The right door hardware will ensure that your home looks great and protects your belongings. This includes locks, hinges, handles, knobs, latches, door stops etc. When we first introduced this page to Melbourne it was a changing time of door hardware. The continued changes over time means you want to speak with people that have invested a lot of time in knowing what is working and what isn't in door hardware around Melbourne whether it be the inner suburbs, outer suburbs or more regional centres such as Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Mildura.
This is where we come in at Architectural Choice. We have the experience, knowledge, and product catalogue to ensure your project is the most outstanding it could be and if we don’t have it we will make sure you get what you require.
Most Popular Door Hardware Melbourne
Right now, as it was in 2022, there is still a big move towards PVD products around the coastline of Melbourne and lucky for you this is our specialty. The Yokohama Titanium Copper Door Handle (Opens In New Window) is the most popular lever in 2025.
This took over from the popular Monaco design which is still a regular specification for a large amount of architects.
Door Hardware Melbourne Finishes Available
If you're looking for a particular finish for your door, then you should consider what will suit your home's style. For example, if you live in a modern house, you might prefer a brushed nickel finish, satin brass, or a matt black. However, if you live in an older house, you might prefer an antique brass finish. This was one of Melbourne's most popular finishes due to the number of Victorian and Edwardian homes across the city.
This by no means is a must do, style is certainly in the eye of the beholder so what your personal taste is, simply follow what you would like.
We have all the above finishes at Architectural Choice and many more. It doesn't matter what finish you are after, we will ensure you have options whether that be from us, or from one of our many partners in the industry.
Brushed Chrome, of course, and white is also proving to be popular choices among renovators and new home builders alike.
Types Of Doors
There are so many different types of doors available in the market today. They vary in terms of materials used, design, and functionality.
If you’re looking for hardware on a front door the main tip we would give is ensure there is enough space between the lock and the door handle. Nothing worse than trying to get in your door with an armful of groceries and the key is right where the handle is. Minimum distance we would suggest is 60mm.
From there make sure your door stile (the vertical pieces of the door) has enough space to fit the mortice lock body in it. If your door has glass in it or is a cricket bat style door, please consult a professional before making a decision on your hardware and furniture.
Internally there are so many options it’s best to take advantage of our door scheduling service (link below). The most common options are simply going with a door handle and latch for passage doors and fitting the extra components of a privacy latch and snib on bathroom doors.
It is of course becoming more common practise to also have locking functions on bedroom doors, be it euro mortice locks or a simple privacy, and that is certainly an option for you.
Installation Options
A variety of installation options are available for your doors. We always recommend to use a professional installer where possible. This might be the most important tip we can give you. Not only using a professional, but you need to make sure they have experience in installing quality products. If they go for the cheapest product from Bunnings, then trust us, steer clear of them because it's going to cost you more money down the track. Get a tradesperson that has installed quality European door handles previously and does it for the majority of their jobs.
That's why we always say it pays to have peace of mind that your new door hardware is installed correctly so please make sure you select someone that has a great reputation of installing various types of products.
There is of course the option to go it alone and do a DIY job. This is fine if you want to, but we do need to say again though, if you can, use a professional as it could and most likely will end up saving you money overall.
Try Our Free Door Scheduling Service
If you have a project, no matter the size or urgency why not try our door scheduling service for free? All you need to do is send your plans (or if this is for a small renovation a simple list of what doors you have would be fine) with a little more info and we send back a detailed document outlining each door (or however many you would like) of the project and what hardware and furniture will go on the door including accessories such as door stops.
This comes back to you within a short timeframe from gaining all the information in a format detailing not only each door, but a summary of your project, pictures of selected products and totals. So, if you're looking for door hardware in Melbourne and someone to produce a door schedule for you get in touch with our team today. The Efficient Door Scheduling Service has the email on it along with some information otherwise simply email us at info@architecturalchoice.com.au with Door Schedule as the Subject Line and we will get in touch.