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Door Knockers: A Little Jewelry for Your Entryway
For a quick and easy upgrade to your home's front door, add a knocker that fits your home and personality
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Your home's first impression is made from the street. Does your front door make the right statement for you? One easy upgrade is the addition of a door knocker. It's a little like an earring for your entry — a stylish detail that adds glamour and showcases your and personality. Knockers were used in the past for saving tender knuckles from the 'tap tap tapping,' but these days are as much for fashion than function. There are many options in finishes, shapes and styles to fit every door and personality.
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A door knocker doesn't have to be flashy. If you want your door knocker to add detail but not be the center of attention, consider a bronze or iron finish. A simple ring knocker will add appeal and function. Coordinate your door hardware and lighting with complementary finishes.
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| Get a ring door knocker engraved with your initial for added uniqueness. This one from Pottery Barn comes in an array of finishes. |
The Colonial Style door knocker is a well-known look. But just because it has been around a long time doesn't mean it has to feel old. If you like a more contemporary style, use a nickel finish. Change out the rest of your door hardware so it completes the look, creating a grand colonial entrance.
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Think about your home and hobbies when selecting a door knocker. For an Arts and Crafts style home, a whimsical nature-related knocker would fit in perfectly. Add an insect-inspired door knocker. You can find others in the shapes of dragonflies, frogs, birds and more.
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If you have a Mission-style home and like a minimalist feel, this door knocker will work well.
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This starfish knocker would work for a home on the beach or one with a coastal look.
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| The traditional polished brass finish adds a regal feel to a front entrance, especially against black or red doors. The knocker used in this photo is a doctor's knocker, commonly found on the doors to doctors' offices and homes in early days. |
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If you have a large home, go for a large door knocker like the classic pineapple, which symbolizes welcome.
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This is my updated take on the classic brass Lion knocker popular in England during the Victorian age. Lions, and other animals, are symbols of protection. This pug is also a symbol for loyalty as man's best friend.
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| Here's a knocker for the equestrian. |
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| Have you ever thought about using door knockers on garage doors? |
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Knockers are not just for front doors. Use them on an office door or for the bedroom of a teen who likes a little warning before you enter.
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Jan Yatsko In Costa Rica, everyone has a fence around their house so the first entrance is not the front door to your house. Some people have buzzers, but the common practice in the countryside is to stand by the front gate and yell "upe, upe!" It's a verbal "knock, knock".
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Shoshana Gosselin Great custom. Very interesting :)
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Rachel Greathouse Great article Shoshana love it!
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bettyboogie Recently I put a whale door knocker on the bathroom door, the bathroom is nature themed (sort of) with some shells and a few subtle nautical pieces, not finished by any means but coming together. The door is in a short wide hall/passageway between kitchen and Dining room so I think it's working ok there.
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Atlas Homewares, Inc. Thanks for featuring the Atlas Homewares Mission Doorknocker in your story! To your readers, find lots more Atlas doorknockers, along with coordinating doorbells and house numbers at: http://www.atlashomewares.com/doorknocker.html 
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irondoors4u I like the oval one with M, looks elegant. Nice!
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Michael Healy Designs Thank you for featuring Michael Healy's Pug and Dragonfly Door Knockers! See more door knocker and doorbell ringer ideas at www.michaelhealy.com.
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