Dummy Levers

Dummy Lever Sets: Style Without the Moving Parts

Not every door in your home needs to open, close or lock — sometimes, it just needs to look the part. That’s where dummy lever sets come in. These simple handles are all about style and symmetry, adding the perfect finishing touch to wardrobe doors, double doors and feature cabinetry.

They may be non-functional, but they still play an important role in pulling your space together.

What is a Dummy Lever Set?

A dummy lever is a decorative, non-turning handle. It’s fixed to the face of a door and doesn’t include a latch, lock, or any internal mechanism. They’re used where a door doesn’t need to latch — but you still want a handle for pulling, pushing or just for looks.

You’ll usually find:

• A single lever (fixed in place with screws)
• No latch or movement at all
• Matching finishes to other handle types in the home

Dummy levers are great for adding symmetry — especially when one side of a double door is fixed and doesn’t actually open.

Where You’ll Use Dummy Levers

Wardrobe doors

Linen closets or pantries

Double doors (French doors, bifolds, etc.)

Cupboard or utility doors

Any door that doesn’t need to latch

They’re often used in places where one door opens and the other stays fixed — but you still want both doors to match visually.

Lever Types

To help you figure out which lever goes where, here’s the full picture:

Entrance Lever Sets
Lockable with a key from outside and thumb turn from inside — for external doors.

Privacy Lever Sets
Lockable from the inside — ideal for bathrooms and bedrooms.

Passage Lever Sets
No lock, just a latch — great for hallways and internal doors.

Dummy Lever Sets
Non-functional, fixed levers for wardrobes and decorative purposes.

What to Consider Before Buying

Single or Double Dummy?
A single dummy comes with one lever (for one side of a door). A double dummy includes two — one for each side of the door.

Left or Right Handed?
Some dummy levers are handed (left or right), depending on the design. Others are reversible — always check before installing.

Style Consistency
Choose dummy levers that match your passage and privacy levers — same shape, same finish — to keep things cohesive.

Finish
Match your dummy levers to other hardware in the room — matte black, brushed nickel, chrome, brass — whatever complements your space best.

Ease of Installation
Dummy levers are dead easy to install. No holes through the door needed — just screw them directly into the face of the door. It’s a great little DIY project.

Wrap-Up
Dummy lever sets might not do much in terms of mechanics, but they’re a key piece in finishing off a space beautifully. Whether you’re styling up wardrobes, completing a pair of French doors, or just want your cabinetry to match your main doors — they’re simple, stylish and effective.

You’ll find loads of matching dummy levers at The Blue Space, all from quality brands and in a huge range of finishes and styles to suit every home.