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Door Handles
Shop door handles for internal and entrance doors in traditional, heritage and contemporary styles. Our range includes lever handles, door knobs, pull handles and entrance handlesets, with finishes such as brass, antique brass, chrome, nickel and black.
Start with the handle type and function, then check the measurements and any locks or latches you need. When replacing handles, the fittings and holes already in your doors matter too.
Choose your door handle type
- Lever door handles: operated by pressing the lever down. Choose from compact roses or longer backplates in traditional and modern designs.
- Door knobs: operated by gripping and turning the knob, with simple, decorative and porcelain designs for period and classic interiors.
- Door pull handles: fixed handles for pulling a door open or closed. Plan the latch or locking arrangement separately.
- Entrance handlesets: front door handles with a thumb-operated latch and locking hardware. Check each set's inclusions and door requirements.
- Sliding door handles: handles and flush pulls for sliding doors, with options for doors that need to lock.
Passage, privacy, dummy or entrance?
A handle's function describes what it does. Available functions vary between designs.
- Passage: for internal doors that need to latch without locking, such as hallways, living rooms and laundries.
- Privacy: for bathrooms, toilets or bedrooms needing an internal privacy lock. Designs may use an integrated button or a separate privacy turn and mechanism. This is a low-security function, rather than keyed entrance security.
- Dummy: a fixed handle that does not operate a latch, commonly used on wardrobes or the inactive leaf of double doors.
- Entrance or keyed: for doors requiring keyed locking. Choose a handle compatible with the selected lock.
Our door handle selection guide explains the functions and styles in more detail.
Check the fit before ordering
Backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the handle spindle. Measure it before selecting a replacement latch or lock. Our guide to measuring your backset also explains what to check on new doors.
Also check the door thickness, fixing method and any existing holes. A larger rose or backplate may cover old marks, but covering a hole does not automatically mean the handle can be fitted over it. If your door has a 54mm bore hole, look for a product specifically listed as suitable.
Styles and finishes for your home
Our collection spans Victorian, Federation and Art Deco designs, along with Hamptons, classic and contemporary styles. Brands include Tradco, Iver, Gainsborough, From The Anvil and Nostalgic Warehouse.
Consider the handle and its rose or backplate together, and coordinate the finish with nearby hinges and other door hardware. For replacements, check that your preferred design can accommodate the existing fittings.
Help choosing handles for one door or the whole house
Our free door scheduling service helps you work out handle quantities, functions and the locks or latches needed for your project. Send us your floor plans, door schedule or a list of doors, together with your preferred handles and finishes.
For replacements, send photos of the handle on the door face and the lock or latch on the door edge. Tell us which parts you want to replace; we can then request any measurements needed. Contact our team for help choosing your door hardware.
Door handle FAQs
Do door handles include the latch or lock?
Some sets do, while many handles are supplied separately from the internal mechanism. Check the selected function and Product Details, then follow any options for adding compatible latches or locks. Passage and privacy handles need the appropriate internal mechanisms to function.
Are door handles sold individually or as a pair?
Many functioning lever and knob sets include a handle for each side of the door. Dummy handles and pull handles may be sold individually or in pairs. Check the selected product's inclusions before calculating quantities.
Can I keep my existing latch or lock when replacing handles?
Sometimes. The new handle needs a compatible spindle, operating mechanism and fixing method. Any keyhole or privacy turn must also align with the existing lock. Send us photos and details of your preferred handles so we can help check compatibility.
What handles do I need for double or French doors?
A common arrangement uses functioning handles and a latch or lock on the active door, with dummy handles and top and bottom bolts on the inactive door. Tell us whether the doors have overlapping, rebated edges, need to lock or have existing fittings you want to retain.
Will the same finish match across different brands?
Not necessarily. Names such as antique brass or satin brass are not standardised across manufacturers, so colours and surface appearances can differ. Choose the same brand and finish as a starting point, allowing for some variation. Ask us for advice if a close match is important.
