Best door lock

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published 11 January 2021

The best door lock can give you reassurance within your home that doors that you want closed stay shut. While bathroom and toilet doors are the obvious candidates for needing secure closures, you may also want to add a level of security to bedroom doors, wardrobes and cupboards, pantry doors, and more. We've rounded up a selection of different styles of interior door locks so you can find the best one to suit your needs.

Staff pick

Probrico stainless steel lock set

Integrated into a contemporary door handle

This lock, which is integrated into a door handle, is ideal for use in bathrooms and bedrooms where you want to ensure privacy. The latch bolt is locked by a subtle thumb turn button on the inside knob. This has a clean, modern design and a lovely satin nickel finish. There is an emergency release tool if you need to unlock the door from the outside.

Budget choice

YUOIP stainless steel door lock

Sliding bolt design

This lock from YUOIP is a popular choice thanks to its affordable price tag and simple design. It's a classic sliding bolt lock that can be used on doors, windows, cupboards, drawers, and more. This is made of durable and sturdy stainless steel and has a matt silver finish. It measures 69mm by 48mm.

Multipack

Hotop four-pack of barrel bolt locks

Simple sliding design

These traditional-style locks are instantly recognisable as a classic, barrel bolt locks. This great value four-pack gives you a quartet of three-inch (7.6 cm) locks, ideal if you have several doors or windows you need to secure. These are made of just over 1mm thick stainless steel. These locks come with the six screws you need per lock to fix them into place.

Modern alternative

LMYTech rotating door latch

Turn-to-lock operation

This is a simple solution suited to all indoor doors that can be installed both left or right-sided. This lock's rotating mechanism means you simply need to twist the knob to close and open it. This is made from long-lasting zinc alloy. It measures in at 540mm by 400mm by 250mm and comes with the correctly-sized screws you need to fix it in place.

Two-pack

Fancywhoop pair of cabin hook locks

Classic latch and eye hook

A cabin hook is an ideal solution if you need a simple solution to keeping doors and windows held closed. Alternatively, they can also be used to hold things open. This pair of hooks comes complete with the eight screws you need to fix them. Both the latches and the eye hooks are made from stainless steel. These packs are available as four-inch and six-inch versions.

Elegant solution

Golden Grace "Astrid" chrome door handle and lock

Dual handle and lock design

Golden Grace's "Astrid" combination handle-and-lock solution is a strong choice for bathroom doors. The package comprises two lever handles and a separate but matching lock. The lock operates on a thumb turn-and-release basis, with an emergency safety release on the opposite side. Both the handles and the lock are made of metal and have an attractive chrome finish.

Lock on

All these locks will help you keep an internal door securely closed. Our overall staff pick, the Probrico stainless steel lock set, is a subtle choice that's integrated into the door handle, making it a strong choice for bathrooms and bedrooms.

A good all-rounder is the YUOIP stainless steel door lock. This is has a simple slide-to-open-and-close design, meaning it's a universal option suitable for all kinds of uses.

Anyone who wants something that's a little more elegant should consider the Golden Grace "Astrid" chrome door handle and lock. This dual design sees a thumb turn lock combined with a lever-style chrome door handle.

With over 10 years of experience writing for popular websites Amy-Mae is a freelance features writer with a focus on writing reviews, how-tos, and buyers guides. She lives near the sea in Devon with her family, two naughty cats, and two much-loved dogs. Her beloved daughter ensures she has very little spare time but if she manages to wrangle any you'll find her on the sofa watching box sets and drinking gin.