tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post3842426502189876241..comments2024-03-06T09:44:19.109-05:00Comments on Things That Inspire: DoorknobsThings That Inspirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-87498944547311641572008-05-29T19:02:00.000-04:002008-05-29T19:02:00.000-04:00Personally I'm not fond of egg-shaped knobs. My p...Personally I'm not fond of egg-shaped knobs. My parents had some and they drove me mad as they never seemed to fit my hand properly or comfortably. I advise against them unless you test a few! The round knob seems to fit the natural grip of the hand, or better yet, the lever seems the best. Plus, your dog can open the door if your house is on fire (a dog did this, I read!). hehe. Seriously,Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-22538096342561705252008-05-24T11:34:00.000-04:002008-05-24T11:34:00.000-04:00I can't seem to get away from loving the egg-shape...I can't seem to get away from loving the egg-shaped knobs. Very streamlined as you put it.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135181690977435442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-65986111120668904282008-05-24T05:53:00.000-04:002008-05-24T05:53:00.000-04:00I love the finish you have chosen. Lever knobs are...I love the finish you have chosen. Lever knobs are considered accessible, because a handicapped person can press down and get the door open, so that might be something to think about. I think it's good to be consistent with the style throughout the house, but, IMHO, the front door can be different from everything else. I like the way the egg knobs look, but I know a lot of people have trouble Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582583925813368098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-51247827965134520682008-05-23T13:35:00.000-04:002008-05-23T13:35:00.000-04:00I like egg knobs. I replaced all of the knobs in ...I like egg knobs. I replaced all of the knobs in my house. I ordered them from Apex in Atlanta and I cannot tell you how many times they messed up the order. I also had to replace all of my hinges. That was a big project, the doors all had to removed and rerouted to accomodate the new hinges. Good luck with your project.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10575912351076887417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-87752542736789371042008-05-22T13:08:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:08:00.000-04:00The incredible, adaptable, egg.The original knobs ...The incredible, adaptable, egg.<BR/><BR/>The original knobs here in the 100 year old pile were eggs. They are upstairs in a box waiting for me to replace the bottom of the line ones that the contractor installed during his portion of the renovation. The eggs are far more elegant.Easy and Elegant Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951907004091808223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-13836157490363844642008-05-19T09:02:00.000-04:002008-05-19T09:02:00.000-04:00The egg knob feels strange to the touch, but guess...The egg knob feels strange to the touch, but guess I would adjust to it fter some time. I have known doggies that can actually open the lever door and let themselves out!...a good thing or a bad thing?teaorwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569214378018984731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-11298653022524610302008-05-18T20:43:00.000-04:002008-05-18T20:43:00.000-04:00I love door hardware. We have a very old house, an...I love door hardware. We have a very old house, and very old hardware. Antique brass that looks almost like oil rubbed bronze. When we replace hardware, we use oil rubbed bronze to replicate the look of old brass. I do not have time to polish our hardware and I don't mind it looking dark from age. <BR/><BR/>We did put an egg knob on one of our doors. It is more difficult to open, but it looks Melissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-86746095952281701842008-05-17T16:22:00.000-04:002008-05-17T16:22:00.000-04:00We are in a constant state of renovation and had a...We are in a constant state of renovation and had a hard time deciding too. In the end we picked the lever one b/c somehow the egg was hard to open. The lever is nice especially if you are juggling a bunch of things (or kids) and just have a free elbow.Lipstickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346441046070223404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-79855473378397053522008-05-17T16:21:00.000-04:002008-05-17T16:21:00.000-04:00I prefer the egg knob. In fact, it looks exactly l...I prefer the egg knob. In fact, it looks exactly like the picture you've posted. We moved into our house a year ago and I chose egg knobs everywhere except for the front entry. The exterior knob is the kind you have to press your thumb to unlatch the door (sorry can't remember the correct term).<BR/><BR/>Our old house had the levers. They were useful, etc., but I just didn't like they way it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-85518107762019938422008-05-17T09:17:00.000-04:002008-05-17T09:17:00.000-04:00I also used Emtek when we replaced our door in the...I also used Emtek when we replaced our door in the kitchen - the all steel, like Joni - and have been very pleased. I prefer a knob to a lever, but I don't think there is a right choice.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-67302624192631097372008-05-17T08:50:00.000-04:002008-05-17T08:50:00.000-04:00I like egg knobs. The levers while functional can...I like egg knobs. The levers while functional can be too functional, meaning little children and dogs can indeed open them very easily. Levers are very ordinary, I know we are talking knobs here but egg shape is much more beautiful (in my opinion). Love the Venetian bronze finish - not ordinary!CRICKEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768871508564894127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-56277777979762065692008-05-16T21:40:00.000-04:002008-05-16T21:40:00.000-04:00Thank you for the comments, and I am happy to see ...Thank you for the comments, and I am happy to see so many new posters to my blog! Keep the comments coming. I love reading them.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-10850240541083227572008-05-16T20:16:00.000-04:002008-05-16T20:16:00.000-04:00When I saw your knob I thought of Emtek too. That...When I saw your knob I thought of Emtek too. That's what I used throughout my own home. I chose the levers and am quite pleased with them. Easy to use, classic and elegant at the same time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-3382639839525251272008-05-16T19:51:00.000-04:002008-05-16T19:51:00.000-04:00I love hardware - I know, dork!!I tend to like lev...I love hardware - I know, dork!!<BR/><BR/>I tend to like lever as opposed to egg knobs but those in your photo are very handsome. I like them streamlined, not overly modern but without swirls. As for finish, I am going through a rubbed bronze phase, so the ones you showed are perfect.<BR/><BR/>It's ultimately about what you like, feel is best to open a door and also what your decor is.C+SKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12196263814809973878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-68054289357445069482008-05-16T14:10:00.000-04:002008-05-16T14:10:00.000-04:00This was written for me!!! When we built our hous...This was written for me!!! When we built our house 14 year ago, brass was in and for the past 10 years I've hated it! One by one all of our knobs and faucets starting falling apart and looking like junk. Finally last year our front doorknob broke and Ben said replace it - and I said I want pewter (or a fake pewter) and he said go for it and I said - all over and he yes and so I did a jig. "cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-9856117488094780902008-05-16T10:59:00.000-04:002008-05-16T10:59:00.000-04:00Egg knobs are difficult to use for frequently used...Egg knobs are difficult to use for frequently used doors. Especially an entry door which may have a small child, handicapped, arthritic, slippery/wet hands, full hands exiting thru that door. Additionally, a lever or larger knob is considered safer in the event of a quick exit for an emergency such as a fire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-72689171096675791112008-05-16T06:17:00.000-04:002008-05-16T06:17:00.000-04:00I looked through my computer picture files to see ...I looked through my computer picture files to see what kind of doorknobs people have. The real estate listings have the clearest shots of the doorknobs, and it seems to be fairly equal - levers and egg shaped or round.<BR/><BR/>One thing I noticed is that if there is a lever on a French door, both doors have the lever. My French doors currently have just one knob, as one side opens for passing Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-91479919240882645022008-05-16T00:47:00.000-04:002008-05-16T00:47:00.000-04:00I like the egg knobs. My parents have some in the...I like the egg knobs. My parents have some in their home. However, I know that many people find the levers are more user-friendly, especially for the elderly or people with arthritis. I think all your selections are quite lovely! We have levers throughout my home...I just wish they had more weight. I like a knob/lever with some heft in the hand. Just a personal preference.Amber Cargilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254241543896488112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3422669494853882483.post-70656910490109045272008-05-15T16:16:00.000-04:002008-05-15T16:16:00.000-04:00I notice doorknobs too! I like levers over the egg...I notice doorknobs too! I like levers over the egg knob. Though levers scare me if they are on the inside - because we had a neighborhood dog open his own front door to come storming out barking at us on one of our night walks because their door had a lever on the inside and the dog hit and swung the door open as he was barking and lunging at the door at us. <BR/><BR/>But - the egg knob, is Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381103120658976286noreply@blogger.com