10 Easy Pieces: Doorbell Buttons
April 29th, 2008
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.
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5 Comments Add your own
1. james loprest | May 1st, 2008 at 9:32 am
Are there any wireless doorbell buttons out there that are not hideous, for those of us whose renovators failed to replace the old bell circuitry?
2. Janet | May 2nd, 2008 at 11:37 am
Unfortunately it seems that good style has not come to the wireless doorbell market. Jacob Jensen makes about the best looking wireless doorbell i have found. Check it out at gadgetshack.com.
3. pj | May 14th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I’m having this same problem. I’ve given up finding something great but definitely would like to avoid the white plastic look. this is the best I’ve found so far.
http://www.homeclick.com/web/catalog/product_detail.aspx?pid=206770&cm_ven=Froogle&cm_cat=Hardware&cm_pla=Nutone&cm_ite=Nutone-Door%20Accessories-206770&cid=17988BA62606F0B1E95BDFE6EDFE9AAA
4. Weston Wellington | May 17th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
The Nutone oiled bronze wireless button is the best-looking of the bunch but it’s a mighty poor bunch. I am tempted to see if I can combine the electronic innards of my existing cheapie plastic button and combine it with an attractive conventional item.
5. Janet | May 18th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
If you have success, it could be a great new business given the shortage of good options out there! Keep up posted.
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