Door handles



Based on the above what do I do about door handles? Do they need to match throughout? Would having identical
handles but different colours work? I’m expecting the doors throughout to be the same, plain wood, probably solid oak.
I’m curious what others have done in similar situations, or does everyone stick to plain white walls throughout these days!
Thanks for your opinions!
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FWIW, mine don't all match. I have wrought iron effect downstairs which match the window and front door handles. Upstairs we're due to renovate so have the same dilemma as you. Ours is an older property and we're actually leaning towards knobs rather than handles. IMHO, it does look better to have them matching when they're all visible from one spot, say when stood on a landing0
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Gavin83 said: I’m curious what others have done in similar situations, or does everyone stick to plain white walls throughout these days!Admittedly, painted the box room white, woodwork included. But it is the only room that is all white. Kitchen & utility is a pale chrome yellow (polished plaster).. Sockets are all bog standard white, and I'm slowly replacing the light switches with black glass touch controls.As for door knobs/handles, I prefer matching door furniture across the house. Have sourced some reproduction 1920s latches with brass knobs and will eventually fit them to all the internal doors. Having had a full set of doors dipped & stripped, the condition is wanting, so they will all be painted (probably satin white).
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As handles usually come in pairs, it would look strange in a hallway if you had different ones on each door. I have a 1930s house and have fancy faux Bakelite handles on doors visible from hall and landing. I have smaller (cheaper) ones facing the inside of the room. Also consider if you want matching privacy locks on bathrooms etc - not all ranges have them.
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Sorry I wasn’t very clear on this. I was expecting all the doors within one room (say the hallway) to have identical handles. However on the other side of the doors the handles would be a different colour to match the style of that room. So all the handles within one room would be the same but you could have different coloured handles on the same door. I’d probably keep the handle design identical throughout. I also appreciate if the door is open it somewhat ruins the plan.
Would this work or just look plain weird?
I guess my issue is if I went for the same colour throughout there isn’t a single colour that wouldn’t look odd in one room or another. Chrome door handles are the obvious choice but there would definitely be rooms in which it would be the only chrome feature.
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I think there are certain spaces where a different coloured switch or socket might be appropriate - kitchen worktops etc. where they are definitely on show, but I would never think to theme hardware by room, especially door handles. Those go by the house as doors tend to be the same throughout the house as well.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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No need to put too much mental effort into this - one design should fit all.No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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Gavin83 said:Sorry I wasn’t very clear on this. I was expecting all the doors within one room (say the hallway) to have identical handles. However on the other side of the doors the handles would be a different colour to match the style of that room. So all the handles within one room would be the same but you could have different coloured handles on the same door. I’d probably keep the handle design identical throughout. I also appreciate if the door is open it somewhat ruins the plan.
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IMO, different handles would look weird, they should match throughout the house, unless you have different door styles, as in, for example, an older house, and wish to retain original doors and handles as a feature. Our son has that as his place is an old farmhouse, but the handles on both sides of any one door do match.
When buying handles, IMO it pays to buy good quality ones, the cheaper ones just do not last well.
DD has all light oak woodwork with modern oak veneered doors, with chrome handles, not of her choice as the previous owners installed them. We have mahogany woodwork with Victorian style 6 panel doors in Mahogany, and brass handles, all matching. The panels are not as thick as the rest of the door, so that keeps the cost and weight down a bit.
Brushed stainless steel or nickel handles also look good on modern doors.
Do you really mean to buy solid oak doors? I think they would be very heavy and very expensive. Even most of the veneered ones are pretty pricey. They do have a certain thickness of solid oak edge all round, so can be trimmed slightly, but be careful not to take too much off any one side.
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Had a quick look round our house and we've 8 different types of door handles in our house. Admittedly, it's an old house. Some are original from when we moved in 30 years ago, as we tend to replace when needed. However, within each room, the door handles match each other. I've always worked on the basis that you can only be in one room at a time, so as long as they all match in that room, then all is good. The central spine of the house hasn't been touched in years but the handles on 3 levels all match. However, we've done the insides of each of the 7 rooms over the years, and the internal handles have all been changed to match the room decor.0
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I'm a bit slow to this one, but interior design choices are always interesting to discuss! Here are a few thoughts on door handles for your renovation.
Consistency vs. Variety: While having consistent door handles throughout the house can create a sense of unity and coherence, there’s also room for variety if done thoughtfully. Given that your rooms have bold colours and varied plug sockets/light switches, you could consider door handles that complement each room’s unique style while maintaining a common design language.
Material and Finish: Since you’re using solid oak doors, you might want to choose door handles that enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Metals like brushed nickel, matte black, or brass can provide a stylish contrast. If you’re leaning towards different colours, ensure the finishes (e.g., matte, glossy) are consistent to maintain a cohesive look.
Same Design, Different Colors: Opting for the same handle design in different colours could work well, especially if the colours are carefully chosen to match or complement the room decor. This approach allows for individuality in each room while keeping a uniform design element throughout the house.
Matching with Fixtures: Coordinate door handles with other fixtures in the room, like light switches and plug sockets. If your switches and sockets vary in colour, you might use that as a guide for selecting door handle finishes.
Trends and Personal Style: While plain white walls and uniformity are classic and popular choices, personal style is key. If you enjoy bold colours and unique touches, let that shine through in your choices. Trends come and go, but your home should reflect what you love.
In summary, you can definitely mix and match door handle colours to complement each room's decor while keeping a unified design. It’s all about balancing consistency with the unique character of each space.
I hope the renovation went well!
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