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A Guide To Door Handle Collections

Covering our most popular products, this door handle collections guide details some of the biggest and best ranges on offer. Grouping door handles by style makes it easy to create a coordinated look, with colours and finishes that can be matched to personal decors. Explore this hardware buying guide to get to know each collection and find your favourite one for a fuss-free finish.

What are the different styles?

Lever on rose

Featuring a metal bar attached to a backplate, lever on rose designs have a compact style, handy for interiors lacking in space or with a simple style. Choose from round or square backplates to create custom looks.

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Lever on backplate

The large backplate on these handles can easily hide marks and scuffs from old hardware, making it a great option for refreshes. The large size also offers extra grip - a good choice for multi-generational homes.

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Pre-finished Linear Smooth 2'6" Internal Moulded Door

Bathroom handles

Bathroom handles operate a deadbolt system that securely closes rooms to unwanted visitors. A door handle with lock is useful for creating secluded areas, where showers and baths can be enjoyed in peace.

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Pull handles

Spreading the weight over a larger area, pull designs are commonly used on heavier doors, making them effortless to operate. The simple design is easy to clean, making it a practical option for commercial or public settings.

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Traditional and ornate designs

Victorian

Inspired by heritage trends, Victorian handles feature clean lines and a classic backplate. In timeless metallics, like brass or chrome, they draw on period styles to elevate classic interiors.

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Antique

This collection is all about vintage appeal. Decorative shapes mimic traditional designs, while the black, powder-coated finish is authentically antique.

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Orta Fluted Lever On Rose Anthracite Brass Situational

Choose Fuller & Forge

Fuller & Forge, Howdens' premium ironmongery range, blends classic British-inspired looks with modern design. Known for its quality and durability, the collection includes door handles and knobs in a mix of shapes, textures, and finishes – from bold matt black to warm brass tones.

Fuller & Forge door knobs and handles are quality tested above industry standards and come with a 30-year mechanical guarantee, so you can count on them for years to come.

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Modern designs

Manet

The square features of Manet handles are a great way to elevate contemporary schemes that embrace geometric elements. Neutral finishes allow its unique shape to stand out.

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Newington

A smooth, curved handle gives these designs a minimalist motif. Make an impression with a dual-tone design, while metallic or matt finishes are forever fashionable.

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Lecco

The Lecco collection pairs clean lines and a subtle rose for a design that embodies simplicity. Metallic tones and matt textures complete the contemporary aesthetic.

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Munch

What sets Munch sets apart from other modern options is its ultra-slim backplate. This allows for the metallic tones, like brass or anthracite, to stand out in a minimal, linear scheme.

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Cesano

With a streamlined style and slimline backplate, Cesano handles complement minimalist interiors. Metallic finishes, like polished chrome, add bright highlights to doorways.

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Garda

Flowing curves and clean edges give the Garda set its modern charm. Paired with a simple rose or backplate, these handles come in a choice of polished, satin, and matt finishes.

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What are the benefits of handle packs?

By bringing together essential fixtures, handle packs offer an easy way to introduce a specific style. The benefit of bundling fixings ensures a coordinated look and a quick installation.

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