Do All The Doorknobs In Your Home Need To Match?

If you are planning on redecorating your home or if you simply want to upgrade your interior doors, you might be wondering whether all the door handles inside your home need to match. This topic has been discussed by many homeowners and experts alike and there is no simple answer. Since every home is different, there are a few factors that will need to be considered before selecting the hardware for your doors.

Should all my doorknobs match?

Just like any other aspect of interior design, it’s important to consider practicality as well as your personal preference and style. Nobody wants to add features to a room that will stick out like a sore thumb. In other words, you want to make sure that the color and style of the doorknob or handle you choose will suit that particular room. This is why so many homeowners opt for a split finish (more details below).

Consistency throughout your home

When you enter any home, you will notice that every room is different. They each have their own color scheme and style. That said, you usually find a common thread throughout the house. In other words, you are not likely to find one room with a Victorian theme and another with a countryside theme. The whole home usually has the same main theme with some personal touches to ensure that each room is different. Now, when it comes to matching all of the doorknobs in your home, this is often thought of as a bit extreme. Especially if you have more than one level. For example, your doorknobs upstairs need not be the same as those downstairs. You could also opt for a particular type of handle for your bedrooms and something different for bathrooms. This way, there is still an element of consistency.

Split finish

This is a popular option because it caters to all of your needs. Firstly, most of the knobs or handles in your home will match. However, on the interior of rooms like your bathroom and kitchen, the doorknob will have a different finish. Yes, it will need to be the same design but you can use two different colors – one for inside and the other for outside the room. When you approach the room from the outside, the door handle will look like the rest in your home. When you close the door behind you, the color of the interior handle will match the style of the room and you don’t have to worry about it clashing with the rest of your home.

Blending

This is another option if you don’t want to match the doorknobs in your home. For example, you can look for several different styles that complement the theme of the home. If you have a modern home, you could choose various nickel, stainless steel, or chrome handles for the various doors. On the other hand, if your home has a more rustic feel, then you can look for handles with a suitable design such as those made from antique brass or wrought iron. This way, the handles will suit each room along with the overall style of your home. Simply put, years ago it was common practice to match all the door handles in a home. Back then, consistency was the number one priority even if it did not always make sense. For example, in your bathroom, you will need handles that can withstand higher levels of humidity. In the rest of your home, this is not the case. However, if you want to create the feeling of balance without sacrificing practicality, then the split finish option is for you. Again, just make sure that you choose the same model for the interior and exterior of the door. Different handles and knobs come in different sizes. This means that if you use two different models, they might not line up! It shouldn’t be difficult to find the designs you need since many handles and knobs are available in various colors and made from different materials. So, when you shop around, ask about all of the options available for each model. At The Door Boutique, not only do we stock the finest range of modern doors for your home, but we also have an impressive variety of hardware options. Both plain and more detailed handles and doorknobs are available to suit your personal needs and preferences. Apart from the amazing style, you can also rest assured that our products are of the highest quality and made to withstand plenty of use. If you are not sure which design or color will suit your home best, feel free to ask our helpful team for their expert advice. Call us today at to find out more about how our doors will transform your home!