Door Knobs vs Door Lever: Which Should I Choose ?

Door Knobs

Even the most simple design of door knob can be capable of adding a touch of style to your property. With the sheer amount of designs, styles and finishes available it is considerably easy to choose one that fits the style and appearance of your door and surrounding furniture. As well as the more standard designs there are some marvellously decorative options, like cut-glass knobs or reeded designs.

Reasons for:

• In terms of practicality, they can, when fitted with appropriate latches operate the latch by turning the knob either way regardless of the configuration of your door. You can even purchase tailors spindles that will fix compatible knobs dead for use on cupboards or any door the knobs are not required to turn on.

• Door knobs are a great option for older period properties as the door knob has been around much longer than lever handles. Many older properties will have doors fitted with surface mounted rim locks. Door knobs designed for use on rim locks will be perfect for these situations.

• If the classic ball or bun shape is too simplistic, you can always opt for an oval or egg-shaped knob, which boasts enhanced grip and leverage. There are many designs to choose from as well as sizes that allows you to find a door knob that complement your door.

Door Levers

Within the realm of door handles the lever is a more recent technology (event though it has still been around for hundreds of years itself), In more recent years the lever has become more and more integrated with modern interior design. They have also become commonplace on external doors such as patios, and front doors. Door levers are available in a wide variety of designs and finishes.

Reasons for:

• Door levers counter the drawback of door knobs when it comes to the strength and dexterity of the user. You can probably recall at least one instance where you successfully used your elbow to open one (most likely holding the shopping), but that in itself is a great demonstration of their convenience.

• Door levers are a great choice for glazed doors and doors that will not allow locks with deep cases. the basic principle of door lever design means that even on the narrowest depth lock cases you will never catch your knuckles on the door frame while using the lever.

• Door levers can offer a wide variety of back plate options from round roses to long backplates that can facilitate a number of potential functions. A door lever on a longer plate can incorporate a keyhole or bathroom turn and release saving the need to purchase these elements separately. Door knobs do exists that are on long plates but they are very few and far between with very limited practical uses.