I have all natural wood doors (and windows) with 1980's antique brass finish hardware. When I recently replaced my french doors, I selected an aged brass that is halfway between what's everywhere else in the house and ORB. I really prefer the warmness of brass/bronze with wood. Here are some pics of satin nickel (not my home). The first one is very bright, the others are more muted, which I think looks better...so it might depend on the color of wood and the brightness of the hardware. [traditional entry design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-entryway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_741~s_2107) by dc metro kitchen and bath Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. [traditional entry design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-entryway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_741~s_2107) by dc metro kitchen and bath Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. I found quite a few pics with nickel finish hardware similar to this, where the hardware is very contemporary and chunky. I think it looks great, and probably better than a darker finish, but it's really all about the hardware. [contemporary entry design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-entryway-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_741~s_2103) by san francisco general contractor Cardea Building Co. Hope this helps.

Thank you HollyKay! Olychick, my momma didnâÂÂt raise no quitter lol. Sometimes itâÂÂs unfortunate that I donâÂÂt give up on some things though but itâÂÂs not in my blood. Now that they are done IâÂÂm glad I kept at it. Marcolo, nice to see you! I donâÂÂt think they looked great to start with either. However, I do like the idea of saving some original things no matter how bad. In my mind I like to envision the original owners coming in and still being able to recognize stuff⦠but with a spin. ThatâÂÂs why I didnâÂÂt take the whole Fred Flintstone fireplace out. I just removed the upper half and added a mantel. The âÂÂbeforeâ door finish also went around the entire house ceiling molding and looked horrible with eight foot walls. The moldings are now painted the same as wall color but in a semi-gloss (the ceiling looks like it grew a few feet higher), except master where the molding is in the baseboard color. ItâÂÂs amazing how little things can make such a difference in this little 80âÂÂs house.

Find out what they are sold for at the Salvage Warehouse and then figure if you're lucky you can ask half of the price though they might offer only a third. Also, consider donating to Habitat for Humanity. The tax write-off might be worth more to you. Here's what they sell for in Chicago at Salvage One. https://salvageone.com/product-category/elements/doors-hardware/

Matters NOT. WHAT MATTERS IS does your hardware selection, the door stain or color or the hardware on that door in both style and finish...........suit the door itself, and also the exterior of your home. We certainly don't know that. Do we?