Hinges MATCH door hardware. End discussion:)

Hey Jan. So I just noticed in my condo. Chrome handles and the hinges are a polished nickel . What’s up with that?

They look like a painted white Victorian style. So glass door knobs or oil rubbed bronze or a softer brass type.

Hazelcraddock so basically that’s what I was hoping for. Options for my door knobs or levers. Probably levers because they are easier to open with a arm full of stuff.

Lets say this: I wouldn't set myself up using those hinges, : ) Not even in a Victorian. The only thing that will work with them is a glass knob, and even then it will have a metal rosette. Antique brass, most likely, or pewter.

You won't "get away" with anything. Certainly NOT a lever.

I wouldn't make something only seen when the doors are opened my big design statement. I also wouldn't pay $16 per hinge either, but that's just me. Using those would limit your other styles and finishes tremendously. I think the most prudent thing would be to pick out your knobs first and then worry about hinges last.

Well, I’m a very detail person. Not to mention I do not want anything in my home “builder grade“. I realize most people don’t notice door hinges but I do. The same with ac vents and shower drains. I want it all custom and it’s in my budget . My contractor needed my hinge choice to send to door company but I haven’t picked out door handles yet . the pressure!

I understand the pressure to make quick choices because I've been there. However, truly, the decision on hinges and knobs should have been a joint decision with the knobs NOT being the afterthought. And both should be part of a bigger design scheme and not one off decisions.
Good luck on finding something.

Shead oh yeah ! Well, I guess if I have to change the hinges later on I can. I just figured they’d blend in with my white doors and I could do antique or oil rubbed handles. ‍♀️

Victorian Cast Iron Hinges. Is this for a Victorian house?

There are coordinated door knobs, but not in white

Is your house a Victorian or are you trying for the Victorian look? Because you can get regular white hinges to match your white doors. They do blend in and are less noticeable with the door and you will have more options for your door knobs or levers.

I love them, but what’s the overall interior design aesthetic?

I think those hinges are beautiful for with white doors. I think the door handles could be anything from brass to ORB to black to glass, depending upon your other hardware and the aesthetic style of your home - just so they are all consistent throughout the home. I think the white hinges blend with a white door and it is more important to get the door handle aligned with other metal finishes ( ie. faucetry, drawer and cupboard handle/ pulls, lighting, etc. ).

Who the heck said builder grade? Go to Emtek. You can spend plenty of money.

Jan Moyer Emtek hinges are a snooze fest! Nothing exciting there.. Zzzzzzz

These are few bedroom inspiration pics. Pink for my granddaughter and blue for my 13yr old ”Little sister” She picked . Except dark hardwood floors in house .

Shead ty! Those are beautiful.. But I want door levers because they are easier to open and I researched that for older people knobs can be tough with arthritis etc... How about something like these ?

You can not easily change out hinges. They are cut into the door and jamb, so replacements need to be the same exact size.

So I couldn’t change for the same size hinges later on? Like these.

I can't remember the last time I stared at the door hinge, unless it was a total MISMATCH to the handle, the house whatever. Just do as you like, you will in any case: )

Hinges are supposed to be a SNOOZE FEST., The knob or lever is not. This is a SNOOZE FEST?

Maybe you didn't figure out how to use the Emtek site............

Of course you can match the hinge at which you will not be staring, whether the door is open and especially not when the door is CLOSED.

Your hinges are beautiful. <3 I notice hinges, too, and I'm also fond of keeping interior doors open, so they'd definitely be seen in my house, lol.

I would hesitate, just a bit, to use a bright or dark lever on a white door with white hinges, because I like subtlety with "jewelry" type items, and the levers (as well as the door jam plate thingy) would stand out too much on a pure white door. Says my non-pro little self. :-D

If the hinges matched the lever's finish, and if the door and trim were painted in a complementary color so that the knobs/levers/plates/hinges didn't contrast so much with the door, I think I'd be more comfortable with everything. Alternatively, if you could find white levers with white jam plates and backplates (or whatever those things are called), I think that would work nicely with a white or soft pastel door.

Edited to add: I really like the lever that Miss Jan posted! If you went with it, and could find (or make?) pretty hinges in that finish, everything could work. :-)

So I couldn’t change for the same size hinges later on? Like these.

Hinge size is only part of it. Matching up the hole spacing is probably the most important. Because you don't want to be making a bunch of extra holes in the doors & jambs for pretty obvious reasons.

Another part is how thick the hinge leaf is, the leaf profile and matching those to the existing mortise in the door.

And the huge PITA factor of getting the door & hinges tweaked to operate correctly. Not a casual easy to do thing like switching out a knob on the medicine cabinet door.

Jan I did not see any ornate unusual door hinges on that site?. Can you send me a photo? And I still notice door hinges and all my doors will be open to each room most of the time so I will definitely see them and admire them .

The hinges aren't the point. That's the point : ) For Emtek too...........its the HANDLE and the rosette. Or you're going to be on your own to match up a mismatch that makes you happy.

I don't sit around staring at even the handles past a week. The hinges only if jarring and incompatible. Or at ODDS with the house......itself. i

Thus I will add that appropriateness MATTERS.

Seek an old house parts store local to you, One stocked abundantly. Better start looking for these while you're there.......start counting the electrical switches kiddo........

You should feel rushed.

Take the week off and get your decisions completed if doors are being ordered as everything else should be ordered, cabinets in production, fixtures in transit, tile in the warehouse or already being installed when drywall or plaster is complete.

The hinges shown have special screw patterns and thickness. "Changing them out" will change door reveals. Doors are prehung and set with the permanent hinges or matches.

Remember you didn't notice your existing hinges.

And these had better be soiid doors. No hollow core ANYTHING.

I absolutely love your hinges but I am cringing at the idea of you putting lever door handles with them. I love the suggestions shead posted.

Jan are you kidding ?! Doors are so important to me ..I told my contractor I want the heaviest solid best quality doors. I don’t care how much they cost! And sheepla I guess I can do knobs. I wanted to do them originally because the damn dogs know how to open lever doors! Ugh

Omg I just thought of something . I could have them painted to match whatever I pick for knob or whatever!! : )

Hinges like that typically had matching door knobs like the ones that Beverly posted. Some reproduction hardware companies make lever versions in the same style. Historically the hinges and knob typically matched in finish, but when wood trim was painted, often the hinges got painted too.

Glass knobs by the way were not found historically paired with these hinges. Glass knobs did not become popular until the 1910s and 1920s, well after the Victorian period. Victorian knobs were typically unlaquered brass (which darkens with age) or iron.

Please do not paint your hinges. They will stand out but not in a good way. The hinges you posted are Victorian and the inspiration rooms you posted seem more 1.old world luxury and 2.hollywood glamour. I like hinges to be somewhat consistent throughout the home. Those hinges will limit your door knob/lever choices. Emtek, Dubois, Hamilton Sinkler, Fersa, etc. have many beautiful choices of knobs/levers. From reading the Pro comments on Houzz I have come to appreciate their knowledgeable and experienced advice. You seem to admire beautiful components and details. If you don't want to do the leg work or computer searching yourself, consider engaging the services of a designer. Either way, I'm sure your home with be incredible and give you joy.

" I could have them painted to match whatever I pick for knob or whatever!! : ) "

Then what is the point of buying them already powder coated in white? Could you change your order to one of the other finishes which are likely to go with a great many more knobs/levers than your choice?

Honestly if you're going that ornate with all your furniture, lighting etc, I would absolutely not also go that ornate with your hinges and knobs. Talk about overkill.

Or you want levers for the White hi he’s, it might be worth poking around on Etsy. Something like this white porcelain option might work.
https://etsy.me/34k6rmX

Or perhaps something like this? https://www.vintagehardware.com/proddetail.php?prod=ZP1PSET&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIldHmidPE5QIVFtJkCh2KBw9yEAQYASABEgLSzPD_BwE

Those are all beautiful! i Was hoping to do maybe a antique brass etc I thought the white would give me several options when I finally decide . It’s all Pinterests fault! : (

Those hinges are a statement. I think antique brass would be an entirely different statement, and the two might compete rather than complimenting one another.

Would you consider the black or oil rubbed bronze version of your original choice? It might coordinate better with an antique brass or oil rubbed bronze door lever.

Yes kristin! So you think that would give me more options?

Yes, I think the black cast iron would give you more options. If you're going with a lever, I'd look for something that is also cast iron and echoes the finial at the top and bottom of the hinge. You could possibly mix in antique brass, but then I'd want to look for coordinating items that combine the two metals to bring it together.

https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/pair-of-victorian-turned-levers?utm_source=froog&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gdf&partner=froog&CAWELAID=120035490000007002&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzbrtl9zE5QIVlBx9Ch3H9watEAQYAiABEgJi6_D_BwE

https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/small-cast-iron-rim-latch-set-with-victorian-cast-iron-levers-and-rosette-a?utm_source=froog&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gdf&partner=froog&CAWELAID=120035490000010320&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIld-D8tzE5QIVCB6tBh02AgnZEAkYASABEgJJffD_BwE

https://www.signaturehardware.com/twisted-iron-dummy-lever-set-black-powder-coat.html

https://www.signaturehardware.com/solid-brass-oval-design-doorstop.html

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