No, don't mix knob and lever hardware. I can't belive that reputable hardward manufacturers don't make a single or double dummy knob set. Good luck on your project.

We have a totally traditional house and have levers and they don't look modern at all. Funny story though. When DS was in college he came home one day and was trudging down the hall, as boys that age are apt to do, and caught the strap of his back pack on the lever handle of the linen closet. Because he was moving rather quickly, before he knew what was happening, it spun him around and slammed his face into the wall. When he called to tell me he was going to the eye doctor to replace the glasses that were just broken, he couldn't stop lauging. He's 35 now and we still laugh about it. That being said, I've caught the strap of my purse on DM's door knobs many times, so I think there are pros and cons for each. I did read somewhere that levers were better for the elderly and handicapped. Good luck!

Hi PPS7, when I built a year ago, I decided to go w/ORB because I wanted an *older* look/feel to the home~*I* feel it accomplishes what I wanted. Yes, I did all my door hardware, door stops, as well as bathroom fixtures in the same finish. My light fixtures are mostly black w/ the exception of chandeliers. IMO, it's a personal choice. I like continuity in a home, that's why I chose to do everything in an ORB. If i were in your shoes, I would use the ORB as the black looks much to flat to me~light fixtures don't have to match in either case. Hope i've helped. ;o)

I use Baldwin knobs. The half dummy is a small 1/2 inch bore hole similar to a cabinet knob with a small matching plate on the back of the door. This would be used for a closet door where you don't see the back of the door. The knobs come with a template for the hole. You just use a 1/2 inch regular drill bit, takes 30 seconds. My Baldwin full dummy is a spindle through the 1/2 inch hole with a fixed knob on either side. It looks like a regular door knob but doesn't turn so it is used on doors that you see both sides. I would definitely get a full dummy set for your doors since it is a passageway. Just make sure your guy doesn't drill regular bore holes in the door. I ordered closet doors prebored and am stuck using a regular functioning knob set since the holes are too big for a dummy set. I guess some dummy knobs must just get screwed on from the front? Maybe that is what you were looking at? I thought they all worked like Balwins.