we've just bought some doors for our 1930's semi - they're the type with one big square panel at the top and 3 vertical ones below. They're reproduction, not original, and we plan to stain them an oak colour. We're a bit stuck over which handles to buy. I know that the authentic 1930s ones are those bakerlite knobs but to be honest I really don't like them and don't want to go the whole art deco hog! Can anyone suggest which handles would look right?
we have the same doors, but original, in our 3o's semi. We have brushed chrome knobs from B and Q - they look modern but not out of place. Don't get the raelly shiny chrome ones, though.
IMHO all properties look better with original or original style features.
As you have made the effort to get new doors matching the originals why not finish the job properly and get the octaginal style knobs with rectangular door plate.
IMHO all properties look better with original or original style features.
Ha this made me chuckle I cannot think of anything worse (personally) than some of the original features of the houses that were thrown up en-mass during the 80's and early 90's... i do realise of course what the above quote means, but it did make me smile.
I cannot think of anything worse (personally) than some of the original features of the houses that were thrown up en-mass during the 80's and early 90's... i do realise of course what the above quote means, but it did make me smile.
