In interior design, white is a shade that embodies purity and simplicity. Bright and luminous, it has the power to reflect light, which is why it is favoured in dark rooms and for making small spaces feel larger. 

Thanks to its neutrality, white integrates into all styles as it goes with all other colours. Finally, it is a shade that never grows tired and suits every room in the house: hallway, living room, kitchen or bathroom.

Are you undecided about the colour of your next door handles? How do you choose between white handles that go with all décor styles and especially with all door colours, and black, gold or red door handles?

Thanks to this comparison, you will be able to easily choose your new door handles! No more hesitation between the white interior handle and other finishes!

1. White door handle or coloured handle: the decorative duel!

Admittedly, the advantage of white is that it can go with all other colours. You won't make any style mistake by choosing the white door handle! This colour pairs equally well with a warm colour as with a cool tone. White gives design door handles a unique character that sets them apart from all other models. 

You have such a wide choice of finishes and colours that it is nonetheless useful to compare with other colours to be certain of the result that will be achieved!  

The white door handle compared to the copper handle: ref Warna

This interior door handle is a classic style model that is capable of adapting to all types of contemporary decoration. The purity of its timeless lines and its impeccable craftsmanship embody chic and elegance.

Made from zamak, an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminium, this interior handle combines elegance and strength and is available in many finishes. 

Both the white handle and the copper-finish handle are perfect for enhancing the modern look of your doors, whether they are in raw wood or white. White, a neutral colour, suits all styles, while copper will give your doors a vintage or authentic feel.

This door handle is available in many other colours – anthracite, black, gold, polished chrome – each producing original effects.

The handle suits all rooms in the home: living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Fitting the handle on your door is simple! Its maintenance requires no particular attention. Think about the locking system (key lock or privacy lock) to preserve the privacy of a bedroom or for the security of your front door. Offering excellent value for money, these models are among the current best sellers.

The white door handle versus the satin chrome door handle - Ref Pandora

This door handle on a rose is characterised by the roundness of its shapes: mounted on its round backplate, the lever stretches out to end in an elegant curve. 

The white door handle is undoubtedly the handle that best embodies elegance and timelessness. Satin chrome steel is highly sought after by designers. Indeed, this finish, which is simultaneously matt, luminous and slightly textured, reinforces the highly design style of the models while giving them a truly distinctive look.

The white door handle will particularly enhance a minimalist or even futuristic interior. The polished chrome door handle will accentuate the modern side of your kitchen or the workshop look of a contemporary living room.

The durability of this modern handle is guaranteed by its material: zamak (an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminium). This alloy is not only planet-friendly (as it is infinitely recyclable) but also strong and long-lasting. Your handle will retain its original lustre from day one. 

Add one of the roses with a lock (key or privacy lock) to preserve the privacy of your bedroom or bathroom and thus form a harmonious pair.

The design white door handle or polished chrome finish – Ref Harmony

Here is an original door handle thanks to a contrast of shapes: the square backplate accommodates the softened oval base of the lever. The fineness of the lines accentuates the elegance that emanates from this modern interior door handle.

We love chrome steel for its exceptional shine. A polished chrome handle will instantly brighten your interior décor and add character to each of your rooms.

Timeless and luminous, the white door handle is the ideal ally for enhancing your interior.

The original white door handle or polished chrome – Ref NESH

Let's compare another model in white and polished chrome! This time, its base is a round rose. The lever follows the elongated shape from its base, forming a perfect oval. Viewed from above, all you can see is the ellipse of the lever resting on its round rose. Chic and understated are the words that come to mind when describing this quality interior handle.

The futuristic door handle: white or black? – Prisme

This door handle with its distinctive geometric lines looks as though it has been cut like a diamond. See how the sharpness of the lines stands out clearly, whatever the colour!

Who will win the duel? The black door handle is ultra-trendy and will reinforce the modernity of your design interior. The white door handle is easy to integrate into all types of contemporary decoration. It will all depend on the colour of your doors and furniture!

The haute couture black and white door handle, made in Italy – Mandelli Collection

This two-tone interior door handle is the perfect compromise! The round rose highlights the harmoniously hollowed-through base of the handle, producing a surprising effect. This handle has the particular feature of being available in several finishes, notably in two-tone: all white, black rose and white lever, or white rose and black lever!

It is made from brass (an alloy of copper and zinc), a quality material for a modern door handle! Flexible and easy to machine, brass is used to manufacture precision instruments or clockwork components. It is easy to understand why designers have favoured it for crafting this haute couture interior handle!

The sleek line of this black and white design handle will adapt ideally to a contemporary and elegant interior.

The white door handle or rose gold handle – Ref IMPERA

The unique design of this contemporary handle immediately catches the eye: the base of the pyramid-shaped lever from which the handle stretches out with elegance. Elegance combined with modernity! This original model is suitable for all the doors in your home. 

Rose gold copper brings a touch of elegance to this design interior handle. White reinforces the luminous quality of its perfect aesthetic.

It can be paired with its locking rose (key lock or privacy lock) if you intend this handle for your bedroom or bathroom. 

The avant-garde white handle or gold handle – Luxury model Verum

The absence of a backplate gives this door handle an original look. The classic and clean lines of this door handle make it chic and elegant.

White enhances the understated elegance and simplicity of this chic interior handle. It is easily imagined on the wooden door of your contemporary living room or the door of a study.

The gold finish adds brilliance and luxury to this sleek model. 

Complete this magnificent model with the locking hardware (key or privacy lock) of the same style to create a perfect pair that highlights the elegance of this quality product.

The revolutionary white, black or bronze door handle? – Ref WIND

The handle without backplate embodies absolute modernity! The latest innovation from designers, this true work of art will dress your doors with purity and design. This futuristic interior handle surprises with its clean line that creates a slight recess below the lever so that fingers rest comfortably. It is a true invitation to open the door!

This handle is ideal for dressing the doors of a contemporary interior. It will also find its place in a classic setting if you choose to play on colour and material contrasts. 

Locking roses with a key produce an undeniable decorative effect on their own! The pair thus formed with the handle will leave no one indifferent! 

White on a wooden door will enhance the aesthetic appeal of this trendy handle. Black will complement a light door and bronze will add a vintage luxury character.

The high-end multicolour designer handle – POLARIS

Here is a futuristic door handle, ultra-modern and premium! Crafted in aluminium, this handle comes in several colours (steel and black, steel and white, and steel and red). Its sleek and fluid lines give a particular charm to this two-tone door handle. White gives it an unparalleled elegance. The vivid red will add originality and "pep" to your décor and could suit the door of a teenager's bedroom!

The locks of this handle perfectly complement the style of this futuristic model.

The white, brushed chrome or black interior handle? – SPARK 

Mounted on its round backplate, this interior door handle has the subtle charm of understated elegance. Its simple, refined shapes will suit all decoration styles: although classic in feel, it also meets the requirements of contemporary and even industrial style.

Brushed chrome is increasingly sought after in the world of interior design as it gives objects a raw and authentic appearance. 

The two-material white handle – VS TOTAL

This two-tone handle with a stainless steel base is both understated and chic. The coloured face of the lever contrasts with the steel body of the handle.

An atypical door handle, it is made from zamak, an alloy of aluminium and zinc, applied by electrolysis, which guarantees this exceptional product durability and strength.   

In white or black, the result is completely different!  

The door knob handle – the multifunctional handle!  

The round and modern door knob offers an alternative to the traditional oval white porcelain knob. Its modernity and timelessness make it a perfect design product for modernising your wooden doors, glass doors and furniture doors and drawers.

The door knob is often used as a kitchen furniture handle and even as a window and French door handle. These hardware accessories, offering excellent value for money, provide many decorative solutions!

Like the lever handle, the knob comes in various shapes: round, square, oval or ultra-flat. The different models are easy to install. 

A handy tip: the knob can be set in a fixed position, thus transforming it into a pull handle.

Recessed handle for modern sliding door

The sliding door, previously installed for its space-saving qualities, is increasingly considered as a full decorative product in its own right, bringing a modern and fresh look to the kitchen or bathroom. Whether pocket or surface-mounted, the sliding door adds a contemporary touch to the room. In an industrial décor, a sliding glass partition combined with solid wood and steel elements will reinforce the New York loft aesthetic. 

Recessed handles (also known as cup handles) add a modern touch to your designer doors. Zamak (an aluminium and zinc alloy) is an alternative to solid brass or iron, which are also used in the manufacture of recessed door handles.

The recessed pull for sliding doors comes in all shapes: round, square, rectangular, but also in more artistic shapes such as a ring, a shell or a water droplet! It thus meets all interior decoration styles from the most rustic to the most contemporary.

This comparison clearly shows the diversity of door handles!

Most of the models presented are handles on roses (rather than on a longitudinal backplate), sometimes discreet or even absent. They all come with their matching locking roses, offering excellent value for money!

These original door handles are, in their great majority, made from zamak (an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminium). This material is virtuous as it is infinitely recyclable. It offers the malleability essential to designers and the strength necessary to fulfil their primary function: opening and closing doors. Other materials are used to craft magnificent models as we will see later.

The handle finishes will retain their impeccable lustre from day one. Zamak is also chosen for other hardware fittings such as the window handle (espagnolette), the pull handle also known as a bâton de maréchal, or the recessed handle of a sliding door.

Finally, most door handles are available in a wide range of finishes: polished chrome, satin chrome, gold, nickel, matt stainless steel, copper or anthracite grey. 

2. The interior door handle: the essential decoration accessory

The interior door handle is no longer just a simple piece of hardware — it has decorative powers that it would be a shame to overlook! 

The interior door handle: a decorative accessory for the whole home

In interior design, it is important to harmonise the door hardware with all the components of your furnishings: creating a harmonious ensemble between the door handle and furniture handles, door knobs for drawers and cupboards… and even the handles of a French door.

It is better to choose handles according to the rooms you want to dress. A handle with an escutcheon backplate will be ideal for the kitchen. An original handle with a privacy lock will be chosen for the toilet or bathroom. Nylon or stainless steel knobs will be fitted on French doors or on a vintage piece of furniture. Finally, brass pull handles will be chosen for the drawers of your chest of drawers. Door handles no longer simply open or close doors: they actively contribute to giving your interior a new look! 

The many finishes and models make it possible to cater for all styles!

A wide range of finishes

You now have an exceptionally wide range of products and finishes to choose from. This comparison proves it! 

The various finishes make it easy to enhance the décor of your living room or kitchen. The classic door handle on a longitudinal grey stainless steel escutcheon, with its two visible fixing screws, is no longer the only option! You can choose from a wide range of modern door handles offering excellent value for money! These are hardware accessories that have long been overlooked but are now back in the spotlight.

The shapes of each component of the door handle reflect the creativity of the designers: the backplate, the rose and the lever are imagined and crafted with originality and care. Classic, vintage, modern or futuristic handles: there is something for every taste!

A vast choice of materials

You can also choose the material of your door handles. In addition to zamak, which has been frequently mentioned in our comparison, designers use brass, stainless steel, wood, or even porcelain and even concrete! The feel, appearance and weight of the products depend on the raw material used. All materials are chosen for their durability, quality and ease of maintenance.

3. Why install new door handles?

Whatever the type of door handle: a knob for a window or furniture, an entrance door handle or other interior doors, the interior handle is the ideal product to enhance your space. With limited tools (a screwdriver and a little wrist strength to fix the screws), you will install your decorative accessories in just a few minutes!  

The door handle: an easily accessible hardware fitting!

The great advantage of door handles is that they are an easily accessible product, at a low price and easy to install.

• Their price is affordable. During your renovation work, this small hardware item won't blow your budget! The most beautiful models are not necessarily the most expensive. Modern materials (stainless steel, aluminium or brass) make it possible to design quality handles at a reasonable price. There's no need to wait for promotional prices to buy the best design handle models!
• Door handles are hardware accessories, at a low price, always available in store or for fast delivery. You will be able to obtain your door handle without delay: if the product is not in stock, delivery will only take a few days (free delivery from around forty euros).
• Door handles can be installed on their own or paired with their locking roses (key lock or key I or privacy turn). These complementary roses serve both a decorative role (forming a matching pair with the handle) and a security function, while remaining reasonably priced.

Simple installation 

Fitting a pair of door handles is relatively straightforward. All you need is a screwdriver and a few instructions from the fitting guide. A door handle is made up of a few simple parts: a backplate, fixing screws, roses, a spindle, locking mechanism, spindle distance, latch... You will need to check a few measurements such as the spindle centre distance. The spindle length and door thickness will be required for models with a backplate. Installing door handles takes only a few moments. 

However, you should call on a professional if you need to install more complex door hardware such as a cylinder lock system to be fitted into the thickness of an entrance door, such as a flat key or L-shaped key lock, a privacy lock model or a multi-point locking system such as an armoured door... To fit a new locking system, you will probably need to drill a hole through the thickness of the wooden door. Carefully follow the instructions mentioned in the fitting guide that will be provided upon delivery of the products.  

For every décor style, its handle!

The vast ranges of interior door handles guarantee you will find the product that matches your interior decoration style. Classic or futuristic, every ambiance will find the right door handle. As illustrated by this comparison, in addition to the white door handle (or white knobs), you benefit from the most diverse finishes. Aged brass and satin nickel are very on-trend; polished chrome and brushed stainless steel are most effective. The black handle is perfect for a modern interior. The white door handle has the advantage of adapting to all interior styles! For every décor, its handle!

This comparison between the white door handle and the coloured handle shows just how different the decorative effects produced by different finishes can be! Make your choice from all the models on offer! You will have no trouble finding the handles of your dreams to enhance your décor!

For a refined and elegant interior with a contemporary or modern look, opt for white, black or satin steel handles. If you prefer a vintage-inspired décor, go for rusted steel or copper door handles instead. Industrial-style interiors can lean towards anthracite grey or black handles. Finally, for an ultra-designer look, go for chrome handles with a bright, gleaming surface — or of course coloured handles such as the red door handle!

You can enjoy your decorative ally at a very reasonable price. Indeed, original handles are accessories that allow you to modernise your doors without any building work or a large budget. Easy to install, the door handle is a very accessible hardware item.

Choose your favourite model from the door handle collection in our online shop: quality products at the best price! In just a few clicks, we will dispatch your available product. You will then be able to enjoy the superb finish of this small decorative hardware fitting, once installed on your doors!

NB. All the door handles featured in this article are available in the MILLA POIGNEES shop and can be viewed in our showroom.