Whether or not it is to be used with a key, the handle primarily serves to open and close a door. But it can also serve as a decorative accessory, enhancing or personalizing a door. There are two types of door handles: the knob and the lever on a backplate or rosette. The styles, shapes, colors, and even materials are available in a wide variety.
If you have decided to renovate your home and are looking for the ideal door handles, and if you're unsure how to proceed, the backplate suits levers better, while the rosette goes more with knobs. If your doors are rather thin, opt for the straight lever type offered by the brand Vachette, usually equipped with a keyhole. Moreover, it provides a grip that is both quick and pleasant. A polished porcelain round knob is elegant and classy and can be mounted on a backplate or rosette. If you like the olden style, you are in luck, as retro is very much in trend! Let yourself be charmed by lovely olive knobs with a waxed rusty appearance. They will give your door a unique and baroque style. Assemble your own door with a stainless steel lever from Bezault, for example. Its rounded elbow will save you many snags.