Guest Picks: First Touch: Knobs
These 20 doorknobs give your room the perfect way to say hello
As my husband and I plan to build our first home, I realized that the first touch a visitor has with any home is the doorknob. Here are 20 knobs that I would be proud to have as the "first touch" on our future dream home. — Alison from Long Distance Loving
by Home Depot
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This knob would provide a bold introduction to any space. Bronzed and beautiful, it would command attention in any room.
by Hardware Hut
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A modern take on the glass doorknob, this beauty would feel wonderful in your hand.
by Home Depot
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With an antiqued appearance, this knob needs a classic wooden door to accompany it. It may not have a lot of frills, but it does have a well-executed design.
by ClubBaltica
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The unique shape of this doorknob would take a fun twist (literally) on the standard round shape.
by Hardware Hut
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Sleek and modern, this knob would make a white door positively pop. It's chic lines and curves would also look stunning paired with a full glass door.
by Home Depot
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Who wouldn't love this bronze beauty? Its round shape and divine handhold would make it the perfect complement to a room of any color.
by Home Depot
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Invoking a few memories from my childhood, this knob is a fixture in many all-American households. Its simplicity adds to its charm.
The nautical feel of this knob demands a seaside home. I seriously cannot get enough of the rope detailing!
by Hardware Hut
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This knob would provide plenty of character to a room. It feels a bit rustic, compared to the other smoother knobs in this ideabook.
The white porcelain of this knob provides a blank canvas for any room. It would look great anywhere, but it would look especially nice in a bathroom.
Complementing a current or classic home, this knob would make an ideal choice for someone wanting design flexibility.
Chic and sleek, the broad base plate of this chrome knob makes it an instant classic in my book.
by Lock Sets Only
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This knob looks warm and inviting. It would be perfect for a variety of rooms, whether in a cozy cabin or a modern home.
Regal and sophisticated, this knob demands attention. It is strong and would not disappear into the background of any room.
by Hardware Hut
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This knob reminds me of one you might see in a 1920s-era hotel. It would add elegance and sophistication to any room.
Bronzed and beautiful, this knob evokes a classic American feel. It would look gorgeous on doors of all colors.
This sleek knob would make a definite statement. Its simplicity makes it all the more elegant.
A bit more subdued, this knob wouldn't take anything away from a room. It would settle well in the background and let a room do the talking.
by Hardware Hut
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A room fit for a king could only be improved with one of these gorgeous gilded knobs. The texture gives an extra oomph to this beauty.
by Hardware Hut
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In a sea of glass doorknobs, the unique shape of this knob would make it stand out from the crowd. I can't get enough of the nickel and glass combination!
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Ideabook updated on March 8, 2012.
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