try etsy, for example ...

Here is a link that might be useful: unusual knobs

I didn't even think of etsy! Thanks mtnrdredux!

That eye one is creepy :)

Anthropologie--yummy knobs!

Here is a link that might be useful: Anthropologie knobs

try these, too

love the Hostess ones

Here is a link that might be useful: more knobs

Very cool! I think I'm going to use that anthropologie map one in the great room that I'm doing in a travel theme!! The alice in wonderlands are awesome too mtnrdredux! Maybe not right for a kitchen but I'd love to find a place for them somewhere!

ONe last idea --- go to HomePortfolio.com and do a search on there. Just be prepared to sift through a LOT!

Oh and I know a couple of vintage hardware places (Robinson's, Liz's) but its hard to get more than 4 of anything

Take a look at the Mackenzie childs web site, they have whimsical knobs also.

Thanks mtnrdredux and kathie738. I would love to do vintage, but I do think I'd have that issue of not getting enough.

Mackenzie child had pretty ones. I like the dot knob a lot for one of the guest baths!

here are a few more

Here is a link that might be useful: custom unusal knobs

I was going to suggest Anthropologie and Mackenzie Childs, too. I went to Etsy and did a search for "knobs" and came up with 86 pages of choices! On page 2 of the general search they have a cool white ceramic knob with "Paris, France" on it and a pic of the Eiffel Tower. I think I might use that on the old wood table I use as a nightstand that I'm going to paint when spring comes. So far my favorite is the one I've linked below--I'm a sucker for blues & greens. :)

Here is a link that might be useful: Sea Dancer knob

Those Paris ones are cool. I love the sea dancer knobs too- those might be perfect in my master bath.

I am finding perfect knobs for every room but the kitchen :)

I wonder if it would be cute to do a key-hole knob on one door and a key knob on the one next to it. Like this
and this

Have you looked at Lou Ann Bauer's stuff?

Here is a link that might be useful: fun fun!

Do you have a Hobby Lobby? I found lots of cool knobs there.

Thanks amysrq. Those are cute too!

I love looking at all this stuff! Who ever knew there were so many cabinet knobs out there!

These are some of my favorites...

We haven't started our new house and new kitchen yet, but sometimes I think there aren't enough cabinets for all the great knobs out there!

Becky

Here is a link that might be useful: Tierra y Fuego knobs

Check Bauerware -- I'm lucky they are in San Francisco so I never have to order on line, but they are the best place I've ever found for knobs and pulls. They have access to everything and many truly one of kind designs.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bauerware

I assume you are aware that Emtek makes a beagle knob...

:)

Fori I am aware of the beagle knob. I'm using these http://www.homesteadhardware.com/door-knobs/emtek-brass-dog-door-knob.html on the dog room (a room that used to be a laundry room until I stuck the washer/dryer in a master closet so the dog crates could have a permanent home, lol)

I wish I could put those in my kitchen but I'm afraid they'd be totally out of place...

Thanks zacs and becky... I'm going to look at those sites in the morning when I have fresh eyes. One could make a full time job out of knob-hunting (and what a fun job that would be!)

Teehee. I thought you'd be.

Antique hardware stores might give you some ideas on retro whimsy. But I think the fun part about whimsical knob shopping is taking you time and poking around in odd places. Don't rush yourself. My last kitchen was pretty traditional except for a large gecko knob that got moved around the kitchen every few months.

Here is a link that might be useful: a fun antique knob shop you don't want to google

Haha, a large gecko knob sounds adorable fori!

We are still months away from hardware so I'm going to take my time and look at everything. :)

Not necessarily the same kind of "whimsical" as above, but might be a better long-term match with your old Europe blue themed kitchen...Betsy Fields had a number of patterns on cloissone knobs. Some are now on remainder piles.

This one on Amazon is blue with yellow but there are others out there also.

Ohh that Besty fields is pretty. I will have to look for one in a bluer-blue and a yellower-yellow.