In decoration, white is a shade that embodies purity and simplicity. 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 every style, as it goes with all other colours. Finally, it is a shade that never becomes tiresome and suits every room in the house: hallway, living room, kitchen or bathroom.

Are you unsure about the colour of your next door handles? How do you choose between white handles, which go with every décor style and especially with every door colour, and black, gold or red door handles?

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

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

Of course, the advantage of white is that it goes with all other colours. You will make no style mistake by choosing the white door handle! This colour pairs just as well with a warm hue as with a cool shade. 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 you will achieve!  

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 design embody chic and elegance. 

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

The white handle as well as the copper-finish handle are perfect for boosting the modern feel of your doors, whether they are in raw wood or white. White, a neutral colour, suits every style, while copper will give a vintage or authentic feel to your doors.

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

The handle suits every room in the house: living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom. Fitting the handle to your door is simple! Its maintenance requires no particular attention. Consider the locking system (key lock or privacy lock) to preserve the privacy of a bedroom or for the security of your entrance door. Offering excellent value for money, these models are among the current bestsellers.

The white door handle versus satin chrome door handle – Ref. Pandora

This rose-mounted door handle is characterised by the roundness of its forms: mounted on its round plate, the lever extends to finish in an elegant curve. 

The white door handle is without doubt the handle that best embodies elegance and timelessness. Satin chrome steel is highly prized by designers. Indeed, this finish — at once matt, luminous and lightly textured — reinforces the highly design style of the models while giving them a true sense of character. 

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

The resistance 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 solid and durable. Your handle will retain its shine from day one. 

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

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

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

We love chrome steel for its exceptional brilliance. A polished chrome handle will immediately illuminate your interior decoration and give 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 us compare another model of white and polished chrome handle! This time, its base is a round plate. The lever takes on an elongated shape from its very base, forming a perfect oval. Viewed from above, you see only the ellipse of the lever resting on its round rose. Chic and understated elegance are the words that come to mind to describe this quality interior handle.

The futuristic door handle: white or black? – Prisme

This door handle with its pronounced geometric lines appears to be cut like a diamond. See how the sharpness of the lines is clearly apparent 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 all depends 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 special feature of being available in several finishes, notably in two-tone: total white, black rose with white lever, or white rose with black lever! 

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

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

The white door handle or rose copper handle – Ref. IMPERA

The unique design of this contemporary handle immediately catches the eye: the base of the pyramid-shaped lever, from whose apex the lever extends with elegance. Elegance combined with modernity! This original model suits all the doors of your home. 

Rose copper adds 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 are fitting this handle to your bedroom or bathroom. 

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

The absence of a plate gives this door handle an original look. The classic, 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 easy to picture it on the wooden door of your contemporary living room or on an office door.

The gold finish brings brilliance and luxury to this refined model. 

Complete this magnificent model with the matching locking trim (key or privacy lock) of the same design to create a perfect pair and highlight the elegance of this quality product.

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

The plateless door handle embodies absolute modernity! The latest innovation from designers, this true work of art will adorn your doors with purity and design. This futuristic interior handle surprises with its refined line, which creates a slight recess below the lever so that fingers rest comfortably. It is a genuine 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 contrasts of colours and materials. 

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

White on a wooden door will showcase the aesthetic of this on-trend handle. Black will enhance a light-coloured door, and bronze will lend a luxurious vintage character.

The premium multicolour design handle – POLARIS

Here is a futuristic door handle, ultra-modern and premium! Made from aluminium, this handle comes in several colours (steel and black, steel and white, and steel and red). Its slender, flowing lines give a particular charm to this two-tone door handle. White lends it unparalleled elegance. The vivid red will add originality and energy to your décor and could be perfect for a teenager's bedroom door!

The locks on this handle perfectly enhance the style of this futuristic model.

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

Mounted on its round rose, this interior door handle has the subtle charm of understated elegance. Its simple, slender lines will suit every decoration style: while it evokes the classic, it also meets the demands of contemporary style and even industrial.  

Brushed chrome is increasingly popular in the world of decoration as it gives objects a raw and authentic appearance. 

The two-material white handle – VS TOTAL

This two-tone handle, whose base is made from stainless steel, 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 outstanding durability and resistance.   

In white or black, the result is completely different!  

The door knob handle – the multi-purpose 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 numerous 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. 

Top tip: the knob can be provided in a fixed position and thus transform into a pull handle.

Recessed handle for modern sliding door

The sliding door, previously installed for its space-saving properties, is increasingly considered a fully-fledged decorative product that brings a modern and fresh look to the kitchen or bathroom. Whether wall-mounted or pocket, 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 recessed pull handles) add modernity to your design doors. Zamak (an alloy of aluminium and zinc) is the alternative to solid brass or iron, which are also used for the manufacture of recessed door handles.  

The recessed pull handle for sliding doors comes in all shapes: round, square, rectangular, and also more artistic forms such as a ring, a shell or a water drop! It thus suits every style of interior decoration, from the most rustic to the most contemporary.

This comparison tool clearly shows the diversity of door handles!

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

These original door handles are, in the vast majority, made from zamak (an alloy of zinc, copper and aluminium). This material is virtuous as it is infinitely recyclable. It provides the malleability essential for 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 shine from day one. Zamak is also chosen for other hardware fittings such as the window handle (espagnolette), the pull handle also known as a baton handle, or the recessed handle of a sliding door. 

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

2. The interior door handle: the must-have decoration accessory

The interior door handle is no longer content to be a simple hardware fitting, as it possesses decorative powers that it would be a shame to forgo! 

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

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

It is better to choose handles according to the rooms you are dressing. A handle with an escutcheon plate 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 installed on French doors or on a piece of antique furniture. Finally, brass pull handles will be chosen for the drawers of your chest of drawers. Door handles are no longer content simply with opening or closing doors: they actively contribute to giving your interior a new look! 

The many finishes and models cater to every style!

A wide range of finishes

You now have an exceptionally vast range of products and finishes. This comparison proves it! 

The various finishes make it easy to enhance the decoration of your living room or kitchen. The classic longitudinal stainless steel escutcheon plate door handle in grey, with its two visible fixing screws, is no longer the only option! You can choose from numerous 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 every component of the door handle reflect the creativity of designers: the plate, 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 wide 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 tool, designers use brass, stainless steel, wood, porcelain and even concrete! The feel, the look and the weight of the products depend on the raw material used. All materials are chosen for their solidity, quality and ease of maintenance.

3. Why install new door handles?

Whatever type of door handle you choose — a window or furniture knob, an entrance door handle or other interior door handles — the interior handle is the ideal product for showcasing your interior. With minimal tools (a screwdriver and a little wrist strength to tighten the fixing 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, affordable and easy to install.

• Their price is affordable. When carrying out your renovation works, this small hardware item will not blow your budget! The most beautiful models are not necessarily the most expensive. Modern materials (stainless steel, aluminium or brass) allow quality handles to be designed at a reasonable price. There is no need to wait for promotional prices to buy the best design handle models!
• Door handles are hardware accessories, affordably priced and always available in store or for rapid delivery. You can get your door handle without delay: if the product is not in stock, delivery will take only a few days (free delivery from around forty euros).
• Door handles can be installed on their own or paired with their locking roses (L-key lock, flat-key lock or privacy lock). These complementary roses fulfil both a decorative role (forming a matching pair with the handle) and a security function, while remaining at a reasonable price.

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 consists of a few simple parts: a plate, fixing screws, roses, a spindle, a locking mechanism, a centre-to-centre distance, a latch... You will need to check a few measurements such as the centre-to-centre dimensions. The spindle length and door thickness will be required for models with a plate. Installing door handles takes only a few moments. 

However, you will need to call on a DIY professional if you have to install a more complex door fitting, such as a cylinder locking system recessed into the thickness of an entrance door — for example a flat-key or L-key lock, a privacy lock model, or a multi-point lock such as those used on armoured doors. To fit a new locking mechanism, you will probably need to drill a hole through the thickness of the wooden door. Make sure to follow the instructions provided in the fitting guide that will be included with the delivery of the products.  

Every décor style deserves its matching handle!

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

This comparison between the white door handle and the coloured handle shows just how much finishes produce completely different decorative effects! It is up to you to make your choice from all the models on offer! You will have no trouble finding the handles of your dreams that will boost your decoration!

For a refined and elegant interior with contemporary or modern decoration, favour white handles, black or satin steel handles. If you prefer a vintage-trend décor, opt instead for rusted or copper-finish steel door handles. Industrial-style interiors can turn to anthracite grey or black handles. Finally, for an ultra-design décor, go for chrome handles with a bright, glossy surface, or of course coloured handles such as the red door handle!

You can enjoy your décor ally at a very reasonable price. Indeed, original handles are accessories that allow you to modernise your doors without any building work or 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 presented in this article are available in the MILLA handles shop and visible in our showroom.