Are you trying to think of ways to add a little pizazz to your entryway by installing a new doorbell button? Okay…maybe not. But, if by chance you were thinking about it or you’re gathering ideas like we like to do, then read on happy homeowner.
Even if you’re not thinking about doorbell buttons, you might think about swapping your old, boring push button for one of these far more interesting decorative ones.
Whether you are looking for something modern, cool, rustic, or just off-the-wall, you’ve got to check out these awesome choices of doorbell buttons.
Obviously, prices will vary widely depending on the source, style and materials, but that’s the price you’ll pay for a doorbell button that will make your visitors stop and admire your excellent doorbell button.
Doorbell buttons are obviously not on the top of most homeowners’ to-do list. It’s more like way towards the bottom of the list, in fact, it should be one of the final touches for your home decor.
It’s one of those fun things to do that should be an easy decision. Don’t confuse easy decision making with a short time period in which to find what you’re looking for. If you’re like me, you search and then search some more and then FINALLY, you see it and you’ve got to have it. It’s a passion kind of thing.
The cool thing about it is that whatever style of doorbell button you go with, it will set the tone when company comes to your door. Think about it. When was the last time you visited a friend or relative and made note of the extraordinary doorbell button?
That’s what I’m talking about. First impressions are lasting impressions.
Let’s start with a great collection of doorbell buttons that come in a variety of finishes.
Classic weathered-look from yesteryear
Antique brass with lighted center – very nice looking.
A painted flamingo doorbell button for your beach house.
A frog mouth doorbell button – humorous
Spore contemporary doorbell buttons
Lighted surface design by Craftmade
Pull-chain door bells:
Antique shopkeeper style door bells
Esschert Design doorbell birds
CraftHome, Company’s Coming, Doorbell Factory, and Door Knockers and Bells offer some great doorbell buttons. They have them divided out by styles, finishes and themes, which is cool:
- Animals and Insects
- Antique Designs
- Arts & Crafts
- Bronze Plated
- Cast Bronze
- Cast Metal
- Circle Designs
- Crests & Ornaments
- Dog Breeds
- Fleur De Lis
- Gothic
- Handcast Bronze
- Handcrafted Copper
- Hearing Impaired
- Made in USA
- Military Insignia
- Modern Designs
- Multi-Buttons
- Name Plate Buttons
- Painted Buttons
- Patriotic
- Plants and Flowers
- Rustic
- Seaside Designs
- Solid Brass
- Solid Bronze
- Solid Lead-Free Pewter
- Sports Buttons
- Stainless Steel
- Stone
- Texas & Southwest
- Tile & White Oak Wood
- Verdigris
- Wireless Buttons
- Zinc
This is an easy DIY project that will set your home apart from the rest. Give it a try.
photo via Door Knockers and Bells
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