Deep bottle green internal door with a matt antique brass knurled lever on a rounded backplate with a keyhole, the lock faceplate showing on the door edge
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Bottle green paint, knurled antique brass

A deep green door and a matt antique brass lever: dark enough to make the brass glow, plain enough to let the knurled grip stand out.

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Pale grey
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Stone grey

Bottle green or grey-green paint against pale grey walls, with matt antique brass on every handle, hinge and hook, so the paint carries the colour and the metal links one door to the next.

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Why antique brass suits a green door

EraVictorian colours, modern lever
Trend statusRising: painted interior doors are back
Inspired byHeritage greens and machined detailing
SuitsVictorian and Edwardian houses, and newer panelled doors

Where it comes from

Deep greens were a favourite for Victorian and Edwardian woodwork, and brass was the metal that went with them. Colourful internal doors are back, often just in the hall and main rooms, and a knurled lever brings the old pairing up to date without looking like a reproduction.

Why antique brass?

Green has the warmth to bring out the brown and gold in antique brass, so the two sit together without the glare of polished brass or the chill of chrome. The Connaught's matt antique brass is a softer, more golden version of the finish, and it helps disguise finger marks on a door you use every day.

Why it still works

The darker the green, the more the brass stands out: bottle and forest greens make it a feature, olive keeps it warm, and sage makes it gentle. Whichever you pick, the same handle on every door in the hall makes the row look planned, even if only some doors are painted.

Getting it right

Lock, latch or bathroom

The same 185x40mm backplate and 115mm lever comes with a keyhole (for a mortice sashlock), plain (for a tubular latch) or with a privacy turn (for a bathroom lock), so every door can match whatever it needs to do.

Green or white architraves?

Paint the architrave the same green as the door for a solid block of colour, or keep it warm white so each door stands out on its own. In a hall with several doors, pick one and use it throughout.

Match the small things

Bright steel hinges show every time the door is open, so swap them for antique brass. Antique finishes vary from maker to maker; where pieces sit side by side, buy them from the same range.

Clean it gently

Wipe the handles with a soft cloth. Don't use metal polish or abrasive cleaners, which can rub through the antique finish to bright metal.