The Doorbell – The Prettiest, Little Front Door Detail

January 18, 2019
IN: curb appeal, doorbell, front door, front entrance, front exterior, front porch, house #7

I’m a big fan of details in design. So doorbells totally matter to me.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

(*Sidenote – How fun would that palm tree doorbell be on a beach house?!)

I replaced the doorbell on our current home (our sixth house) not long after move-in day. Selecting option 1 (pictured above), I decided to give it an “antique makeover” with some rub ‘n buff in gold leaf. And over three years later this is still one of my favorite house updates I’ve done around here.

Now I’m currently trying to decide on a doorbell for our seventh house. And I’m having trouble choosing a favorite.

Press or Pineapple Doorbell?

Option #1 – Press

This one is simple but charming. And I really dig it’s vintage style.

Option #2 – Pineapple

But this one has southern hospitality written all over it. And I imagine with gas lanterns on a light pink house it will really shine.

What are your thoughts?

An Easy How-to Video

If you’ve been wanting to replace your doorbell, this video is super easy-to-follow. I promise, this is the easiest DIY home project you’ll ever do! If I can do it, anyone can. 😉

Replacing your doorbell is one of those little changes that makes such a huge impact. At least I think so. A beautiful doorbell makes such a wonderful first impression!

Look how pretty number 8 (pictured above) looks installed here! That square shape is really lovely.

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Love the pineapple one.

Option 1 is a MUST!

Love the pineapple….spoke to me right away as friendly and happy! Haha is it possible for an inanimate object to project feelings? YEP! Your blog is wonderful! Can’t wait to see all of your house 7 ideas!

I’m in Charleston right now, for the first time, for a girls weekend, and I totally feel that pineapple doorbell vibe. Aside from that one, option 8 with it’s big, bold symmetric self is my overall favorite. I may just be switching out my current blah $5 doorbell for that beauty there. What fun! It is all in the details, as I see everywhere I turn, here in historic Charleston.