Opening and closing the door is as bread-and-butter a function as they come, but that doesn’t mean that the door knob needs to be dull. Door knobs can be found everywhere around the home, from the main entrances to room doors to closet doors. You may as well get some decorative mileage out of them. All door knobs from these quality manufacturers look great and lean towards a sleeker transitional or modern look.
The following are the main door knob subcategories:
Privacy door knobs are meant for doors that you want should be lockable, but not with an ordinary lock, as you would for a home entrance. A privacy door knob is typically as bathroom door knobs and as adult bedroom door knobs. If locked, the door can be opened from the outside with a small non-key tool.
Dummy door knobs are meant for doors where you want a knob for the looks and to open and close it, but you don’t need the latch mechanism of a doorknob to keep it closed. The knob is simply mounted on the door and is commonly found as closet door knobs. Full dummy door knobs include dummy knobs for both sides of the door. Single dummy door knobs feature a single knob for one side.
Passage door knobs are designed for doors that require a regular door knob latch mechanism to keep it closed, but should not be lockable. A passage door knob is commonly found on doors that open to playrooms, children’s bedrooms, and the like.