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Front of house: the best door knobs, knockers and numbers
Give your front door a quick update with the latest hardware accessories that signal to the street your style credentials
It has been said that a doorknob is your home’s handshake – the all-important first interaction people have with your abode. Although small, these accessories and pieces of hardware have the power to influence what people think of your space, so choose wisely…
‘Flessum’ door knocker, Bartoli Design
Seen here in a contemporary matte chrome finish, the ‘Flessum’ door knocker is a carefully considered accent for those with a minimalist home. It’s part of the Italian design studio’s wider ‘Contemporary Handles’ collection, which champions sleek forms and expert manufacturing. £120, colombodesign.it
‘Grove’ door pull and letter plate, Rowen & Wren
These matching hardware pieces are handmade from solid brass, in line with the homeware company’s commitment to craftsmanship. Whether applied to a colourful townhouse or the front door of a farmhouse, they add an understated flourish to any home. £44 for door pull; £64 for letter plate, rowenandwren.co.uk
‘Sculptural’ house numbers, Petra Hardware
Dutch sculptor Reinoud Oudshoorn originally designed these raised door numbers for buildings in the Olympian Quarter in Amsterdam, with the belief that ‘every resident should have a sculpture of their own’. Each number measures 17 centimetres tall and is cast in solid aluminium, meaning it’s built to last. £466 each, petrahardware.com
‘Goddess Demetra’ doorknob, Anthologist
Taking its name and design from a Greek goddess who symbolises agriculture and the cycle of the seasons, this doorknob (which the Athens-based brand describes as ‘an invitation’ and an ‘objet d’art’) will welcome you come winter, spring, summer or autumn. £275, anthologist.com
‘Wire’ house number, Naknak
If you’re after a retro aesthetic, Naknak’s ‘Wire’ house numbers might do the trick as they’re inspired by the custom door numbers found on old streets and neon city lights. The best thing about them is that they come in a range of hues and can be paired with coordinating letters. Approx £20 each, naknakstore.com
‘Brompton’ door pull, Grace & Glory
If a doorknob is the home’s handshake, then independent British label Grace & Glory’s ‘Brompton’ is one of the firmest on the market. Gripping is made easy thanks to a knurled outer edge and its palm-sized circumference. £159, graceandgloryhome.co.uk
‘Bumble Bee’ door knocker, Cox & Cox
Delicately etched wings fan out from a bulbous body that doubles as a door knocker on this bee-shaped design. It’s a playful alternative to traditional front door hardware that is certain to give you and your guests a buzz. £65, coxandcox.co.uk
House number, Jim Lawrence
Like everything Jim Lawrence produces, this iron house number is finished by hand at the brand’s Suffolk workshop using traditional techniques. Functional yet elegant, the 6.8 centimetre-tall numeral is the perfect final touch to a smart entrance. £11, jim-lawrence.co.uk
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