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 wooden doors? Choose the handles that will enhance your joinery and boost your interior decoration.

Several criteria will come into play. Of course, the colour of the handles will be decisive. You can play with 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 to 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 DOOR 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 every interior style from the most classic to the most modern.

The futuristic black handle: ref VERUM

How could you resist the charm of this futuristic black handle! Its clean lines, the absence of a plate, and the studied simplicity of its aesthetic give it an unmistakable minimalist look. Fitted on a raw oak door, this ultra-trendy black handle unleashes its powerful decorative powers! 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 an understated 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 all the elegance to this exceptional black door handle.

Remember to add the escutcheon with locking function to preserve your privacy or security and create perfectly coordinated 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 droplet, it offers a display of original, aerodynamic lines. 

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

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

Black handles on a light wood: FOCUS and SPARK models

When 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 combining black on a light door – perfect for modern interiors. The handle on a round plate adds a cosier touch than the handle on a rectangular base, which stands out with 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 cool of stainless metal! You will find that these two elements work rather well together in interior design!

1. Shiny metal gives an ultra-modern look. Whether paired with a shiny or matte, light or dark surface, this type of finish will highlight your door dressing.

Polished chrome metal handles – ARC model 

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

Metal handle – ARNICA     

This classic-style trendy interior door handle stands out with its simple geometric shapes and its artistically slimmed-down lever. It will suit all tastes as you have the choice between a round or square plate. This product is sure to win you over!

Available in three finishes (polished chrome, an iconic tone that adds brilliance to your door; satin chrome, for those who prefer a subtle look; and matte black), this product is available at a small price.

The revolutionary door handle – Wind model

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

Not only magnificent, 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 escutcheon, which completes the handle, is of an extraordinary shape!

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

2. Matte steel

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

On a cream beech or ivory-toned ash door – light wood species – brushed metal really comes into its own!

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 spark

Industrial metal handle – APOLO model

The industrial-look handle blends perfectly with a light interior door. These design doors benefit from the latest innovations from our designers in decorative hardware. Simple yet impeccably finished geometric shapes enhance the raw metal appearance. The escutcheon with key lock function highlights the aesthetic of the lever.

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

C. Gold handles: a luxury 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 wood species such as walnut or ebony.

Gold handle on light doors – Scandi or

On a light door, the gold handle plays the role of chic understatement. The shine fades away to reveal only the elegance of the handle. The very light tones of pine or maple blend perfectly with the gold handle.

The round plate of this elegant model highlights 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 both interior doors and front entrance doors. Play it safe by adding the locking system of the matching escutcheon.

Gold handle on dark doors – ODA 

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

These are premium handles, crafted from quality materials – in this case, ZAMAK (an alloy of zinc, aluminium and magnesium) – which offers resistance and strength.  

In addition to gold, it is available in three other finishes: matte black, satin chrome, polished chrome – which will produce entirely different yet equally powerful decorative effects on an acacia door.

This interior door handle with its subtle elegance will enhance every room in the home: the living room, the bedrooms or your study. Don't forget the escutcheons with their locking function paired 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 designer 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 blend perfectly with the natural quality of cherry wood.

The white designer 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 understated character makes it irresistible. Fitted on a golden wood door, its whiteness adds a luxurious, chic touch. This modern handle is crafted from zamak, an alloy of aluminium, copper and zinc, which guarantees strength and resistance to intense daily use. You can therefore install your white handle on the door of your living room or kitchen with complete confidence: its finish will retain its original brilliance!

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

E. The concrete handle – MANDELLI JUNO 

This handle is one of a kind! Designed in concrete, the designers opted for the perfection of a mineral finish combined with ultra-resistance and a velvety feel to the touch. You wouldn't expect concrete to serve as a material for a modern door handle!

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

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

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

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 to dress up your interior doors.

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

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

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

The recessed handle for sliding doors 

The recessed cup handle designed to be fitted on a pocket sliding door comes in every style! For a raw wood door, the black recessed handle is perfect. But you can just as well opt for a gold handle, chrome stainless steel, or even white.

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 have 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 FINEST WOOD HANDLES 

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

The ultra-trendy handle – ref Roll

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

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

You can add the locking escutcheon with key or turn function 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 well on a bedroom door as on the door to your living room or study. Made from aluminium – a lightweight, durable and economical material – this exceptional product is available at a reasonable price. Consider the locking escutcheons (with key lock) to create stylish sets combining security and quality.

Light, brown or red wood species will find the handles that will bring your doors to life! Whatever the colours – black handle, gold or steel – and the materials (zamak, brass, stainless steel), it is the type of ambience sought that will guide your choice. Matte black suits modern interiors best, the gold handle adapts to both retro and contemporary décors when 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 real wood handle that combines modernity and warmth. A design that will suit large, bright spaces.

You will find the rarest gem – the finest high-quality wood door handles – in our online shop Milla Poignées!

To complete your interior décor, consider adding wooden furniture handles in perfect harmony with the style you are seeking!