Door Knobs, Door Knobs…

The whole movement towards security and safety in the home had as the central piece and also started with the door knob. Before the door knob, doors would just be pushed open when people wanted to go in or out. The door knob was the best way of keeping the door from opening accidentally and keeping certain things out of the house, as before the door knob rain and wind would get in uninvited.

As most of the invention advance in time, so did the door knob. At first just a way of keeping the door closed it reached the moment when it had a lock added. Now the purpose of the door knob was not only to keep the door from accidentally opening but also to keep it closed thus keeping people out.

A simple lock didn’t seem to be enough as some people could bust through it and there had to be created more substantial locks. Dead bolts were added to really hold a door shut when the person inside wanted it be closed.

Things have progressed over the years but back then, there were very limited selections if you wanted a door with locks and even more limited selections if you wanted the additional dead bolt lock that matched the door knob. Nowadays you can find door knobs in any shapes and sizes, colors and designs, from classic to modern ones, from small to oversized ones.

If you really want to add a designer touch to your door you can also find designer door knobs these days. Some of these knobs are handmade of stone, wood, glass or other materials. Glass door knobs are considered to be classy and also very beautiful. In a room with the proper lightning, glass door knobs can look like gems shining from a treasure hold. An important thing that must be kept in mind about glass door knobs is that they are not recommended for outside doors to your home, due to the fact that they are more fragile than other knobs and may not react well to the changes of temperature aswell.

Decorative door knobs can be used to make a dramatic difference in your decorating theme, and they can be the focal point in your interior or exterior doors without the need of replacing the door.

Interior door knobs are available in four primary styles :

Privacy knobs turn and operate a latch mechanism and they have a push pin lock, being used mostly on bathrooms and bedrooms.

Passage knobs turn and operate a latch mechanism.

Single dummy knobs do not turn or operate a latch mechanism and it is one knob on the exterior side of the door.

Double dummy knobs do not operate a latch mechanism and it is a knob on either side of the door.

Most double dummy knobs cannot be used on two sparate doors.

As door knobs set age they can become dented or scratched so replacing them with high quality sets is really important. Solid brass doorknobs sets are extremely durable and resistant.

In order to give your door a different look, you can find handles that can replace a door knob. Also there are sliding door handles that have a more industrial look and add a touch of modern design to your home. An added bonus of the door handle knob varieties is that for some they are easier to open. As many age people have limited mobility in their hands from arthritis or other muscle reducing ailments. Sometimes grabbing a hold of a normal door knob and turning it is a difficult proposition. But with a sliding door handle it’s much easier to open a door, just push the handle down and the door pops open. Even if they have limited hand mobility, these doors can be opened by just leaning on the handle to trigger the mechanism.