Thursday, April 23, 2009

Finally

Last year I was looking for new knobs to update a console I have. The ones that came with it are just boring and cheap looking, but I love the lines of the piece (see that old post here). I basically wanted to just freshen it up a bit.You can see the old knobs above: Cheap aluminum finish and just a boring design. I've tried out a few different knobs but nothing has ever worked -TILL NOW! I found these Ephram knobs at Restoration Hardware that I just LOVE!
Nickel finish: not flashy or ornate but heavy, good quality and just pretty! You like them? Should I keep them?
I think you can see them here. The new ones are on the left bay -the old ones are to the right. Hmm....maybe this picture is too small to tell the difference? Opinions?
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22 comments:

  1. Purple FlowersApril 24, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    I would keep them. They look like they belong.

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  2. pve designApril 24, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Things like this are always so hard, it is in the details and therein lies the devil! Do you like them? I am hearing a bit of hesitation. They seem more substantial and look spiffy!
    pve

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  3. An Aesthete's LamentApril 24, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    very handsome!

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    The old ones on the right don't look like the ones above but either way, the new ones are beautiful and look more substantial.
    Ann

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  5. Renée FinbergApril 24, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    U are brilliant !

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  6. ArchitectDesign™April 24, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I'm 99% sure I like them and that they look like they belong. Why do I let this little stuff get to me? LOL I think I've thought about it so long and hard that I don't know what I think anymore or what looks good. Thats why I needed everyone's opinions! I'm thinking they look ok then :-)

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  7. Pretty LovelyApril 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I really like them - I think they don't look out of place. Keepers!

    xx,

    Sam @PrettyLovely

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  8. Pretty LovelyApril 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I really like them - I think they don't look out of place. Keepers!

    xx,

    Sam @PrettyLovely

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  9. Beth ConnollyApril 24, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    They are great. I like everything from RH in their nickel finish-I got a great bar cart from them in nickel that I just love. People that are the best at what at they do are very detail oriented. One of my favorite design books-A Passion for Detail-Charlotte Moss

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  10. ALL THE BESTApril 24, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Your are making me laugh! I do the same thing...become sooooo fixated on something that I can't think straight or then I can't commit 100%! It looks great! Finding a wedding gown was a NIGHTMARE!

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  11. ArchitectDesign™April 24, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Ronda, I can't even imagine the pressure of a wedding dress! Thank god I'll never have to worry about that! LOL
    black tux and you're done!

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  12. Beth ConnollyApril 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Stefan-Not really just a black tux choice for men-what about morning coats? That's what my wedding party wore-very British.

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  13. home before darkApril 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I think of hardware as jewelry: it not only has to look good, it has to feel good. When you open the drawers/doors with the new knobs, does it feel good and right in your hand, does it in a quiet way make you feel better just by touching them? Always go with your gut. The brain seems to want to edit this stuff too much. That's why you build your understanding of what you like and why, and when a choice comes your way, your gut knows first before your brain!

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  14. JanetApril 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I think they look great. I love changing out knobs (and buttons!) ~ a great way to transform somthing without a lit of fuss.

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  15. DavidApril 24, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    How about bin pulls? I TEASE!

    Hardware can make or break a piece. I think these look better than the originals, more substantial but still the right scale. I say keep them.

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  16. ThomasApril 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    keep...its not just about the look, im sure they feel great in your hand when you have to retrieve something. im all about the little details.

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  17. AnonymousApril 27, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    I think these are lovely! Their inviting shape just begs to be touched. And it softens the look of the piece.

    But why the agony? If you find you tire of them, switching them out will be painless. After all, it's not like repainting a wall.

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  18. Summer is a VerbApril 27, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    I agree with Patricia, they seem much more substantial and look very handsome. Restoration Hardware is a great go to for knobs. Another fab resource are marine/boat centers a la Nate Berkus. I've stored this idea away for future kitchen hardware.

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  19. Summer is a VerbApril 27, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    ps...it sounds like we are a gaggle of perfectionitists!

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  20. cotedetexasApril 28, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    more substantial and I love polished nickel! good buy.

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  21. royal cremeApril 28, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    The new ones are a nice addition and do not seem to interfere with the lines. I do feel they were more inspiring up close and individually than they were on the console. Is that my imagination?

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  22. entrenousdesignMay 3, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Love them and they brighten the piece, the console designer would agree! In fact I am going to order some for my master bath. Thanks!

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