If you’ve been searching for new door handles for a particular part of your home, you may be wondering what the phrase ‘on rose’ refers to.
Door handles on rose are simply levers that are mounted on a much smaller fitting compared with a traditional rectangular backplate.
Typically, you can choose from door handles on roses of various shapes – and the one you pick will be very much dependent on both personal preference and the existing decor in your home.
The two main types of rose you can select from are round and square ones. Both categories lend themselves well to contemporary interiors where sleek lines and/or minimalism are the order of the day.
Round rose fittings are usually perfectly circular, while square-shaped products are exactly as their name suggests.
You can buy door handles on rose in a variety of finishes, ranging from polished and satin chrome to polished brass, satin nickel and stainless steel.
Most items of this kind are entirely made from one or two types of metal, although some ranges include unique products where the handle is covered in wood to offer a contrasting look.
Examples of fittings featuring two different finishes include Milan door handles, which consist of a pair of sprung levers on a round 51 mm rose with a polished chrome and satin chrome dual finish.
If you prefer the look of a square rose or simply want something a little different in your home, Cannes door handles may be for you.
These come in a dual polished and satin nickel finish and can add a touch of contemporary class to any room.
If you are seriously considering investing in door handles on rose, you will need to bear in mind a couple of important points.
Due to the small size of the fitting on which the levers are mounted, there is no room to include a lock in the backplate – so you will need to either do without or buy separate products to create a lock in the door.
If you embark on the latter course of action, the items you require will be either a turn and release mechanism – typically used for bathroom door locks – or an escutcheon, which is basically just a keyhole cover.
Escutcheons are particularly useful not just to conceal a keyhole, but also to prevent it from becoming filled with dust and other debris, thus ensuring that the lock mechanism woks smoothly for as long as possible.
Another important point to consider when buying door handles on rose is that their design is generally most suitable for contemporary interiors.
That isn’t to say that you absolutely can’t use them in a traditional setting, but they may jar slightly depending on the existing decor, in which case you may want to consider a standard rectangular backplate – or a door knob – instead if you are going for a more classic feel in your home.
Whatever your preference, door handles on a square or round rose can be perfect for a modern room where there is no need for an integrated lock.
The range of finishes available also means you shouldn’t have any problems finding the perfect product for each part of your home. So why not consider a door handle on rose when you next renovate your property?
