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My doorknobs bore the crap out of me, and if I wasn't living in a rental, I'd replace them. The sheer amount of times I touch them every day going in and out would warrant it.
I've got my fantasy replacement knobs all picked out; I'm digging Modknobs' selection of modernist doorknobs, made from either hardwoods like walnut and oak or, get this, actual hockey pucks.
Their product line-up comes further divided into two subcategories: A standard-operating-procedure center-mounted option, and the off-center "Pivot" models, which rotate eccentrically.
They're made in the USA...and come with an attendantly higher price tag, ranging from $95 to $125 a set. "We've chosen to use spendy but superb Baldwin hardware (solid brass, 3 lbs./set)," says the company, explaining the higher price tag. "Several of our designs require waterjet and laser cutting. And all of our design, engineering and custom construction is done here in the U.S. We can't compete with doorknobs mass-produced in Asia. But we can offer a nice alternative for those seeking innovative, contemporary, really well built doorknobs."
Comments
I live in a rental and I've replaced some of my knobs! It's easy and it's not a security deposit breaker because you can put the old ones back when you move. I have boxes of ugly light fixtures, door knobs, light switches, faucets and shower heads that were in the apartment when I moved in. Just as long as you keep the parts and don't mind the work (and sorta know what you're doing), it's totally worth it. Plus, you can take your cool knobs and such to the next rental you move into and start all over again.
well, imo, colorful, ok, works in a bland rental apt, no doubt. but at that price point, they are impractical purchases for apt dwellers, and lack ergonomic features. its the type of product you'll sell a 100 of them max and the market is tapped. The door handles are ergonomically unfriendly to grasp un-natural in how they function. will they attract some attention? yes, but then they'll attract complaints with use. even now door knobs and handles are vastly underdesigned everyday objects.