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Home HOMES Decorating

The one design feature your home exterior needs

It’s affordable to purchase, easy to install.

Your front door can have a big impact on the overall façade of your home. It can make or break a first impression, and in fact, painting your door a particular colour can even increase the value of your home. However, there’s one design feature that very few homes have these days, despite the fact it adds instant charm to your house. We’re talking about the humble door knocker.

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Door knockers have a long history, and have been used across the globe in ancient Greece, Rome, and 16th century England, but a door knocker can add personality to your home. Here’s how to choose the perfect door knocker to suit the style of your home.  

1. Traditional

Perfect for homes with a traditional design, a gold, brass or silver circular door knocker feels timeless, but looks sophisticated when paired with a matching number.

2. Nautical

Perfect for coastal or Hamptons-style homes, a nautical door knocker It’s a nice touch to an overall scheme.

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3. Quirky

Add some personality to your door by selecting a knocker with quirky details, such as this rabbit one. It’ll add a point of difference to contemporary homes or townhouses.

4. Pop-culture

A top-notch selection for on-trend homes, a personality-packed door knocker that references current trends and pop-culture is bound to be a conversation-starter.  

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5. Victorian

For those living in a Victorian home with classic characteristics, a classic lions-head knocker may be more suitable. Pair it with a glossy black door for maximum glam-factor.

6. Personalised

Why not add the family name to the front door?

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7. Low-key

Suitable for most styles of homes, this low-key door knocker has enough detail to look like a considered addition to the door, but is classic enough not to draw too much attention to itself.

Does your home need a facelift? Watch the BHG team give this old home a new face in the video below. 

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