topic Re: replacing interior door knobs in Home

replacing interior door knobs

WeiRDgeRL — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:59:11 GMT

Hi Everyone -

I would like to replace all the door knobs inside our home as they are the very old and worn. They might be original to the house LOL!

Currently they are all a gold/brass tone knob style. Our doors are a honey color and I was wondering what color do you think would look best? gold/brass, nickel or bronze?

Is gold still in style? I like all the colors so I can't make up my mind.

Also, do most people have the door KNOB style or do you like the LEVER handle?

Thanks

Re: replacing interior door knobs

gardensla — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:07:32 GMT

What is the vintage, age, style of your home? Are your door solid or paneled? What other metals are already in your home such as cabinet hardware and exterior knobs?

And, do you like a warm patina such as gold or prefer the more modern look of nickel?

By the way, the biggest trend this year at High Point Furniture Show was the return of gold and brass with a patina (not shiny).

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ennui1 — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 22:13:37 GMT

I think dogs prefer the lever handle.

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Apple Crisp — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:06:44 GMT

If you are not very young, you might consider the lever handles, as they are helpful if you ever get carpal tunnel or arthritis in your wrists or hands. Also, consider what other kinds of metal you have in your home, like light fixtures and faucets.

Re: replacing interior door knobs

WeiRDgeRL — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:08:19 GMT

Thx Everyone

my home is a brick rancher. Doors are solid honey color. Cabinet handles are bronze but very old and worn so they will also be replaced when we remodel our kitchen in the future.

Exterior knobs are gold as well.

I'm 46 so regular knobs are still ok but I'm not against the lever style.

I do like the gold look as we have it now but I wasn't sure if that was out of style.

I guess as usual it just comes down to personal taste. Was just curious since replacing door knobs isn't something you do very often and trends change.

Re: replacing interior door knobs

snappyfrappy — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:11:54 GMT

Last summer we remodeled our bathrooms, using all oil rubbed bronze fixtures. We changed the interior door knobs to the bronze levers. Love it. I'm nearly 80, but it's not just the ease of use I like. Like the look. Put on a new front door lock in the same color. I think it's what you like that matters.

snappy

Re: replacing interior door knobs

AnimalFarm — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:17:33 GMT

Definitely love our Lever Handles! Even with hands full, I can open them!

Re: replacing interior door knobs

WeiRDgeRL — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 01:34:56 GMT

Thanks again for your replies!!

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151949 — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 01:50:42 GMT

On 2/18/2014 ennui1 said:
I think dogs prefer the lever handle.

I have arthritis so when we remodeled our home we got the levers and , yes, it did not take our Weimaraner very long at all to figure out how to open the doors - from then on I never had another private bath.

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GCR18 — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:26:38 GMT

I did that in my old house along with replacing all the hinges. I think I'd go with the gold regular handle.

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:31:44 GMT

I replaced some of mine. My husband and I replaced some together. Some of them are lever and some are brass, some pewter.

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lolakimono — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:46:00 GMT

If you are "fancy" you might consider ALL the hardware (latches, screws, plates, etc.) if you want that to match as well.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:49:03 GMT

my neighbors' 3 year-old figured out the lever handles too...saw him hanging around my front porch....alone...and took him home....his mom was horrified!

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shoekitty — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 02:57:05 GMT

I really like renovaters hardware for door knobs, back stops, and replacement parts. I get the solid knobs, as when I replace I do it once and hope it outlives me. We redid our doors 8 years ago and replaced all the door knobs. I got gold (it has burnished detail trim on the knob, but I wish I had gotton nickle. But I like them, and they are quality, and will last forver. I actually get compliments on the door knobs all the time. They are vintage style.

If I were you I would want to match the house age and style with the new knobs, but that is me.

Gold is still in style, depends on the home style.

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bluejeansluvr — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:01:08 GMT

I just hate traditional bronze anything in a home, and I hate shiny gold. Just a thing with me.

I would put in a lever style, in oil rubbed bronze. But, that's me.

My second choice would be brushed nickel.

Re: replacing interior door knobs

shoekitty — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:02:18 GMT

it is called Renovators Supply, not renovators hardware.

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lovesrecess — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:05:43 GMT

I think you mean Restoration Hardware

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Pickwickpapers — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:13:05 GMT

Levers are good as you get older in that you can just push/pull. We had to replace my MIL door knobs with levers due to her inability to grasps the knobs. The color needs to match the hinges and door stops unless you also want to replace those. Shiny gold is not as popular now but you should get the color & style that you like and that makes you happy.

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Desertdi — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 03:16:03 GMT

The levers slide right up my sleeves........or right into my pockets as I'm walking by, and pull me to a jarring halt

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shoekitty — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 04:41:59 GMT

On 2/18/2014 upsidedown said:
I think you mean Restoration Hardware

No upside, I mean renovators supply. LOL! That's is why I had to go look, and change the name I had written at first. I get it confused with Restoration Hardware all the time. Then I have to spend 15 minutes trying to look for it. Renovators supply has a wonderful supply of parts for a home. stair railing, kick plates, knobs, back plates, hinges, sinks, toilets that kind of thing.