Contents. Many simply grab the first handle with an acceptable price from the store shelf. But this approach is fundamentally wrong, because you have to open the door with this element, so it is important that it be functional, durable and ergonomic. Do not forget that the door handle is a kind of accessory, so its appearance should be given no less attention. In the modern assortment of door handles it is very difficult to get lost: they differ in material, type, color, size, etc. But if you clearly know what characteristics a handle should have on a particular interior door, then it is easy to choose the appropriate option, weighing all the pros and cons of the various options.
Each of the pens that you consider as a potential purchase should be evaluated according to several criteria :
- how well it is made, whether the color is not disturbed by contact with the product, whether there are no scratches, chips, etc.;
- as far as the handle is pleasant to the touch and ergonomic, because it is necessary to contact it constantly, several times a day;
- as far as the handle fits the door and the interior. Now we are talking not only about style and color, but also about size: on a massive door a flimsy little handle will look ridiculous. When choosing a model, it is also better to take into account the color of the door, the style of the interior, and for neighboring rooms it is better to select handles in one style;
- is too frilly and original models will not be entirely appropriate to look in small standard rooms.
Construction type
By type of construction, door handles can be stationary and pressure, there are also knobs. Each is indispensable in a particular situation.
Fixed handles
These are the simplest handles, since they are not connected with any locking mechanisms, but are intended only to pull the door. Often, stationary pens are ball-shaped, and U-shaped models are also found. Nowadays, the design of such products is approached with a fantasy, so you can find real works of art in the stores, so push knobs can truly decorate and diversify the interior. Since they are not connected with the lock, they are often used in a set with latches, a pressure roller. They are also great in places where you can do without a lock on the doors.
Pressure handles
We meet pressure handles most often, and they work elementary. Each such handle consists of two L-shaped parts connected by a rod. When the knob is pressed, the tongue latch hides, and the door can easily open, and when the knob is released, the tongue latch securely holds the door. This is a simple and reliable mechanism that tightly closes the door.
Depending on some of the nuances of the operation, the push-button door handles are divided into two types:
- latch knobs on the socket combine functionality and a pleasant appearance. The mechanism of their work is as simple as possible, they take up little space on the door, and the main advantage is that any locking mechanism can be inserted here;
- handles on the plate do not differ in such wide capabilities, and the purchase of a locking mechanism separately from the fittings is undesirable - there will be many problems. Such handles are often supplied with an additional lock, i.e.play a protective function, but in fact such a lock can only scare away a pensioner or a child. Now the handles on the bar are losing their former popularity, and only the semi-antique products are still in demand.
Knobes
Handles-knobs have much in common with push-buttons, and the opening / closing mechanism itself is already built into the handle. To open the door, just twist the handle to the side. Such products have an attractive appearance, they can become a real decoration of the door and, as a rule, are made round or oval. As a result, the handle is more compact, but not in all cases it is convenient. So, it is easy to open the push handle even with busy hands - an elbow, foot, chin will come to the rescue, but you cannot turn the ball in the same way. But for families with children, however, the choice of a knob is quite understandable by the desire to increase safety, since it is almost impossible to injure yourself about such a handle, and the risk of scratching, hitting or catching decreases as compared with push counterparts. Another advantage of the knob is the low price, but there are some drawbacks.
Such mechanisms often break and jam, and then you have to disassemble and repair them, and there is no guarantee that failure will not happen again. Such problems are only the highest quality, respectively, the most expensive handles. When you get tired of tinkering with the repair, and want to put a different type of handle, you will find that there is a hole about 5 cm in diameter in the door, which cannot be covered by another mechanism. 
Which handle to choose, you decide based on your own requirements .If you want a stylish and original, then it is better to search among the stationary, if you are a fan of minimalism, and the interior of the room meets your morals, the rotary knobs are the thing. The classic interior will be able to decorate the push handle on the bar, and the push knobs on the sockets - and at all a universal option.
Door Handles Material
Metal Handles
This is a reliable, durable version, and some models have a reasonable price. Products, as a rule, are made of aluminum, copper, brass, zinc, steel, less often - with the use of precious metals. Metal pens can shine clearly, and can only give a slightly metallic color - it all depends on the metal used and its processing. High-quality samples will serve faithfully for several decades, but not the strongest ones, for example, hollow aluminum, can quickly break, bend, or even break off. Well, the fact that the metal handles are cold to the touch, will have to accept. 
wooden handles Such products are great for doors made of the same material: solid wood doors, veneered doors will look great with similar handles. They can be made from any type of wood: from the simplest to the most valuable. But keep in mind that soft rocks, such as spruce, will not be the most durable, so they can be installed without damage to the appearance only on those doors that are not used very intensively. Wooden handles can have both the most modest and original look, if they are decorated with carvings, inlays of stones, metal, etc. These pens are eco-friendly, durable, not cold, but it is still not recommended to use them in rooms with high humidity. 
Plastic handles
They differ in the most affordable price, but are used infrequently. All because of their not the most successful appearance, as well as performance: after a short time, the product can break, lose shape, even bend in places. In fairness, it is worth noting that modern manufacturers have learned to skillfully give plastic a noble appearance of metal, wood or glass, but at the first touch everything falls into place. Most often, such products are used in utility rooms, and where the appearance of the handle is not so important. 
Glass Handles
This is a true work of art, similar to Christmas balls, they are able to decorate the room and complement the interior. You can choose the brightest and most unusual design, organize the lights in the pen - there are plenty of options to stand out. But for this luxury you will have to pay dearly, and you will need to use such a pen as carefully as possible, since the glass remains a fragile thing for any treatment. 
Price and manufacturer
Price when buying any thing worries us above all. It depends on the quality of the product itself, its decorative features and the name of the manufacturer. As you might guess, plastic, simple wooden, aluminum handles are the most available, and brass, stainless steel or even bronze options are more expensive.
The name of the manufacturer also says a lot: if you want to buy a really high-quality product, then first of all pay attention to well-known and reputable companies. It so happened that the most sophisticated and original pens are found in the collections of Spanish and Italian manufacturers, simpler, minimalist, but equally high-quality pens are in the collections of firms from England, Germany, Finland, and Russia.
If you see pens from one of the following manufacturers, feel free to choose them:
- Morelli .Pens of this Italian company are distinguished by an affordable price, interesting design and high quality. The thing is, what material is used for their manufacture: it is an alloy of zinc, copper, aluminum with the addition of magnesium. At the molecular level, it is similar to brass, but compared to it, does not oxidize, is more malleable during processing;
-
Archi - a manufacturer of world-famous pens. He also developed his own alloy, which has already been tested by time: products come out strong, decorative, reliable, and the special coating remains in its original form for a long time; - Palladium - another well-known Italian company, which is characterized by high quality and diverse design of door handles;
- Mandelli is a real veteran on the door handle market; this company is authored by a reciprocating spring-mounted lever system. Now the company regularly replenishes its product range and is constantly in search of new, more convenient solutions;
- Colombo mainly produces brass handles coated with chrome or aluminum;
- Linea Cali - a company that will appeal to those who are looking for an original pen or even one that will be made in a single copy;
- Enrico Cassina - another manufacturer of original door handles, which very reliably copies styles from different eras. If desired, it is easy to find a pen, as from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, or the end of the XIX century;
- Аecs is a brand known for its affordability and quality of pens, which for the most part are made in the simplest minimalist design.
If the brand is unknown to you, then check the product for those items that were mentioned at the beginning of the article. The product should be of high quality, comfortable, the coating should not be easily damaged when touched and pressed, the presence of chips and scratches is unacceptable. And too low a price should not attract, but rather scare away: such pens are unlikely to last more than 1-2 years with stable loads on them.
In conclusion,
With careful consideration of the quality, functionality and features of the mechanism, do not forget about one of the most key parameters - appearance. The overall impression is made up of many details, so even the door handle should emphasize the taste, fit into the interior and be relevant in a particular room. Therefore, consider what color, type and shape of the handle is most suitable for your bedroom, study or bathroom, and only then make your choice.
