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   WayneL5 | Jan 20, 2006 05:37am | #1

   Generally you can't get different colors on the two sides, though bathroom sets often have brass on the outside and chrome on the inside.  If you are buying high-end, however, the supplier may supply what you wish.

   If not, you could buy one of each then split the sets, matching the bronze from one set on one side of the door with nickel from the other set on the other side of the door, so long as the doors are the same thickness, neither has a lock, and possibly they are of the same hand.

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   Aberwacky | Jan 20, 2006 11:16pm | #2

   Some of the manufacturers now make reversible handles--no "handing" required.  The levers we used from Schlage, for example (that was a nice improvement).  It would be easy to do as you suggest and combine from two sets.

   The higher-end lockset makers offer sets with different interior and exterior knob/lever colors, but I've only seen those for exterior doors.

   Leigh 

   I am a domestic goddess!  I deserve three ovens (and two dishwashers)! I am a domestic goddess!  I deserve three ovens (and two dishwashers)! I am a domestic goddess!  I deserve three ovens (and two dishwashers). . .

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   DianeA | Jan 23, 2006 04:26am | #3

   Actually it's very easy to mix and match knobs and escutcheons on door hardware. A lot of the "restoration" type of hardware purveyors Sell the various knobs and cover plates by sets or by individual parts.

   Although you did not mention what your decor you may be able to find styles and colors to match your decor. I've put together lock sets that were antique brass on one side and polished nickle on the other.

   Rejuvenation is just one of many web purveyors.

   Diane

   http://www.rejuvenation.com/products/houseparts/index.html

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   Danielle | Jan 26, 2006 12:40am | #4

   Try Baldwin Brass (baldwinhardware.com). I recently asked a similar question on this forum as I was wanting bronze exterior knobs and pewter interior knobs. Just picked up the hardware over the weekend and love it!

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   connie363 | Jan 26, 2006 09:24am | #5

   Thank you for replying. I'll try Baldwin. Glad to know that someone else has done this and likes the look! Now to find bronze bathroom faucets that match the similar shade bronze doorknob. Run across any good websites for this?

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   Danielle | Jan 26, 2006 09:28pm | #6

   Hi Connie,

   Try http://victoriaspecialityhardware.com. They are located in Victoria, BC but they purchase most of their supplies from the United States and supply the weblinks of their suppliers.

    

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   gunderson1909 | Feb 15, 2006 08:53pm | #7

   Sorry to bust in on your discussion, but where did you get your copper range hood? Could you post photos of your kitchen? I'd love to see it - it sounds beautiful. We are at the beginning of our kitchen remodel in an A & C house and the whole copper/stainless mix has me stimied too.

   thanks

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   connie363 | Feb 15, 2006 09:24pm | #8

   I had the copper range hood made by a local shop here. Check out their website at http://www.thecopperworks.com in northern california. They do great work. For lights, I found a great copper shop in Texas that make all kinds of unique lights that give off interesting light patterns for the A & C style home. Very pricey, but very unique. http://www.twohillsstudio.com Our kitchen has no cabinets yet but I would be happy to post photos once done. Decided against the 11' copper wood cap I was thinking of. Decided it would be one diferent material too many for the room. Still not sure how this kitchen will turn out because I think the cabinets don't go up high enough and something additional will have to be done.