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Choosing Door Handles and Locks

How handles, knobs, latches and locks affect the look and everyday operation of a door.

How this relates to the doorChoosing Door Handles and Locks is shown at the closing edge of the door, where the lock, latch and frame position need to line up correctly for reliable operation.

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Hardware is both visual and mechanical

The handle has to suit the door thickness, latch or lock case, backset and the way the room is used. It also becomes one of the most visible details on the finished door.

Questions to answer

  • Lever handle, knob or pull handle
  • Latch only or locking function
  • Privacy lock for bathroom or en-suite
  • Key or cylinder requirement where appropriate
  • Finish such as black, brass, chrome or another tone
  • Reuse existing holes or prepare new positions
  • Matching hinges and other visible hardware

Existing holes can limit a simple swap

Changing from one handle or lock type to another may expose old holes or require different preparation. A photo of both sides of the door edge and the current hardware helps assess what is practical.

Keep a hardware family through connected rooms

Using a consistent finish or handle family can make different door styles feel related. Special-use doors can still have different lock functions without changing the overall visual language.

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