If you are planning to refurbish your home or just thinking to replace your door hardware, it would be desirable to go for those door handles and door locks that would work best for your home, from functionality to design. A chrome handle would work best for people with Art Deco home. However, if there are elderly people and kids living in a home, a lever handle instead of a knob one would be a perfect choice. And when it comes to door locks, safety is the primary concern. So you should choose those locks that are designer but at the same time very reliable.