It’s hard to imagine getting excited about doorknobs, but I know enough about home decor to realize that it’s the little things that really make the difference. I’ve seen entirely too many homes and apartments outfitted with outdated bronze-finish doorknobs and fixtures. If I could replace all of them with these beautiful knob kits from ModKnobs, I would do it in a heartbeat.
The ModKnobs Matte series is made in Seattle from reclaimed PaperStone, a material that is made of 100% post-consumer recycled cardboard and most popularly used for countertops. In fact, these knobs are made from the scraps that remain after countertop installations. They come in two styles — Matte pivot or Matte standard — and three colors: slate, denim or mocha.
And I love the story behind ModKnobs too. When creators Jeff and Mary LaCoste started remodeling their modern home, they were having a tough time finding cool doorknobs. So like any enterprising husband, Jeff decided to design and make his own.
Jeff, I personally want to thank you for your vision. Your designs could help transform so many homes from 80s drab to modern fab.
Why It’s Green:
- Made in Seattle, WA
- Made of reclaimed Paperstone scraps from countertop installations
Price: $65-130
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
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I have seen these in person and they are really nice. They are really attention getting. They feel great in your hand. The quality is really high.
It’s the little things that really make the difference…SO TRUE SO TRUE.
Those are cool door knobs. I like your blog’s emphasis on green living.