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Do all my door knobs have to match?

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LanaStraightLeg · 26/03/2014 14:39

And other first world problems. Don't like everything to be too matchy matchy. But then also don't want to look mental. Help me!

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Lagoonablue · 26/03/2014 14:49

I like them to match. Looks neater.

Ludways · 26/03/2014 14:52

No, I prefer shabby chic. Neat is boring, lol

bigbadbarry · 26/03/2014 14:55

Yes, is the law Grin

EeyoreIsh · 26/03/2014 15:01

our doors don't even match Blush

PigletJohn · 26/03/2014 15:45

yes.

And need not be at all expensive.

However if you want knobs not handles, your latches need to be at least 3", preferably more, or you will bang your knuckles. A Victorian or Edwardian house suits knobs and a 5" or 6" backset.

wonkylegs · 26/03/2014 15:58

Not necessarily. It is preferable but sometimes in period houses you would have 3 types of knob.
An ornate one for the formal rooms off the main hall - drawing room, dining room, sitting room
A slightly less ornate one for the family bedrooms
A plain brass one for the service rooms

LanaStraightLeg · 27/03/2014 23:12

Thanks Grin I am clearly vair posh as I was actually thinking of an arrangement much as wonkylegs describes in my not very big 'ouse.

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AngryFeet · 27/03/2014 23:22

As long as they are not a mixture of knobs and handles I suppose not. Personally I like the matching look (even the cupboard handles in my hallway are smaller versions of the door handles)

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