Here is the whole door.

I think with the brass caning in the glass changing the hardware won't help much. (I think you do need the more traditional style either way in that door). I would see if a glass place can swap out the glass for you.

Thank y'all! The idea of painting over the brass in the glass came up on the blog too so that is definitely an option since I'm sure getting the glass replaced would be more than I'm willing to spend. Any suggestions on what to use for that? The interior knobs got spraypainted ORB with Rustoleum Metallics, is that something I could use here too? The hinges and likely the threshold at the bottom will get replaced.

Some of the generic Rustoleum Metallics are for indoor use only, I would double check what kind you used. If it is an interior only product your best option would probably be finding an exterior Rustoleum product in order to get the best color match.

If you paint the door the color of the knob then the knob will disappear and the brass will shine like jewelry (maybe not jewelry you like, but....) Since you have glass block on either side the entry will still be dated. Since the hardware you like is very angular and the door design very curvy I would try to mute the attention to the hardware by changing the door color. If price is an issue, I'd try painting the brass. You may need to scuff your brass to help with paint adhesion. I'd use an exterior metal primer first because getting the paint to stay will be the tough part - particularly if the door isn't sheltered or is subject to extreme changes in heat/cold/moisture in your climate. Then choose an exterior paint for metal if you can find one. Check to see if Rustoleum Metallics is intended for exterior use. With the hinges check to see if they are a standard plate where they attach to the doors. The shape of the plates changed over time so you might need to re-route the indent where the hinges attach. If the door is metal (hard to tell from the pictures) that could be a problem. Hope this helps.

Yes, I HATE the glass block but we aren't going to be here forever so it's not something I want to delve into replacing, same with the door. And I do believe this door is metal. I will look into painting the glass brass with an exterior ORB and I think the Hawthorne or the Addison will be the best match for the door. I'll do my modern handles on my future house :)

No home is perfect what with budget constraints, etc. why not look at brushed gold or antique brass. I think that would blend with the polished gold in the glass.

I being and ALL or NOTHING person, would just wait. It will be so obvious what you are trying to do. Like people who change all the hardware in their bathroom and then leave the gold shower frame;(

Margo, I have decided to try and paint the gold in the glass as well as replace the hinges and threshold so that all of it will be ORB.

Have you seen pics of this done?

De-golding the stained glass lines? No I have not, just started looking into it.

Simple orb paint. You can spray enough paint in the cap or small plastic bowl and brush paint. Anything getting on the glass will easily come off with a straight blade. There is also a film paint to to spray on which keeps paint off the glass, then spray the splines and clean up details after.

instead of painting the hardware I would use rub and buff. It works great and comes in a variety of colors. You just rub it on and then buff it.

I have used it on several projects.

Have you priced doors? Home Depot has many that are not costly. Would be a better route to take IMO.

If the door (and its framing and sill) doesn't keep the weather out, then its time to replace it. Even if you don't plan on staying in the house very long, YOU would see a return on the investment (lowered utility bills).
Otherwise, replace the hardware. Painting it will look amateurish. I am considered a very good painter, but I wouldn't be satisfied AND it will start coming off just when you are trying to sell the house (trust me). Murphy's Law at work.

Thanks everyone. The stained glass insert is behind panes of glass so the seams will not be able to be painted.

Ginger, the door functions perfectly and does not need to be replaced, I just do not like the brass finishes. I was not planning to paint the hardware itself as I know it wouldn't hold up in our salty environment but rather was hoping I could paint the brass seams in the stained glass panel to match whatever new fixture I got. But since I can't do that, it will all stay as is until I can get a new door someday :/

Just a thought, but if its like a door that I have with an insert, if you can find and pull out the 'plugs' that cover the screws that hold the insert in place, you might be able to get to the parts you want to make a different color. Its a tricksy job, tho'.
Nothing is easy, is it?

Hmmm, I'll have to take a look Ginger, thanks! And no...no it is not :)

If you applied a very dark window film (to both sides of the glass (front and back), I believe you would not be able to tell the metal is shiny brass anymore. Window film is very inexpensive and fairly easy to apply. Google dark privacy window film....there are lots of options. The static cling variety is easy to apply and remove, but stays in place very well. I think it would camouflage the brass very well and then you could install your new door hardware without clashing with the window insert.

I wish we could have traded door glass, that is the exact 'door lite' I am looking for! I have Nickel caming in my door glass and trying to go to brass hardware (not shiny, but satin brass with a black door) oh heaven!

Save your money until you can replace the door and hardware.

Five-years-later update! I never did anything on the old door but was able to partner with Therma-Tru on a whole new door and sidelite unit last year and here's the new one:

Wow I loooove this. Was it super expensive?

This project was sponsored by Therma-Tru but the retail price for the door system was around $5000 retail and installation was $3000 since it involved so much demo and stucco work.

Heres more info: https://tableandhearth.com/coastal-farmhouse-entryway-and-courtyard-reveal/

Are you happy with your therma-tru door?