Mixing Handles On Doors

The easiest way to get started is to mix and match knobs with pulls.

Mixing handles on doors.

Between the door handle knocker mail slot and light fixture you have some great opportunities to make your house stand out from the crowd. Then comes the fun part. Don t forget to make sure your exterior hardware complements the rest of the house. The basics of mixing cabinet hardware.

Sometimes mixing pieces that look almost the same can create a look that feels off two handles or knobs that look very similar but not exactly the same can come across as mismatched instead of intentionally coordinated. We are moving into a new home. But i do think it s absolutely perfectly fine to use brushed nickel door hardware and oil rubbed bronze lights. If you start mixing and matching hardware on your doors it ll end up looking like you purchased whatever hardware you could find in the clearance bins.

Find a knob or pull you love then match it with the coordinating knob or pull. I found your article when researching info on mixing metals. And if you re using brushed nickel hardware on one door then use brushed nickel on all of your doors. The most functional cabinet hardware mix is knobs on doors and pulls or handles on drawers.

Mixing finishes on a home s façade can look great and add instant curb appeal. The great room kitchen and dining area are all open concept with just a small island separating the gr and kitchen. To avoid this issue make sure when mixing multiple styles that they re noticeably different in scale. See below for where to use each.

Symmetry is another way to visually simplify a space even if you are mixing finishes around a room. I m doing a complete makeover and have picked out a must have statement piece such as a lighting fixture door hardware or cabinet pulls. In fact i think the two metals compliment each other quite nicely. Once we made a few key decisions we moved on to selecting hardware for the other styles of cabinets.