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10 Easy Pieces: Doorbell Buttons

From Janet:

If it’s true that first impressions mean everything, don’t overlook your doorbell. Here are ten to consider (NB: doorbell buttons do not include chimes or electronic bell wiring, but are replacements for existing buttons).

Below L: Please Ring Doorbell Button in brushed nickel; $58 at Rejuvenation Hardware (hurry, limited to stock on hand). Below R: Putman Classic Doorbell Button, available in six finishes; $24 at Rejuvenation Hardware.

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Below: Atlas Homewares Mission Lighted Doorbell Button, available in three finishes; $32 at Atlas Homewares.

Below: DWR’s German-made Modern Doorbell; small rectangle (L) is $125, large square (R) is $150.

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Below: Paragon Doorbell Button in lacquered brushed stainless; $33 at Atlas Homewares.

Below: Mango’s Rectangle doorbell in antique black satin (L) and pewter (R); $45 at Decorative Hardware Store.

Below: Lighted Round Doorbell Button in brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze; $48 at Rejuvenation Hardware.

Below: Corian Square Doorbell in Anthracite; $30 at Decorative Hardware Store. Many other colors available.

Below L: Square Doorbell Button by Spore, with satin aluminum faceplate and button available in amber, blue, green, red, or white; $89 at Lumens. Below R: De-light Doorbell Button by Spore with an LED-lit resin button; $34.50 at Lumens.

Below: Black Powder Coated Doorbell Button; $5.99 at Van Dyke’s Restorers.

3 comments April 29th, 2008

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Chalkboard Napkin Rings

From Sarah:

These Chalkboard Napkin Rings, crafted in workshops for the physically challenged in Germany, work equally well as place cards. Made of lacquered untreated maple, they come in a set of four; a slate pencil and an eraser sponge are included. $65 at the MoMA Store.

2 comments April 29th, 2008

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Kitchen: Microwave Garage

From Julie:

A solution to the dreaded problem of where to put the microwave, from Gaggenau; the built-in BM 281 Gaggenau Microwave Oven with gas-pressurized springs for effortless opening and closing. Available in 24-inch and 30-inch widths. To locate a dealer, click here.

1 comment April 29th, 2008

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