Now that we’re actually living in the lakehouse, I’ve started finishing some of the projects I abruptly abandoned in the fall. Among the most pressing: priming and painting the formerly oaky interior doors.
In my enthusiasm for tackling lakehouse projects I had removed all of the doors – including those to the bathrooms – and piled them in the garage. Then I had to leave, and the doors stayed untouched. Getting them painted and back on their hinges is high on my list of priorities, starting with the bathroom door. Luckily, I already found some incredibly stylish new door hardware.
I’d been on the hunt for new door hardware since September, and was specifically looking for something with a mid-century feel after spotting a sleek lever in a magazine. I had ripped out the page back in 2011, ready with hardware ideas before we even thought about moving from the townhouse.
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| I think I ripped out this page from the Better Homes and Gardens DIY Magazine |
I was so happy when I found the Juneau, from Sure-Loc, because it is identical to what I had been looking for! I know gold is back in with a vengeance but, although I love it, with my penchant for turquoise, mint and teal, I really prefer the cool look of a satin stainless finish.
It was really easy to navigate around the Sure-Loc website because the hardware is organized by style and series. I spent quite a bit of time ogling the “Modern Series,” where my Juneau style was found. I also contemplated the Oslo and Torino, below, but the Juneau is perfect.
I’m really excited because when we moved into the townhouse we gave the doors a new coat of paint and replaced the cheap, 1980s gold knobs with inexpensive satin stainless tulip knobs.
Below is the best photo I have of the “before” (see here if you missed the transformation of this powder room). The simple update just helped the entire house feel brand new.
I really pay attention to
door hardware: in addition to replacing all of the interior and exterior door hardware in the townhouse, I also replaced the handles on my jewellery armoire and filing cabinet. I am hardware-crazed.
I love your lever choice. The Juneau was my pick of the three too. I chose levers for my house, and I've been really pleased with them. Like you, I prefer all my metals to match. I spent a good bit of time with the spray can, painting stools and the tops of soap dispensers. 🙂
I'm so used to knobs, I'm weirdly excited for levers!
I used Direct Door Hardware for my exterior doors and I found the service (and selection) to be quite good.
Great to hear!!
It must be exciting to be in your new home! Can't wait to see what you do! Also, there may be a typo in your first sentence – "we're actually living in the townhouse." I'm guessing you mean the 'lake house.' In any case, congrats and enjoy!!
Thanks for catching that!! Old habits die hard. I suspect you will catch me writing townhouse many more times, lol.
We had no door on our bathroom after we renovated for about a year and then we had a go at hanging our first door and we accidentally hung it upside down so now its on but has no handles! Luckily theres just my partner and I that live in our house and when my friends/family need a shower I just tell them to put something in front of the door so I dont get any surprises 😉 Oh the joys of home DIY. I always say the first try is the practice go, we'll get it right for the rest of the doors … I hope!
Oh gosh, that must have been frustrating!! I hope the other doors go up smoothly for you. Maybe I need to keep the doors off to deter too many overnight guests, would it work? Lol.
Levers are good because with full hands elbows can be used to get through a closed door! Our house only has levers and I didn't realize how much I would like them. In British Columbia all new house construction must have levers for door handles. Much easier as a senior to open a door.
That's so interesting about BC construction! I didn't know there was a lever law (lol). They are much handier. My only complaint is that if I'm really crashing around the house, I have gotten my clothing caught, haha, and walking into them seems to hurt more than a knob. But I think that could be solved by my slowing down!
Been there done that! But you know, I've caught myself on knobs as well!