Main door handle: 11 wooden and metal designs

The handle is the part of the door you touch every day. Here's how to choose one.

TV on a rough stone-panel feature wall above a long floating wooden unit

A well-chosen main door handle adds character and makes the door easier to use. Long pull handles look modern, wooden handles feel warm, and brass adds a traditional touch.

Here are 11 main door handle ideas.

Long living room with a TV on a marble wall, low grey TV unit, wooden panelling and grey sectional

01Long wooden pull handle

A tall wooden handle on a wooden door feels seamless.

Luxury lounge with a wooden slatted ceiling dome, crystal chandelier, bronze accents and geometric marble floor

02Wooden handle with brass caps

Brass end caps add a premium detail.

Matte black bedroom wall with a mustard knitted cushion, woven bedside stool and dried branches

03Matte black pull handle

Black handles look modern on wood and laminate.

Long heritage corridor with a pink stone floor, carved arches, brass floor lamps and an upholstered bench

04Brass ring handles

Traditional ring handles on carved doors.

Leather-wrapped pull handle

05Leather-wrapped handle

Leather wrapping adds texture and a soft grip.

Recessed handle in a door

06Recessed handle

A handle carved into the door for a flush look.

Smart lock with handle on a main door

07Smart lock with handle

Digital locks with fingerprint or PIN entry.

Brushed steel door handle

08Brushed steel handle

Brushed stainless steel resists rust.

Carved wooden door handle

09Carved wooden handle

Carved motifs on a wooden handle match traditional doors.

Sculptural brass door handle

10Innovative sculptural handle

Curved or sculptural handles as a statement piece.

Handle and knocker set

11Handle and knocker set

A matching handle and knocker for heritage doors.

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How to choose a main door handle

Match the door: wood with wood, black or brass with modern doors.
Size: long handles suit tall, wide doors.
Material: brass, stainless steel or solid wood; avoid cheap plated metals that rust.
Lock compatibility: check with your lock type.
Grip: comfortable for every age.