| Antique door knobs make consistent statements | | | | 1950s, turn-of-century, Victorian era and many |
| of style in older homes, and they add an | | | | other popular periods. |
| interesting touch to newer homes. Purchasing | | | | There are some decisions that one should make |
| authentically old door knobs can pose problems, | | | | before purchasing door hardware, such as |
| however. The door hardware may not work if it | | | | whether the style should conform to the rest of |
| is too old, for example, or people’s fingers | | | | the house, or simply coordinate with the door. |
| may even get stuck. Luckily, there are door | | | | There are also many materials to choose from, |
| knobs that look antique, but are actually new. And | | | | including brass, iron, wood and glass. There are |
| some people might not even know the difference | | | | antique door knobs in all of these popular |
| between real antiques and the designer copies. | | | | materials, but finding them in an antique shop or |
| Since it can be difficult to find a full set of working | | | | flea market may prove impossible, especially a |
| antique door knobs for the whole house, | | | | matching set. While it is possible to find one |
| manufacturers now produce beautiful copies of | | | | authentically antique doorknob to create a funky |
| antique doorknobs. This door hardware is | | | | eclectic look, finding a set of old doorknobs to |
| preferable because it’s easier to install, it will | | | | coordinate with the entire home may be |
| last longer, and it’s possible to find | | | | impossible. |
| replacements if one breaks. There is a great | | | | For more resources about door knobs or even |
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