Glass Knobs - A Sparkle of the Past

Complete your kitchen or set of drawers with theknobs at your local hardware or home store today, but
glittery elegance of glass knobs and reflect times past.it is a good place to begin. I f you don't find the ones
Whether your home is Victorian or not you can easilyyou have your heart set on keep looking. Try garage
inject a bit of nostalgia by changing a few small detailssales and flea markets. Ask to see what a local
like your kitchen cabinet hardware.salvage yard has on hand. You never know the
Believe it or not there was once a time whentreasures that you may find.
multi-faceted glass knobs were standard in newBut while you are looking you have to keep in mind the
homes. Today people use sleek metal handles toright size you need and how many you need. If you
reflect their modern style, but some savvy decoratorswant authentic antique glass knobs it may be difficult
look for authentic glass hardware to give a home ato obtain a full set. Once you know how many, what
truly unique look.size and what style you are looking for you can begin
Originally gaining popularity when World War 1 forcedyour search.
the mass production of glass things due to the factIt is these small details that truly define the look of a
that metal such as brass, bronze and iron was neededroom. Whether you choose a specific color or style
for planes and ammunition, these handles were soonthe hardware you choose reflects your personal style.
made to suit different house styles, budgets andCreate a vintage look with shabby chic milk glass or
tastes.give your space a modern vibe with sleek crystal pulls.
You could choose from clear ones with six, eight or 12Try blue ones, or yellow ones and more to create a
facets, colored ones in various shades from cobaltspace that is truly you.
blues and emeralds to violet, amber and even milk. YouYou will surely love the beauty the right hardware can
could also choose from various shapes from ovalsbring. No matter if you replace it in the kitchen, in the
and globes to squares and octagons. Another popularbath or on a set of drawers these small details can
style had tiny bubbles inside which works well withhave a big impact. From an eye catching sparkle to a
contemporary spaces today. Any of these were onceglittery shimmer it is glass knobs that fill your space
readily available, but now it can be tough to find a setwith light and vintage style. Who would have thought
that will sparkle with the elegance of the past and thethat this simple symbol of elegance still holds true
promise of the future.today? Finish your home with distinctive details and
Start simply. You may not find a huge variety of glassyou will always love returning to it every day.