I don’t know what it is about vintage door knobs, but we love them here at Robb Restyle.
We like to think of them as an architectural fingerprint – sometimes just as unique as the home they were used in – but also sometimes an element long forgotten or taken for granted. We find them in all shapes and sizes and colors – and so much unlike the knobs of doors used in more recent homes. Our workshop has bins of them, collected over many, many years.
When we are missing a match for a doorknob style, we love to find alternative DIY projects where we can repurpose them, like using them for a coat rack.
Here’s what you’ll need.
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- Faux Pumpkins (I was lucky enough to find a few faux pumpkins
for 90% off last year after the Halloween season. I seriously think I only paid pennies for them. Pennies!!)
- Chalk Paint – This color is one of my favorites
- Glass or metal door knobs – if you can’t find vintage, these replicas will work too
- Some old maps or some of this vintage map paper for the leaves
Let’s get started.
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Love them all! What a great idea! Love that you incorporated the maps too.
I was lucky enough to snag one of the wood doorknob shelves you put together a few years ago and it is still a favorite in our home 😉
You are so sweet Amanda!! We love to hear from someone who has been with us since the beginning!!
These are genius! I love the knob stems and the map leaves – pinning for sure!
oh, thank you Brynne! Much appreciated!
I love the centerpiece idea. I’m still not sure if I’m going to decorate for fall or not since we’re still living in an apartment, but I’m also having trouble coming up with more “breezy” ideas that aren’t so primitive and dark colored, if ya know what I mean. White and orange would go with my breezy colors well though, and I like that you kept it simple. 🙂 Now i just need a table…
Thanks so much Kala! I know what you mean about color… I live in a very dark house. I’m hoping to paint some walls after the holiday season…
I love these! Especially the orange pumpkin with the key and vintage tag. Pinned!
P.S. I’m visiting from Get Your DIY On and would love for you to link up to Your Designs This Time Monday morning at 8:00. Hope to see your there!
Thank you Katie! I will link up!
What a super cute idea!!! Link tomorrow on my blog! My readers would love it!
XOXO
Isabelle
http://www.lechateaudesfleurs.com
Thanks Isabelle – Will do!
Beautiful in Aqua… Love them— I collect door knobs~~~
aqua would be very pretty! Old door knobs are fantastic, aren’t they?
Just shared on twitter directly. Hope you come back tomorrow for the party!
Xo
Isabelle
http://www.lechateaudesfleurs.com
Thanks Isabelle!
Love these! The key is such a cute touch. Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time.
Emily & Erin
Thanks Emily & Erin!
These are simply gorgeous, Kristy! I love the vintage door knobs… Soo lucky to have bins of them! Visiting from Your Designs This Time and would love to invite you to our link up party on my blog On Thurs. please. Look forward to looking around your blog!
Kendra @ http://www.joyinourhome.com
Thanks Kendra – I would love to!
These are great Kristy!! How fun- love the knob and the map leaves-awesome. Thank you for linking up with us at Get Your DIY On! I hope you’ll join us in November with your furniture makeovers!!
Mandy @ The Hankful House