For those who replaced doors-- what new knobs did you pick?

We have those lever type knobs in our apt, and they can be opened very easily by Sasha... so I am thinking that's not the right choice, even though they are more contemporary.

So-- what to pick?

And what kind of metal?

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i love crystal-looking ones, myself

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We have the lever kind also. I found these at Buy Buy Baby & we're going to install them sometimes this week. HTH!

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We put the lever type on the new bathrooms and just a simple standard round know on the bedroom doors. The lever style are easier for anyone with arthritis or other aging problems becaus they don't require gripping. A good selling point if you might be relocating in the next several years and also good if you have a lot of elderly family members visiting.

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One reason I put lever handles on is *because* of the kids. There's a short period of time when you don't want them to open the doors, but they have baby-proof covers for those. However, when they are potty training, you want them to be able to easily get in and out of their rooms and the bathroom.

Plus, it's just so much easier for adults to use the lever if your hands are wet, full, etc.

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we picked round brushed nickel door handels with a little craftsman detail from emptek
our knob


if you ever think of getting a large smart dog - stay away from levers - my dog opens them with no problem

also don't forget to order the correct color hinges for the door handle - the default is still brass - i screwed this up when we were redoing our house and had to buy all new hinges

there is a place in huntington called finishing touches that has tons of options to see

also i was told to stay away from baldwin door knobs - expensive hard to install and there is a lot of other good quailty for less

schlage makes inexpensive good knobs

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We went with lever (I wanted knobs downstairs and crystal knobs on the bedroom doors but DH wanted lever).

I got to pick the color. It's like a brushed brass color.

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I replaced mine with the venician bronze knobs.

I grew up where all houses had levels. It's just training! But in reality, knobs are just more practical with kids.

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i love the look of those... i would prob get something like this...



KidCo Clear Door Lever Lock @ BBB

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emtek puter crystal knobs

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I don't like levers- I have brass ones all over the house ....once we change the doors they are GONE !!

We just finished the basement and I got oil rubbed bronze knobs .........

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we are currently replacing all the doors and handles with these

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cheapest silver knobs and for french doors curled levers in silver.

Crystal handles = but just wouldn't go with my house right now and it would be a PIA to keep clean looking.

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our doors all have lever handles. I actually prefer them. They are brass - but not a shiny brass, the dull finish. Is that bronze?

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we got round bronze from home depot. I think they are schlage.

I didnt do lever b/c I knew if we had children they would be opening things easier. But like PP said they make childproof locks for the levers. So get what you like.

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We have oil-rubbed bronze levers.

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I chose Baldwin egg-shape knobs in a satin nickel finish.
I thought they were a little more 'modern' looking...just something different.

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We have all crystal knobs and the metal part of it is oil rubbed bronze.

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we did oil rubbed bronze, i love the way they look on the white doors...they look almost black...

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Ok, so I spoke to my contractor and we did the pre-hung doors, which have brass hardware. Should I change all the hardware?? I was going to do a rubbed bronze or antiqued nickel knob. Ugh-- he is like, this is why we did pre-hung-- so we didn't have to deal with the hardware. He must think I am nuts... or should I Just pick a brass knob so it doesn't look weird.

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i would pick a brass knob otherwise it looks strange