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Decorating Drawers With Novelty Pulls and Knobs

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Bored with the usual brass knobs and anodized aluminum cabinet pulls that you find on most cabinets? Fortunately the newest trends in cabinet fixtures are far from boring and not only that, they can help transform even the dullest looking set of drawers from Ikea into a personalized style statement.

Perhaps the most expansive trend in cabinet and drawer pulls are the novelty pulls. These handles are made in a variety of materials including aluminum, bronze, solid granite, sand granite, crystal and of course plastic.

One of the most popular new types of pulls are the Euro-Design aluminum fixtures, which greatly compliment the sleek, spare interiors of a condo. These streamlined fixtures are anodized to give them a slightly burnished appearance. These pulls compliment Swedish and Modern interior decoration as well as Industrial fashion themes. Common are pulls that look like T-bars, wedges or simple arches. These types of pulls also come in different colors such as gold or bronze.

Another trend that is suited to the clean look of a condo are the new granite pulls. Made of real granite and stone these pulls come in the colors of the earth and greatly compliment a home that is modernistic, Japanese or Mediterranean in design.

If you are trying to reinvent the history of a home you might opt for bronze or cast iron pulls. Many companies that specialize in reproductions are recasting bronze pulls from models that are centuries old. This can give your home a Victorian, Renaissance, Gothic or even medieval feel. Often these fixtures will boast affectations such as hinged pulls and fake keyholes.

If classic Victorian charm is what you are looking for than many companies are manufacturing miniature glass rosettes in just about every color of the rainbow. You can also buy anodized aluminum pulls that are made to mimic the fairy, flora and fauna designs from the Arts and Crafts Era. Perhaps the easiest way to decide what type of cabinet pulls are best for you is to make a firm decision about what is most important to you: your taste or your sense of humor. If you are lucky you should be able to replace those boring old brass knobs (with the rosette on the end) with a novelty fixture that combines both humor and fashion.

Also of great visual interest is the large assortment of plastic novelty knobs that are available on the market. Now any piece of furniture can be enlivened by the addition of a bright, durable knob manufactured in just about any color or shape (animal, vegetable or mineral) that you can think of. When it comes to decorative cabinet knobs it seems that there is no limit to manufacturer’s imagination nor should there be to yours.

How to Decorate Using Stylish Doorsets

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Changing the look of the doors both in and outside of your house might be as simple as changing worn brass knobs for brand new door handles. However before you decide on the appropriate style of door knob you need to know what kind of hardware best fits your door.

The most common doorset is called the Conversion Doorset. These fit any type of door – vintage or modern. This is the doorknob we are most familiar with, the one with a round knob and lock set into a squarish metal plate. This type of door handle set comes in brass, nickel, pewter, chrome and aluminum l. This is not the most elegant choice but it certainly may be the cheapest options for redecorators on a budget and also for those who tend to be very concerned about security between rooms.

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The next most common type of doorset is called the Mortise Doorset. These compliment the look of vintage doors. These usually fit a brass or crystal doorknob and the faceplate is vertically rectangular with an old fashion keyhole below. Of course this type of doorset comes in all kinds of filigreed and decorative versions as well depending on the era it is trying to imitate. A Mortise Doorset could boast an Arts and Crafts Design, a Victorian design and even a Gothic style.

Rim doorsets consist of a lock that slides inside the door. All that is exposed is a metal faceplate shaped like a ring and the doorknob itself. This type of door handle looks best for contemporary homes. One way to give a door a more elegant and crisp feel is to combine a rim lockset with a crystal glass doorknob. Many companies now sell this type of door handle and lock combination.

If you live in a really old house, you might be faced with the problem of enhancing the look of heavy sliding wood doors that have locks that don’t work or that are rusty looking. The good news is that many companies sell lock and latch sets that can help freshen up the look of these beautiful old doors. This type of latch and lock combination is called a Pocket Doorset.

Once you have determined the type of door handle set that is likely to fit your door you can then go ahead and explore the infinite choice of designs that are offered by both contemporary and antique reproduction manufacters of door handles and locks.