10 Easy Pieces: Doorbell Buttons
From Julie
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 brass; $57 at Knobs for Less. Below R: Putman Classic Doorbell Button, available in six finishes; $24 at Rejuvenation Hardware.
Below: Atlas Homewares Mission Lighted Doorbell Button, available in three finishes; $32 at Atlas Homewares.
Below: DWR's German-made Modern Doorbells; small rectangle doorbell (L) is $125, large square doorbell (R) is $150.
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; $25 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; $80 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.
August 14, 2008
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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?
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.
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
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.
If you have success, it could be a great new business given the shortage of good options out there! Keep up posted.
I agree with Janet. We wireless folks have style too!
