Doorknockers

Figure A

Everyone had a doorknocker before the age of doorbells. The first type were simple rings attached to the doors of medieval churches. Today, these pieces add a beautiful finishing touch to any door and are available in a variety of styles.

• The decoration of a front door is the statement to the world about who you are and who lives in the house. Originally, doorknockers were signage for a home, which indicated one's profession.
• There are traditional knockers such as a lion's head or a pineapple, which is the symbol of hospitality. For something a little less formal, try a butterfly, crab or seahorse.
• As the shapes of doorknockers have evolved, so have the finishes. Wood and polished brass were the materials at hand in the past but now oil-rubbed bronze and chrome are available (figure A).

Figure B

A doorknocker completes the picture of the front of the house and adds balance to the door.

Be an individual when selecting a knocker. Don't buy what the neighbors have--get something fun that says you live there.

Since horseshoes are considered good luck, secure two different sizes with a glued hinge and a knob on the top one to a painted plaque (figure B).

Resources
doorknockers
Knobs 'N Knockers
Peddlers Village, Shop #22
State St.
Lahaska, PA 18931
Phone: 215-794-8045
Fax: 215-794-0435
Website: www.knobsnknockers.com
Guests
Donna Costantino
Knobs 'N Knockers
Peddlers Village, Shop #22
Lahaska, PA 18931
Phone: 215-794-8045
Fax: 215-794-0435
URL: www.knobsnknockers.com

Phyllis Haldeman
Knobs 'N Knockers
Peddlers Village, Shop #22
Lahaska, PA 18931
Phone: 215-794-8045
Fax: 215-794-0435
URL: www.knobsnknockers.com
Also in this Episode

Smart Design : Episode SDN-213
•	Black and White Design
•	Welcoming Entries
•	Window Blinds
•	Doorknockers