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Appliances have a big footprint, so it’s no wonder that manufacturers have been busy trying to make them disappear beneath decorator-friendly panels for years. For those looking for period-sensitive styling, though, there are three ways to create a nostalgic look—and it’s possible to mix and match these approaches.

Most of us have an easy familiarity with hardware styles, except when it comes to choosing the right fittings for our own houses. Let’s look at hardware through the decades.