Antique Door Knobs Are More Popular Than Ever!

Do you love the look of antique fixtures and door knobs

? You will be quite happy with the latest trends in home dcor, then. These pieces may be literally a thing of the past, but they are incredibly popular today. Most of the antique door knobs, lighting fixtures, and even plumbing fixtures that are available today are not that difficult to find. They are also less expensive that you might think. You can even find antique windows, lampposts, and gates if you know where to look.

Most of these fixtures have been acquired from buildings that are being demolished for one reason or another. There are company that specifically tear into these buildings and remove all the fixtures that can be used again. They are cleaned, repaired, and put up for sale. This historical salvage or deconstruction is a billion dollar industry each year.

It is also great for the environment. All of those fixtures are not placed in landfills and when they are reused, it that fewer new items are used. It is a much more eco-friendly or green way to get rid of what normally would be just be thrown away.

In terms of pricing, most antique door knobs will run about $20 to $30 each or about twice what a new one would cost. However, in terms of what it will do for your home, it is worth it. Many of these door knobs will have beautiful detailing and they may be made from glass, ceramic, or wood. The amount of "pizzazz" that these knobs will add to your room will definitely make the cost more easy to accept!

One of the best ways to determine which type will work best in your home is to search for pictures from homes from the different areas in your neighborhood. You can see which types of fixtures were used and it will add value to your home if the ones you select are historically accurate.

If you have a home that is somewhat moderately designed, you can still incorporate antique door knobs into your dcor. For instance, if you have a chintz sofa, a glass octagonal knob or a brass one with curlicues is a perfect accent. For those that love the simple look of classic beauty, the round glass orbs, or porcelain, is a perfect choice. You will find they are available in a number of colors, and some will even have beautifully hand painted flowers or other decorations on them.

In closing, you will love the different designs and styles of antique door knobs that are available today. You can add a little bit of the past with something new, creating a unique look that you are sure to love.

by: Steven Magill

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