Matt black on black-framed glass
Crittall-style glazed doors between kitchen and living room, exposed brick and concrete floors, with knurled matt black levers sized for slim frames.
A Victorian terrace opened up at the back, with the original brick wall left bare and a concrete-look floor running through. To keep cooking smells in the kitchen without losing the light, the owners put in black-framed glazed doors in the industrial Crittall style. These doors have very slim stiles, so the handle had to be compact. A matt black lever on rose with a knurled grip fits neatly on the narrow frame, with black flush hinges, an easy turn on the downstairs cloakroom and a knurled T-bar lever on the utility room door.
Matt black for black-framed glazed doors
More matt black for modern doors
Choosing handles for glazed doors
Light and separation
Glazed internal doors let daylight travel through the house while still closing off noise and cooking smells. Black frames give the look of industrial steel windows and suit both period and new homes.
Mind the stile
Glazed doors often have narrow stiles. A lever on a small round rose takes up less space than a plate handle and keeps knuckles clear of the glass.
Knurling for grip
A knurled lever gives a crisp texture and a confident grip. In matt black it matches the frames exactly, so the hardware looks built in.
Planning notes
Check the stile width
Measure the stile before you order: you need room for the rose and a latch with a short backset.
Mix lever styles
The utility room door has a knurled T-bar lever in the same matt black, so every door matches in finish while each feels a little different.
Cloakroom door
An easy turn with a matching black lever on the cloakroom keeps everything consistent.
Hinges
Black flush hinges fit slim frames and match the door colour.
