Choosing the Best Handles for Your Doors - By: jackauthors

Both internal and external handles are available in hundreds of different designs http://www.handleworld.co.uk/door-handles.htm. So if you do not have a clear idea of exactly what you are looking for, it can be quite a confusing business! However, by concentrating on three main factors, you can quickly narrow down your choice...

1. Practicality

Some door handles are far easier to grip than others and will be much more suitable if you have difficulty with your hands. For example, if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, then smooth round handles will not be the wisest choice. Levers are by far the easiest type of handle to operate and some are specifically designed for anyone with a weakness in their hands.

If you are buying handles for a children’s room, then acrylic ones will probably be your best choice. Not only are they simple for children to operate, but any grubby finger marks can easily be removed.

2. Style/Material

Door handles are made in a wide variety of materials including glass, porcelain, chrome, wood, wrought iron, acrylic, brass and aluminium; but only you will be able to decide which of these is the most suitable for your home. Think about the kind of colour scheme you have in each of your rooms and which type of material will be most in keeping.

You will also need to decide on the shape of your new handles. Will levers (straight or curved) or knobs (round, hexagonal, patterned or plain) look best on each of your doors? By deciding on either one or the other you will automatically be halving the amount of choice you have.

3. Cost

Just how much you are going to spend on your new handles will be strictly down to you. However, they certainly do not need to cost the earth. There are plenty of beautiful handles to choose from for a very reasonable price indeed.

Of course, you will normally find that the lowest prices are with online suppliers and these will usually have the largest selections as well.

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