| Traditional Knockers for Victorian and Modern | | | | is important to follow a few basic steps. First, if |
| Homes | | | | you are using existing holes from a previous |
| Door knockers have been an elegant and popular | | | | knocker pay attention to the center to center |
| addition to homes throughout time, reaching their | | | | mounting distance - this varies between knockers. |
| peak in the Renaissance, Romanesque and Gothic | | | | Second, choose a knocker that is proportional in |
| eras. Although designs and materials have varied, | | | | size to the door you are installing it on. Larger |
| the basic function has remained the same; to alert | | | | front doors typically have larger knockers. |
| home owners they have a visitor. A door | | | | Replacing older and worn doorknob sets with |
| knocker is perhaps the most prominent feature | | | | beautiful brass or crystal knobs is a great way to |
| on a front door so selecting a style that reflects | | | | update your entryway door also. Choose a |
| your unique personality is important. | | | | traditional or roped pattern to coordinate with |
| Sizes and Finishes | | | | your new knocker and a kick plate in the same |
| Traditional door knockers range in size but the | | | | finish. The front door is the first impression guests |
| average door knocker is between 5 and 8 inches. | | | | will have of your home so create a beautiful |
| The most basic door knockers consist of a ring | | | | entryway set that focuses on detail. |
| and striking plate (which is sometimes a separate | | | | Where to Find |
| component from the actual knocker). Although | | | | LookInTheAttic & Company offers a wide |
| now door knockers are more ornamental than | | | | variety of traditional door knockers in several |
| functional in most homes (they were replaced by | | | | sizes and finishes. They also offer kick plates |
| doorbells) they can still be used on modern and | | | | (standard and custom sized) as well as entryway |
| Victorian homes. This style knocker is available in | | | | doorknob sets. Replacing your exterior home |
| a variety of finishes including Polished Brass, | | | | hardware is a great way to update your home |
| Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel | | | | without spending a lot of time and money. Look |
| and Oil Rubbed Bronze. Use a common finish for | | | | for solid brass construction to ensure durability |
| your knocker, door knob and kick plate to create | | | | and be sure to ask questions. By adding or |
| a common theme for your door and tie the look | | | | replacing your old knocker with a solid brass |
| together. | | | | traditional knocker you can bring new life to your |
| How to Choose | | | | front door. |
| When selecting a new knocker for your home it | | | | |