It DOESN’T have to be all matchy-matchy

So often clients feel like their door hardware must match their cabinet hardware which must match their faucets which must match their appliances. We say NONSENSE!! That’s boring! And where is YOUR personality in all of that? Exercise your sense of style by mixing up the finishes!

Even though I wrote this post a couple of years ago, I have noticed that we’re not the only ones who are writing about this. Click on these two links below to see some Houzz articles on this design opportunity. Even the experts are saying “Mix finishes and have some fun!”

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Magical Crystal Door Knobs from Emtek

I just LOVE these knobs. They are SO pretty and SO classic. They go with just about any decor. They would be great in your old house but I would like them in your modern house, too. There are several shapes and they’ll be so easy to keep clean, no finish to buff or wear. Just sparkling crystal. Aaaaah! Wonder if there’s anything Feng Shui about this?

Like a Magic Crystal Ball

Like a Magic Crystal Ball

For a Different Shape. Still Classic. Available with several different backplates

For a Different Shape. Still Classic. Available with several different backplates

For the Sparkle in all of us!

For the Sparkle in all of us!

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