I recently had a new front door installed. And it was long (long!) overdue. My old wooden door, original to the house, was worn, warped, and refused to stay closed unless locked. So, a cheery red door with side lights provided some much-needed curb appeal. Of course, along with the new door, I wanted to choose an updated doorknocker, which I consider the “jewelry” of the entrance.
For a beautiful door knocker that reflected my life-long love of horses, I turned to The Tack Room. This South Carolina company is something of an institution for equestrians and has been family-owned for over 50 years. Not only do they carry all the necessary gear (saddles, grooming, clothing) but they also offer an impressive home décor section. You’ll find stunning lighting, tableware, textiles, and of course, equestrian and fox hunting themed doorknockers.
I selected the brass stirrup, pictured. (And yes, that’s actually my new door.) Crafted from solid brass in a traditional shiny finish, this doorknocker was just the accent I wanted to finish off the final look! It was also easy to install (3 small screws fit into pre-drilled holes). Retail $38.00
In addition to this door knocker, The Tack Room has several other options for horse lovers (it was a difficult choice). Other top contenders included a horse head encircled by a horse shoe and even a wily fox. Ultimately, this sleek stirrup felt proportionate to my modest suburban home. Visit The Tack Room to see the entire line.
Now that the door and door knocker are installed, my front entrance has never looked so good! Click here for more Simple Tips for Improving Curb Appeal. And, to learn what more about choosing just the right color for your front door, visit What Your Front Door Color Says About You.
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