{"product_id":"the-beauty-of-door-knobs-a-complete-diy-guide-to-discovering-restoring-installing-and-repurposing-the-worlds-most-overlooked-architectural-gems-9798254233640","title":"The Beauty of Door Knobs: A Complete DIY Guide to Discovering, Restoring, Installing, and Repurposing the World's Most Overlooked Architectural Gems","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Megan Holloway\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Reference\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou touch them every day without thinking. You walk past them in every room. They're one of the oldest functional objects in architecture - and one of the most beautiful, if you know how to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoor knobs are the jewelry of a house. A faceted crystal knob catches afternoon light like a diamond. A hand-forged iron knob tells a story of craftsmanship stretching back centuries. A porcelain knob painted with tiny blue flowers carries the elegance of a vanished era in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Beauty of Door Knobs is your complete guide to the world hiding in plain sight on every door in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fascinating history of door hardware from ancient Rome to modern design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to identify materials - glass, crystal, brass, porcelain, iron, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching knobs to architectural styles from Victorian to Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step installation and replacement for any door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverting vintage knobs to work on modern doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring and refinishing antique knobs to their original glory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to find hidden gems at salvage yards, estate sales, and antique shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying, collecting, and valuing rare antique door hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative repurposing projects - turning old knobs into coat hooks, cabinet pulls, and art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to photograph and display your collection beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're restoring a historic home, hunting for the perfect vintage hardware, or just want to upgrade from builder-grade boring - this book will change how you see every door you open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47812886691991,"sku":"9798254233640","price":1369.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798254233640.webp?v=1778331966","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-beauty-of-door-knobs-a-complete-diy-guide-to-discovering-restoring-installing-and-repurposing-the-worlds-most-overlooked-architectural-gems-9798254233640","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}