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Original price $392$293Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set Brushed Nickel
Enhance the privacy and elegance of your doors with the Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set. The sleek, modern design and high-quality mate...
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Original price $165Current price $144Zanda Vertex Privacy Lever Set Brushed Nickel
The Vertex Lever handle, a fresh addition to the Astron range, features a modern knurled finish and concealed fixings, making it an excellent choic...
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Original price $126Current price $85Lockwood Symmetry Round Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Set Satin Pearl Dp
The Lockwood Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Locks provide a modern and secure solution for any home. With a latchable sliding door, your bathroom, lou...
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Original price $165Current price $144Zanda Vertex Privacy Lever Set Matte Black
The Vertex Lever handle, a fresh addition to the Astron range, features a modern knurled finish and concealed fixings, making it an excellent choic...
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$392Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set Bronze
Enhance the privacy and elegance of your doors with the Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set. The sleek, modern design and high-quality mate...
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Original price $76.25Current price $76Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Graphite Grey
Maximize privacy and style with the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Privacy Set. This set comes with a round backplate and end pull, making it a sleek an...
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Original price $146Current price $109Lockwood Symmetry Round Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Set Matte Black Dp
The Lockwood Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Locks provide a modern and secure solution for any home. With a latchable sliding door, your bathroom, lou...
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Original price $431.20Current price $431Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set Satin Brass
Enhance the privacy and elegance of your doors with the Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set. The sleek, modern design and high-quality mate...
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Original price $63.49Current price $63Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Stainless Steel
Maximize privacy and style with the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Privacy Set. This set comes with a round backplate and end pull, making it a sleek an...
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Original price $73.07Current price $73Nidus Spring Privacy Lever Set With Latch Matte Black
Introducing the Nidus Spring Privacy Lever Set With Latch in Matte Black. This high-quality lever set provides both style and privacy with its slee...
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$392Nidus Mardeco Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Set Brushed Nickel
Introducing the Nidus Mardeco rectangular flush pull privacy set, crafted with a polished chrome finish. Enjoy sleek, modern design and durable fun...
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Original price $513Current price $429Zanda Zurich Hammered Privacy Lever Set Brushed Nickel
The Zurich handle combines solid brass construction with a refined, dimpled design that feels substantial and smooth in use. Its precise mechanism ...
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Original price $60.90Current price $60Nidus Spring Privacy Lever Set With Latch Brushed Nickel
This Nidus Spring Privacy Lever Set comes in a modern brushed nickel finish, enhancing your home's aesthetic. Its unique design provides privacy wh...
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$392Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set Matte Black
Enhance the privacy and elegance of your doors with the Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set. The sleek, modern design and high-quality mate...
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Original price $73.07Current price $73Nidus Spring Privacy Lever Set With Latch Graphite Grey
Introducing the Nidus Spring Privacy Lever Set, designed with a sleek Graphite Grey finish. This versatile set includes a latch for added security ...
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Original price $63.49Current price $63Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Polished Stainless Steel
Maximize privacy and style with the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Privacy Set. This set comes with a round backplate and end pull, making it a sleek an...
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Original price $76.25Current price $76Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Matte Black
Maximize privacy and style with the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Privacy Set. This set comes with a round backplate and end pull, making it a sleek an...
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Original price $73.07Current price $73Nidus Spring Privacy Lever Set With Latch Satin Brass
Expertly designed for privacy, the Nidus Spring Lever Set features a satin brass finish for a stylish touch. The included latch ensures maximum pri...
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$392Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set Satin Chrome
Enhance the privacy and elegance of your doors with the Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set. The sleek, modern design and high-quality mate...
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Original price $76.25Current price $76Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Matte Black
Introducing the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set. Crafted with precision, this set includes an end pull for added convenience...
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$392Nidus Mardeco Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Set Polished Chrome
Introducing the Nidus Mardeco rectangular flush pull privacy set, crafted with a polished chrome finish. Enjoy sleek, modern design and durable fun...
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Original price $66.72Current price $66Nidus Spring Eurobolt Single Cylinder Satin Brass
Expertly crafted with a sleek satin brass finish, the Nidus Spring Eurobolt is a reliable and stylish choice for securing your door. With its singl...
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Original price $126Current price $82Lockwood Symmetry Round Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Set Chrome Plate Dp
The Lockwood Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Locks provide a modern and secure solution for any home. With a latchable sliding door, your bathroom, lou...
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$392Nidus Mardeco Cavity Sliding Door Privacy Set Brushed Satin Chrome
Introducing the Nidus Mardeco rectangular flush pull privacy set, crafted with a polished chrome finish. Enjoy sleek, modern design and durable fun...
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$392Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set Polished Chrome
Enhance the privacy and elegance of your doors with the Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set. The sleek, modern design and high-quality mate...
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Original price $66.72Current price $66Nidus Spring Eurobolt Single Cylinder Graphite Grey
Introducing the Nidus Spring Eurobolt, a sturdy and secure single cylinder lock in a sleek graphite grey finish. With its advanced Eurobolt technol...
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$392Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set Brushed Satin Chrome
Enhance the privacy and elegance of your doors with the Nidus Mardeco radius flush pull privacy set. The sleek, modern design and high-quality mate...
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Original price $76.29Current price $76Nidus Lockable Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Satin Chrome
Effortlessly add a touch of privacy to any interior space with our Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set. This set includes an end ...
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Original price $91.55Current price $91Nidus Lockable Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Matte Black
Expertly designed for modern homes, the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set includes an end pull for added convenience. Its slee...
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Original price $55.61Current price $55Nidus Lonsdale Eurobolt Single Cylinder Brushed Nickel Visual Pack
The Nidus Lonsdale round backplate and radius lever end enhance the look and functionality of your door. The single cyl. brushed nickel visual pack...
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Original price $76.29Current price $76Nidus Lockable Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Polished Chrome
Expertly designed for modern homes, the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set includes an end pull for added convenience. Its slee...
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Original price $63.49Current price $63Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Polished Stainless Steel
Introducing the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set. Crafted with precision, this set includes an end pull for added convenience...
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Original price $73.07Current price $73Nidus Collins Privacy Lever Set With Latch Matte Black Finish Visual Pack
The Nidus Collins Privacy lever set offers both style and functionality with its matte black finish. The included latch provides easy installation ...
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Original price $76.29Current price $76Nidus Lockable Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Polished Chrome
Effortlessly add a touch of privacy to any interior space with our Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set. This set includes an end ...
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Original price $91.55Current price $91Nidus Lockable Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Matte Black
Effortlessly add a touch of privacy to any interior space with our Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Round Backplate Privacy Set. This set includes an end ...
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Original price $63.49Current price $63Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set Include End Pull Stainless Steel
Introducing the Nidus Sliding Cavity Door Square Backplate Privacy Set. Crafted with precision, this set includes an end pull for added convenience...
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Door Handles Buying Guide
A door handle is often the first physical point of contact with a room, which gives it more influence over a space's character than its size suggests. A slim lever can bring a more contemporary feel to a traditional hallway, while a rounded knob suits a cottage-style kitchen. Beyond the visual effect, a handle's finish and mechanism affect day-to-day usability and, on exterior doors, home security.
Core materials
- Stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy of iron, chromium and nickel, which forms a passive oxide layer that resists rust, making it well suited to humid bathrooms and coastal homes. This range includes marine-grade options for properties in high-salt-exposure environments
- Solid brass is a copper-zinc alloy that develops a patina over time as the surface reacts with air and handling, a natural, evolving finish rather than a flaw. Brass is also naturally antimicrobial, which makes it a practical choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Brass handles in this range are cold-forged, a process that retains the metal's structural integrity for long-term use
- Zinc alloy is lighter than solid brass or stainless steel, and its malleability allows for more intricate, detailed patterns, which is why it's commonly used in heritage and Victorian-style hardware reproductions. High-pressure die casting is used across this range to avoid the air bubbles and surface imperfections that can occur with lower-quality die-cast hardware
Finishes
Finish is often the first design decision made when choosing a door handle, since it needs to sit alongside the door's own material and the room's existing tapware or lighting.
- Gunmetal applied via a PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) coating for scratch and fade resistance, brings a dark, industrial character that suits modern interiors and pairs well against glass or timber doors
- Chrome typically electroplated onto brass or stainless steel, gives a reflective, budget-friendly finish suited to transitional and contemporary interiors
- Brushed Nickel has a soft, matte texture that hides fingerprints and smudges more effectively than a polished finish, making it a practical choice for family homes and high-use areas like kitchens
- Satin Brass is a muted, warm finish that suits earthy colour palettes, with its texture diffusing light rather than reflecting it directly
- Brushed Brass carries subtle grooves reminiscent of aged brass, suited to rustic or industrial interiors
- Matte Black powder-coated for scratch resistance and UV-stable to prevent discolouration in sunlit rooms, brings strong contrast to a monochromatic colour scheme
Styles for different interiors
Modern minimalist interiors favour slim profiles and concealed fixings, for a handle that reads as a continuous line rather than a separate object. Sliding door handles paired with frameless glass, or recessed pull handles on streamlined cabinetry, both reinforce this pared-back look.
Traditional interiors suit more ornate detailing, floral engravings or a rounded knob silhouette, and this range includes reproduction Victorian and Art Deco designs made using lost-wax casting for historical accuracy.
Transitional interiors sit between the two, and often work best by pairing one traditional and one contemporary element rather than committing fully to either. Brushed nickel levers on Shaker-style doors, or satin brass knobs alongside industrial-style lighting, are both common transitional pairings.
Choosing a handle by door type and function
- Exterior door handles need to withstand weather and resist forced entry. Look for anti-snap cylinders, which prevent a common lock-picking technique, and weather seals that protect the internal mechanism from rain and dust. Handles for entrance doors should meet AS4145.2, the Australian Standard covering lock and handle security
- Interior door handles prioritise comfort and quiet operation. Ergonomic lever shapes and soft-close mechanisms reduce noise, and pocket or sliding doors are best suited to recessed pull handles that sit flush with the door face
- Privacy handles used on bathroom and bedroom doors, include a locking mechanism, either a twist-and-turn lever or a push-button knob, for discreet security without a full keyed lock
- Passage handles are non-locking and are typically used on lounge rooms, laundries, and other internal rooms that don't need privacy locking
- Dummy handles don't turn or latch at all, and are used on decorative panels, closets, or one side of a double door where only a single functioning handle is needed
- Cabinet handles are fixed (non-moving) handles used on drawers and cupboards rather than swinging doors, and are covered in more detail in The Blue Space's dedicated Cabinet Handles collection
Innovation in door hardware
Smart handles, such as Yale's smart security range, integrate with home automation systems via Bluetooth, allowing remote access from a smartphone, temporary access codes for guests, and automatic locking after a set period.
Sustainable hardware is an increasing focus in this category. Zanda, for example, uses recycled stainless steel in parts of its range, and GreenTag-certified stainless steel products are available within this collection for lower-impact material sourcing.
Installation basics
Getting the measurements right before ordering avoids the most common fitting problems:
- Backset the standard Australian backset is 60mm, measured from the edge of the door to the centre of the handle spindle
- Door thickness most handles suit doors between 35mm and 45mm thick; thicker doors generally need a custom or extended spindle solution
- Strike plate alignment a misaligned strike plate is a common cause of a door sticking or not latching properly; recessing the plate flush with the door frame, using a chisel if needed, resolves this
It's worth temporarily fixing a new handle and testing its motion before final installation, adjusting screw tension to remove any wobble.
Brands in this collection
Lane focuses on ergonomic, minimalist design, with rounded edges and weight-balanced levers intended to reduce wrist strain. Zanda combines Scandinavian simplicity with precise manufacturing tolerances, suited to renovators wanting exact, consistent alignment across a full house of hardware. Manital handles are made in Italy using traditional finishing techniques, with corrosion resistance tested through extended salt spray testing. Nidus uses a modular design approach, allowing levers and backplates to be mixed and matched, or replaced individually rather than as a full set.
Momo and Lockwood are also represented in this collection, covering design-led hardware and security-focused solutions respectively.
Choosing the right handle
A few practical questions help narrow down the right handle for a given door:
- Comfort a lever angled between 15° and 30° generally supports a more natural wrist motion than a flat or steeply angled lever
- Security exterior handles should meet AS/NZS 4145 security standards
- Cohesion matching the handle's finish to nearby tapware, lighting or cabinet hardware keeps the overall look considered rather than incidental
Maintenance and care
Stainless steel handles can be wiped clean with a microfibre cloth and mild detergent; abrasive pads should be avoided, since they can scratch the surface. Brass benefits from a brass polish roughly every six months if a bright, consistent shine is preferred, though many renovators choose to let the natural patina develop instead for a more lived-in look. Powder-coated finishes, such as matte black, should be cleaned with water and a pH-neutral soap to preserve the coating.
How do I change door handles?
Replacing a door handle generally involves removing the existing handle and its spindle, checking that the new handle's backset and screw positions match the existing door preparation, and fitting the new handle in place, tightening evenly on both sides of the door to avoid wobble. If the door hasn't previously had handle hardware fitted, a hole saw and chisel are typically needed to prepare the door, and it's worth checking manufacturer fitting instructions for the specific handle before starting.
What door handles work best for French doors?
French doors typically need only one functioning, lockable handle, with the second door fitted with a dummy handle for a matching appearance without a working mechanism. Whether both faces of the doors need handles depends on which side is visible and used, for example, a French door cupboard's inward-facing panel usually doesn't need a second handle set, since it isn't opened or seen from that side.
