Typically when building a new home or doing home renovations, door handles and knobs are among the last things to consider. This is so because they are quite common. However, for usability and aesthetics, it is vital to give enough thought when selecting the right door handles for your house.

Doorknobs can be obtained at hardware and department stores. These days, they are also available through online websites and auction sites. Shopping online is considered by many to be a convenient option as it saves a lot of time and gives them the ability to shop from the comfort of their homes and offices.

locking mechanism

Door handles are used to open and close doors, as well as lock them. Different rooms require different types of handles or knobs. Depending on the interiors and the purpose of a particular room, door handles are selected. For example, a toilet, bathroom, and bedrooms require a locking mechanism from the inside. The main entrance door requires a locking mechanism from both the outside and the inside; however, the exterior locking system must be secured with a key.

Styles and Designs

Door knobs are available in various shapes such as rounded triangle, diamond, oval, square, and simple round. While the style of door handles usually includes (a) lever handles, plain or decorated (b) Animal head based design (c) Novelty styles – can be of any shape and theme (d) Guard bars – widely used in large buildings and for emergency exit doors and windows.

Used materials

In the early days, most doorknobs were made from wood that matched the doors they were installed on. Materials such as hard plastic, stainless steel, aluminum and melamine were also used, and on certain occasions precious metals such as titanium and silver were also used. Eventually, for better usability and aesthetics, other materials came to the fore including wood, glass, bronze, brass, and ceramic. There are four main types of mangoes. They may look similar, but they have different uses. Below, we can review the four types in some detail:

Imitation: Imitation knobs make it easy to open and close the doors and do not contain a latch. They are typically used for cupboard and cabinet doors and other linings where a latch is not required.

Passed: Pitch knobs are the ordinary ones that also do not have a locking mechanism. They are suitable for the living room, children’s bedrooms and other doors where a lock is not required.

Main entrance: The main entrance knobs are the ones with a locking mechanism. They are used for the main entrances of houses/residences and offices.

Private: Private handles or knobs are those that have a locking mechanism from the inside. This is ideal for bedrooms, toilets/bathrooms, guest rooms, and other private areas of rooms.