Young'uns!

Did you know that you can purchase these knobs at your local home improvement stores. They cost just a fraction of the vintage ones. 6.00 for two knobs aint' bad.
I bought these at Lowes and they come in that pretty brass everyone is gaga over..hehe!
If you look at the knob on the left picture above you will see a tiny hole where a small screw goes.
That screw tightens on another screw in your wood and you can use these as hooks to make projects like this...
I wanted to show you the before and after in one shot. You can paint that pretty brass to make it tone down a bit.
Now it looks like this! This is the same project that I showed y'all yesterday but with a twist.
Instead of fun vintage colors I did a solid black and sanded and stained. Still the old worn look going on but with a simple color change and different knobs you get a completely different look.
Are y'all getting tired of this old hat? I am!
Both of these coat racks are for sale but they are a bit heavy and I'm not sure on shipping. If you are interested just let me know and I can check on the shipping price for you.
Just look at em'...all cute and brassy. Have any great ideas using these knobs and want to share? We would love to hear about them!

35 comments:

Tracy @ comfortandluxury said...

Ooh, this one's pretty too! Very clever.

Anonymous said...

Susie this is BEAUTIFUL!!! You are so clever. I was wondering if you could explain a little more how the knob attaches to the wood. You might could also use Sophisticated Fininishes to cover the brass. Thanks for sharing with us!

Renee McCranie
reneemccr@aol.com

Walking on Sunshine... said...

Very pretty. Our previous house was an old one, built in the 20's. And every door knob was those beautiful glass ones. I wish now that when we left I had my hubby remove everyone and replace them with the ugly knobs. Oh well! Live and learn. Love the shelf, great idea!

southern queen bee said...

Good morning sister susie...Love those knobs. Will give ya a ringgie dinggie later this a.m.

Olivia and Me said...

Susie.. you rat dog.. heehee.. you gave away our wee lil' secret. I love the knobs both from Home Depot and Lowes.

Once again, a winner.

Suzann @ The Olive Cottage said...

Okay, I am LOVING this in black with the glass knobs.

duchess said...

Love this coat rack even better.
Those cute knobs look great just lying around.

white flower design said...

Thanks for the great tip. I am excited to start working with these inexpensive crystal knobs. The vintage ones are great, but difficult to get a matched set that attach easily. Take care, Lori

The Busy Blaine's said...

My daughter has an old iron bed and it was missing the knobs on the headboard and footboard. We looked everywhere for some old one's and decided we were not going to pay what most were asking for so I bought the new one's just like yours. Didn't like the brass so we dipped them in MOD PODGE and rolled them in beads (seed beads in pastel colors) and they turned out GREAT!! They screwed right on the headboard and footboard and look wonderful!!!

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Very very pretty...but why did you change the brass? ha ha ha!

The Vintage Modern Girl said...

oh i love it!!! i would love to spend a day inside your brain! :-)

Tricia Anne said...

Oy! I can't keep up! :o) I love the colored rack and then when I saw this one ... oh boy! :o)
Very nice!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

Six in One Hand said...

Running by Lowes today!!!!!

What a great idea.

Stephanie said...

It looks mahvelous! Love it!!

Kasey said...

good deal.
do you ever sleep?
xo

Cheryl said...

I love both coat and hat racks you made, but this one is my fave. I am partial to glass or porcelain knobs and they just pop off the black.
I have seen folks use smaller glass or porcelain knobs above a window and hang curtains off of them.
How is the cottage coming?

Darlene said...

That looks beautiful! LOVE those knobs!

Runner Mom said...

I think this rack is my fav too--just because of the glass knobs! Love what you did with the brass! I did the same with "1980 vintage" brass light fixtures in the bathroom! They look so much better!

Hugs!
Susan

The Flying Bee said...

Love it, of course. Would love it in white, too. You're probably doing that one right now as I type this! You are like an energizer bunny! Ha Ha! I love it! That's why I posted about you. You are amazing!

xo,
Adrienne

Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry said...

Super cute! Look at you go with all your lil racks! Love them...

Debbie said...

I love those knobs, very cute!

Love the Decor! said...

Ooh love the black one!!
Just thought I would share with you that my friend LOVED her initial plaque. Thanks again for getting it out so quickly.

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Lovely, Susie. :) I had no idea you can get new *vintage* knobs. :) Yeah, that brass would have to go. :)

Tracey said...

They really are pretty knobs...what a great project too! Happy Thursday to you Susie!!!

:) T

mah said...

I love the whole thing! including the hat!!!

Jane said...

Another cute coat rack project!! It is amazing how a color and knob change completely transforms the look of the coatrack. Love them all but this one is my favorite (so far).

Brenda said...

I have always dearly loved clear glass knobs. Evokes memories of my childhood.
Brenda

Draffin Bears said...

Oh just beautiful Susie, love the glass knobs and what fun on a coat rack.

Hugs
Carolyn

Bay said...

Really Susie, another one. Jeez, take a break already.

Truely they are gorgeous and you are so very talented.
I have an idea...and I have some not so new knobs that'll be perfect....You've inspired me.

Sarah said...

Ooh, I love the glass doorknobs. :) I was very lucky to have my neighbour gift me with a box of vintage ones.

I love the project - I think I'll try it out with the left over knobs.

Shelia said...

Hi Dear Susieness! Oh, these knobs are wonderful! I love how they look on your pretty hanger. I'm so glad to see you're back to your little ole creative self!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

erin... said...

Yay!! I have been on the hunt for vintage ones to make curtain tie backs and have been unsuccessful! I called my local Lowes and they have em!! Fun weekend project!

Leanne said...

Love the knobs! I'm really writing to thank you for the plaque I ordered and received recently. I ordered the one with the birdnest on the front and the writing in the background. It's beautiful! Thanks again!

Melanie said...

Oooh, I've been looking for a knob like that! Find vintage ones all the time, but those won't work for what I need.

Thanks for posting it!

Ruth said...

I love it with the glass knobs. It's gorgeous.

Ruth