Interior door knob finishes?

[Anonymous]

We recently purchased a traditional colonial home built in the 80s with all shiny brass interior door knobs. We are doing some bathroom renovations which include replacing interior doors. The bathrooms and kitchen all have chrome fixtures. Its time to decide what finish the door knobs will be and the choices are a bit overwhelming.

If you have replaced your door knobs in a similar age home what finish did you use? Also, did you go with levers or knobs?

[Anonymous]

Levers for sure, love them.

I'd go with a brushed nickel given that you have chrome throughout. Oil-rubbed bronze is also quite popular and nice looking, but I think the nickel will stand the test of time slightly (only slightly!) better and will match your chrome better.

[Anonymous]

In my last house I used white porcelain. Made things look cleaner than the metallic builders standard.

[Anonymous]

I did satin nickel, but all my bathroom fixtures are satin nickel too. With chrome fixtures, I would probably still do satin nickel. I chose knobs but don't think there is a clear winner in knobs vs levers, just personal preference.

[Anonymous]

We did Satin Nickel (bathrooms have chrome fixtures, but SN knobs.)

[Anonymous]

We plan to do glass or crystal knobs, similar to out cabinets, for all interior doors. I think they look clean and bright. Also look upgraded from any standard knob you may see.

[Anonymous]

What about polished nickel? Something like the following is pretty:

http://www.handlesets.com/Baldwin-5025-IDM-Single-Dummy-Knob-with-5048-Rose-and-Concealed-Screws/p1858365?gclid=CjwKEAjwla2tBRDY7YK9uKXe8R8SJAAhG6LGcJ_6qzhahNc7SWeCt9LetcJ2GX0XB4VONec419RY9BoCdy3w_wcB&source=gg-gba-pla_1858365____42436068229&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!79399868989!g!!42436068229!&ef_id=VJDywQAAADFjOAQo:20150720020330:s

[Anonymous]

I know levers are supposed to be good for older people, but I think they look like cheap builder grade materials. I think that oil rubbed bronze is kind of a classic, but it's hard to label anything a classic with any confidence since styles change. What do you like the most?

[Anonymous]

I really don't like satin nickel. I prefer oil rubbed bronze or antique bronze the most.

[Anonymous]

These are mine. I absolutely love them and think of them as the earrings of the house. Silly? Sure. But I really delight in them. We have mahogany doors that I stained myself. They suit the house and have a really solid feel.

http://www.handlesets.com/Emtek-810LN-Lancaster-Knob-Designer-Brass-Passage-Knobset/p597920?source=msn-pa_597920_8541506638_lancaster%20door%20knobs%20brass&ef_id=USVt7QAAAAwsDmox:20150720140405:s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
These are mine. I absolutely love them and think of them as the earrings of the house. Silly? Sure. But I really delight in them. We have mahogany doors that I stained myself. They suit the house and have a really solid feel.

http://www.handlesets.com/Emtek-810LN-Lancaster-Knob-Designer-Brass-Passage-Knobset/p597920?source=msn-pa_597920_8541506638_lancaster%20door%20knobs%20brass&ef_id=USVt7QAAAAwsDmox:20150720140405:s

Oops! I meant to post the rubbed bronze, not the flashy brass.

[Anonymous]

satin nickel is the middle ground and will be timeless. It may not be in but it won't be out like horrid brass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know levers are supposed to be good for older people, but I think they look like cheap builder grade materials. I think that oil rubbed bronze is kind of a classic, but it's hard to label anything a classic with any confidence since styles change. What do you like the most?

I think the brass ones stand out as cheap builder grade, not necessarily other styles.

We're in a similar situation w/ our new place and I'm still undecided what style I'm going to go with but I'm leaning towards levers. Levers can look nice and are certainly more functional I've come to realize (try to open a door with just a knob w/ your hands full or say your hands are dirty). Ultimately I'm not sure you can really go wrong as it's just a matter of personal preference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:satin nickel is the middle ground and will be timeless. It may not be in but it won't be out like horrid brass.

Satin Nickel is "timeless"???

[Anonymous]

We have knobs everywhere. I don't hate them, but I plan on getting a lever for the garage door. I HATE holding a dozen bags and trying to open the knob unsuccessfully.