearance of the raw metal. The rosette with key lock function enhances the aesthetics of the lever. 

Play the contrast of matt steel on light beech! The decorative effect is guaranteed!

C. Gold handles: a wealth of ideas!

The gold door handle proves to be a true treasure in terms of decoration! The gold handle is just as perfect fitted on a light wood species such as maple or pine as on dark species such as walnut or ebony.

Gold handle on light doors - Scandi gold

On a light door, the gold handle plays at discreet chic. The shine fades to leave only the elegance of the handle. The very light species of pine or maple pair perfectly with the gold handle.

The round plate of this elegant model showcases the tapered shape of its lever. 

Made from zamak (and not brass as one might think), these gold door handles are not only beautiful but also ultra-resistant. These models are suitable for interior doors as well as a front door. Play it safe by adding the locking system from the matching rosette.

Gold handle on dark doors – ODA 

On a dark door, the gold handle creates an effective contrast. The gold handle chosen perfectly illustrates the chic and classy result. The shiny gold elevates this luxury handle to the status of a little jewel of decorative hardware.

These are premium handles, designed from quality materials, namely ZAMAK (an alloy of zinc, aluminium and magnesium) which offers resistance and solidity.  

Besides gold, it is available in three other finishes: matt black, satin chrome, polished chrome, which will produce totally different but equally powerful decorative effects on an acacia door.

This interior door handle with subtle elegance will enhance every room in the home: the living room, the bedrooms or your office. Don't forget the rosettes with their locking function associated with the door handle for your security or privacy.

D. White handles: the play of contrasts

 The white door handle has come a long way, and many design models offer beautiful alternatives to the classic white nylon handle with its slightly dated image! Discover the exceptional look of some white design handles fitted on a beech or walnut door!

The modern white handle: SPARK

Fall for this modern handle with an ultra-contemporary look. On a dark door, the slenderness of its lever is immediately striking! The apparent simplicity and understated elegance of this product pair perfectly with the natural quality of cherry wood.

The white design door handle on a dark door - Ref ARC 

On its hidden rectangular base, this white door handle is ultra design. Its clean lines trace the curve of an arc. Its simplicity and character make it irresistible. Fitted on a golden wood door, its whiteness brings a luxurious, chic touch. This modern handle is made from zamak, an alloy of aluminium, copper and zinc, which guarantees strength and resistance for intensive daily use. You can therefore install your white handle on your living room or kitchen door with complete confidence: its finish will retain its original lustre!

Don't forget to pair the locking rosettes with a lock (key or turn-and-release) to ensure the security of your home whilst creating harmonious sets.

E. The concrete handle - MANDELLI JUNO 

This handle is one of a kind! Made from concrete, the designers opted for a perfect mineral finish combined with ultra-resistance and a velvety feel to the touch. You would never expect concrete to be used as a material for a modern door handle!

Its clean lines are original. Its round stainless steel-effect rosette forming the conical base accommodates the lever with its very simple shape, producing a surprising effect.

Its mineral finishes – graphite, ash, sand, powder and taupe – echo the earth and adapt wonderfully to a deep brown walnut or reddish-brown cherry wood door.

This atypical door handle will give a touch of modernism to your doors. With the locking rosette (key lock or turn-and-release system), the set is particularly successful! 

F. The modern door knob

The door knob is another type of handle making a strong comeback in our interiors. Far from its ancestor, the oval white porcelain knob, the modern door knob offers many decorative solutions for dressing your interior doors.

Made from solid brass, iron, zamak or aluminium, in square, oval, rectangular or round shapes, door knobs come in every finish imaginable! On an oak door, matt black is chic, chrome stainless steel is modern, and gold is elegant. 

The advantage of the knob is that it can be used as furniture or drawer knobs. It can also be mounted on a sliding door as a surface-mounted fitting.  

Finally, the knob is available at a very reasonable price: don't deprive yourself of this little piece of hardware with unsuspected powers!

The recessed handle for sliding doors 

The recessed handle designed to be fitted on a pocket sliding door comes in all styles! For a raw wood door, the black recessed handle is perfect. But you can equally opt for a gold, chrome stainless steel or white handle.

This recessed handle with delicate mouldings is hand-crafted in solid brass. This model is fully customisable and can be made in the colour of your choice! The bespoke handle! 

Sliding doors can receive their matching lock. Don't hesitate to create sets with an ultra-design finish!

Swing doors will more readily accommodate pull handles, also known as baton handles.

2. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOOD HANDLES 

Real wood handles will enhance the natural feel of your interior décor. You might fear an overdose… but the handles that follow will dispel all doubts!

The ultra-trendy handle – ref Roll

This two-tone handle combines wood and brushed steel: the warmth of the natural combined with the coldness of the metal produces an obvious decorative effect. Its clean, sophisticated lines enhance its atypical aesthetic. Fitted on an ash or oak door, this uniquely conceived handle will prove to be exceptional. 

The impeccable finish of this interior handle will retain its original lustre thanks to the chosen material: zamak, which offers resistance and durability. 

You can add the locking rosette with key or turn-and-release to preserve the privacy of your bathroom or bedroom, or the security of your entrance.

The wood-effect finish handle on a steel plate – GLAMOUR model

These wooden door handles are true little gems that will win you over with their elegance and authenticity. They will find their place just as easily on a bedroom door as on your living room or office door. Made from aluminium, a light, durable and cost-effective material, this exceptional product is offered at a reasonable price. Consider the locking rosettes (with key lock) to form stylish sets combining security and quality.

Light, brown or red wood species will find the handles that will manage to showcase your doors! Whatever the colours — black handle, gold or steel — and the materials of the products (zamak, brass, stainless steel), it is the type of atmosphere you are looking for that will guide your choice. Matt black suits modern interiors more readily, the gold handle adapts to retro as well as contemporary décors if paired with modern furniture. Finally, the steel handle will create an industrial or vintage look depending on the associated furniture. All that remains is to make your choice from the wide range of products on offer!

The wood handle on a stainless steel plate – TWO model

A genuine wood handle that combines modernity and warmth. A design that will suit large, light-filled spaces.

You will find the rare gem, the most beautiful high-quality wood door handles in our online shop Milla handles!

To complete your interior décor, remember to add wood furniture handles in perfect harmony with the style you are looking for!