Door Handle Buying Guides & Advice
Expert Advice to Help You Choose the Perfect Door Handles
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Choosing the right door handles can completely transform the look and functionality of your home or commercial property. Whether you're replacing existing door furniture, renovating an older property or fitting doors in a new build, selecting the correct door handles is about more than simply choosing a style you like.
From lever door handles on round rose and square rose to door handles on backplate, door knobs, bathroom door handles and pull handles, there are many different options available. Understanding how each type works, which locks they require and where they're best used will help you make the right choice.
At Choice Handles, we've helped homeowners, builders, joiners, contractors and architects choose quality architectural ironmongery for projects across the UK for over 60 years of combined industry experience.
Our Door Handle Buying Guides have been created to answer the questions we're asked every day, helping you choose the right products with confidence.
Browse Our Door Handle Buying Guides
Whether you're looking for a complete buying guide or advice on a specific type of door handle, you'll find expert information below.
As new buying guides are published, they'll be added to this page, making it the central resource for everything related to door handles.
š Available Buying Guides
How to Choose a Door Handle
Everything you need to know before buying new door handles, including the different handle types, finishes, locks, styles and the key things to consider before making your purchase.
Door Handles on Round Rose vs Square Rose
Understanding the differences between the two most popular styles of lever door handles.
Door Handles on Backplate Explained
Everything you need to know about latch, lock, bathroom and Euro profile backplate door handles.
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Door Handle Finishes Explained
Compare matt black, satin brass, polished nickel, antique brass, bronze, chrome and more.
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Lever Latch vs Lever Lock Door Handles
Learn which type of handle you need and which lock or latch works with each option.
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Bathroom Door Handles Explained
Everything you need to know about bathroom locks, turn and release sets and privacy door handles.
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Shop Door Handle Collections
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Explore our most popular door handle collections.
- Door Handles on Round Rose
- Door Handles on Square Rose
- Door Handles on Backplate
- Bathroom Door Handles
- Door Knobs
- Door Pull Handles
- Flush Pull Handles
Why Use Our Buying Guides?
Our buying guides are designed to make choosing door hardware straightforward.
Whether you're a homeowner carrying out a renovation, a joiner fitting new doors, a builder working on a new development or an architect specifying hardware for a commercial project, our guides provide clear, practical advice based on real industry experience.
Every guide is written to help you:
- Understand the different types of door handles.
- Compare styles and finishes.
- Choose the correct lock or latch.
- Avoid common buying mistakes.
- Select hardware that suits your project.
As our Help & Advice Centre continues to grow, we'll regularly add new buying guides, installation advice and product comparisons to help you choose the right architectural ironmongery with confidence.
Continue Exploring
Our Door Handle Buying Guides are just one part of the Choice Handles Help & Advice Centre.
We're continually expanding our expert advice to include:
- Door Hinge Buying Guides
- Locks & Latches Buying Guides
- Fire Door Buying Guides
- Cabinet Handle Buying Guides
- Window Hardware Buying Guides
Visit our Help & Advice Centre to explore all available buying guides and expert advice.