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5.20door.jpgDear AT,

I got new doors and can't decide between two styles of Omnia stainless steel levers.

I like a simple modern look, with smooth lines.

What do you recommend, #10 or #32?

Thanks! Pat

 
 
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I think both look too commercial (IMHO)

posted by revolution9 on May 20th 2008 at 8:40am
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They both look institutional to me - especially #10.

Why not look at a Schlage Jazz, Manhattan or Merano?
(Various finishes are available)
http://www.locksearch.com/Schlage/New_Schlage/Resdential_lever.htm

posted by bepsf on May 20th 2008 at 8:43am
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i actually like #10.

I purchased updated my door handles recently to something similar and it really upgraded the look of my inexpensive standard doors.

Go for #10.

posted by 335ktt on May 20th 2008 at 8:45am
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In the right setting, not too commercial at all.
My personal preference is #32.
Since you say you like a simple modern look with smooth lines, I think that of the two #32 better meets those criteria and would be more fitting.

posted by Daily Nuance on May 20th 2008 at 8:45am
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32

posted by peaceyall on May 20th 2008 at 8:48am
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#32!!!

posted by swanygirl74 on May 20th 2008 at 8:50am
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I think #10 looks like it might be nicer to actually touch and use, but I like the look of #32 best.

posted by emhoop on May 20th 2008 at 8:51am
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#32 is clean with just the right amount of detail. Nice job!

posted by Seaside on May 20th 2008 at 8:54am
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I agree; they look like handles you'd see in a hospital or office building. Of the 2, I like #32, but I don't think it's the right style for the door. :/

posted by mistabelle on May 20th 2008 at 8:55am
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I would pick #32 (agree with above comments -- the other one looks like something on a public bathroom door)

I don't really think this is a good question though. I mean, just pick one.

People must not be submitting questions much these days...

posted by rebecca326 on May 20th 2008 at 8:55am
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32

posted by meredith on May 20th 2008 at 9:06am
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#32 for sure. #10 looks like the stock handle that comes on most commercial doors.

posted by erikasky on May 20th 2008 at 9:13am
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I like the simplicity, clean lines and affordability of the modern Omnia levers and have been planning to get some myself as we launch into the remodel of our recently purchased modern house. When I was researching door hardware, I wasn't too fond of the curved end of the #10 and I didn't really like the busy-ness of the #32, so I opted for a middle ground that I think marries the best design cues of both options: http://www.handlesets.com/index.cfm?page=product:display&productid=368PA&manufacturer=Omnia&categoryID=685. Good luck!

posted by 5iveVincent on May 20th 2008 at 9:19am
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#32 has my vote! :)

posted by animalhouze on May 20th 2008 at 9:19am
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You're showing us a room with red walls with kind of a busy amount of paintings on them, although they're vaguely modern versions of landscapes.

AND the arm on that sofa is kind of curled, so ... if that is YOUR room and not just a stock photo of a door you found somewhere, I'd say that neither of them look compatable with your decor, but of the two, the only-barely-slightly-more-traditional one (and that's a stretch) #10 would be the answer.

Hope this helps.

posted by Curtis on May 20th 2008 at 9:29am
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10

posted by dar on May 20th 2008 at 9:30am
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I like the 11 or the 43.

Of the two you posted, I like the 10...

BUT, with the doors you posted, I like the 32. The paneled doors call out for a bit of detail in the handle.

posted by cheapo on May 20th 2008 at 9:36am
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I'm with bepsf; go with something that looks less institutional. I personally would skip a lever handle, but I have a toddler to consider.

posted by ADonuts on May 20th 2008 at 9:37am
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#32

rather than #10, which really, really commercial looking. although i think their best one is actually #43. it's more refined in proportion, is very clean and modern, and is quiet enough not to clash so much with traditional decor.

posted by sniplet on May 20th 2008 at 9:45am
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32!

posted by MFlick on May 20th 2008 at 9:57am
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#32

posted by kerri on May 20th 2008 at 10:19am
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I'm all about doorknobs, and not levers.

My cats figured out how to open lever doors in about 30 minutes in the temporarily rental we had while moving cross country. In the two months we lived there, I don't think I was ever able to use the bathroom alone.

posted by siobhan. on May 20th 2008 at 10:24am
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I like the look of #32, but #10 fits your door style better.

posted by Morgante on May 20th 2008 at 10:28am
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32!

posted by Mikael on May 20th 2008 at 10:34am
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number 43, but in your case, judging by the furniture in your room, I would go with a contemporary glass door knob... something like this:

http://www.outofthebluedesignstudio.com/441101.html

or this

http://www.outofthebluedesignstudio.com/441112.html

or this
http://www.outofthebluedesignstudio.com/181108.html

posted by mschatelaine on May 20th 2008 at 10:43am
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these are the ones we picked for our home:

http://www.vallivalli-us.com/scheda_prodotto.php?id_art=18

posted by mschatelaine on May 20th 2008 at 11:06am
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#32 ... love that one!

posted by dewonangus on May 20th 2008 at 11:41am
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#10 - your clothes are less likely to get caught on the handle.

posted by misha bk on May 20th 2008 at 12:01pm
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32, its a bit different and the lines will look better with the angular door. Lucky you!

posted by flossi on May 20th 2008 at 1:32pm
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32

posted by RichardinLA on May 20th 2008 at 1:51pm
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10. Hate the trickiness of 32.

posted by southender on May 20th 2008 at 1:56pm
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#10

posted by Cally on May 20th 2008 at 2:33pm
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10

posted by PlanItGirl on May 20th 2008 at 3:21pm
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32! (10 looks like the handle on our bathroom door at work)

posted by jessica ford on May 20th 2008 at 4:47pm
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#10 if you live in a hospital or mental ward, otherwise, #32 is the preferred one.

posted by plain jane on May 20th 2008 at 4:54pm
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32

posted by Craig on May 20th 2008 at 5:32pm
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32, if one must choose.

posted by SillyBug on May 20th 2008 at 11:38pm
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#10 for its simplicity (doesn't say "mental ward" to me at all but the again I'm in Europe somaybe we're used to different kinds of door handles).

I like #11 which another commenter suggested the most though.

posted by fineur on May 21st 2008 at 12:17am
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Out of these two? I'd say #10 for sure (don't like 32 at ALL).

But I would go with #11 or the similar #12 instead.

posted by gryt on May 21st 2008 at 1:17pm
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I like #11 or #12. But out of these two I'd go for #32 .

posted by Chat Noir on May 22nd 2008 at 4:01am
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