Design upgrade: How to combine door handles with light switches and furniture handles

If you want to design a harmonious home, you should also focus on the details. Colors, floors and large pieces of furniture characterize a room - but the small elements often decide whether everything fits together. Door handles, light switches and furniture knobs may seem inconspicuous at first glance. Yet you touch them every day. They are the things you pick up again and again without giving them a second thought. This is precisely why it is worth consciously planning these details.

A new door handle can give a room a whole new look. In combination with matching light switches, window handles or furniture handles, a common thread runs through the home. It is subtle connections like these that create a harmonious, high-quality overall look. A small trick with a big effect.

Minimalist rooms thrive on clean lines, smooth surfaces and understated colors. Stainless steel or matt black door handles are particularly suitable here. Simple, angular light switches without frills emphasize the look. Furniture handles should also be as straightforward as possible - a handleless look or discreet brackets look elegant here.

Raw, minimalist and striking - that's industrial design. Here, metal surfaces can appear a little rougher. Dark door handles in black or graphite matt harmonize perfectly with unplastered walls, brick or dark wooden fronts. Light switches in black or dark grey pick up the color again. Furniture handles in dark metal or with a used look complete the look.

The focus here is on coziness. Warm metal tones such as brass or bronze blend in well with natural materials. Rounded shapes and lovingly designed rosettes go well with panel doors, wooden furniture or nostalgic porcelain-look toggle switches. Furniture knobs made of ceramic or wood also look harmonious here.

Bright rooms, lots of white, natural materials and an unagitated design: this is the Scandinavian style. Stainless steel handles or light, matt surfaces blend in discreetly. Furniture knobs can be made of wood and pick up the color of the floor. Switch frames in white or natural tones complete the look.

Black matt has been a favorite for years. It looks modern, elegant and a little striking. Particularly on white doors and light-colored walls, it creates strong contrasts that set a clear accent. If you choose black matt for door handles, you can pick up the color tone again with matching light switches or socket frames in anthracite or black.

Stainless steel is a real all-rounder. The cool, slightly shiny look goes well with many interior styles. Stainless steel handles can be perfectly combined with chrome fittings in the kitchen or bathroom. Brushed stainless steel furniture handles also look timeless.

Set warm accents: Brass look or bronze. Such surfaces have an immediately homely effect and create a connection to natural materials such as wood or natural stone. They add character to doors and furniture, especially in old apartments or houses with historical features.

Both have their appeal. A uniform look appears calm and clear. If you opt for stainless steel, you can keep door handles, furniture handles, window handles and switch frames in the same style. This creates a clear line through all rooms. This creates a harmonious look, especially in open-plan living areas.

However, sometimes a deliberate break can also be exciting. A single contrasting handle on a sliding door, a brass-colored furniture knob on a dark chest of drawers or black light switches on a light-colored wall - such accents attract attention. The only important thing is to deliberately create these breaks. Too many changes of style in a room can quickly look arbitrary.

If you are unsure how the combinations will look in the end, you should create a mood board. It is best to collect material samples, color cards and photos of handle shapes. On a large sheet of paper or digitally placed next to each other, you can quickly see what goes together.

A classic example: a family wants to upgrade their 90s interior doors. The old brass handles look out of place now that the kitchen has been modernized in black and wood. Instead of redoing everything, all they need to do is change the handles: black door handles, matching furniture handles on kitchen cabinets, black light switches. The room then looks as one - without losing the charm of the old building.

If you like, you can also look to manufacturers for inspiration: Many show before-and-after examples, where you can see how big the difference can be. Griffwerk also offers customer photos showing different styles - from purist to playful.

To ensure that the new details do not become a break in style, it is worth observing a few basic rules:

• Don't mix too many materials. Two to a maximum of three metal tones are completely sufficient. If you use brass, stainless steel, black and chrome at the same time, you risk creating an unbalanced overall look.
• Consider reflections. High-gloss surfaces look elegant, but show fingerprints more quickly. Matt versions are easier to clean.
• Always check whether handles are ergonomic. What looks good in pictures should also feel good. Some handle series, such as the lines from Griffwerk, deliberately focus on a pleasant feel.

Flexible ranges are ideal for anyone who likes to play with styles. The Griffwerk AVUS range in matt black is ideal for a modern or industrial ambience. Those who prefer a purist look will find clear shapes in stainless steel with LUCA . Series such as ARIS stand for timeless design that goes with almost everything. The darker surfaces such as GRAPHITE BLACK, which are currently in vogue, are ideal for warm tones.