Doorbells, Mailboxes & House Numbers

Where Mailboxes, Doorbells & House Numbers Work Best

Doorbells and chimes are just another way to accent the outside of the home with color and contemporary style. Square or round, bright or subtle, these guys know how to properly announce your friends and family--with distinction. Modern doorbells are one of those extra little details that really make a house into your home, and door chimes offer a layer of melodic harmony for designer charm. It goes without saying that doorbells and chimes are best by the front door (unless you're really controlling over who comes into your room unannounced), but there are a few reasons beyond the obvious that make these modern doorbells particularly useful. Many feature LED lights in them, making your door distinct and easy to find in the dark. And these great designs can often be added to existing systems in new and remodeled homes as well.

A modern mailbox is the ideal accenting piece to the front door, offering exceptional style and color that is hard to not notice. Aside from being well-designed, these wall-mounted mailboxes serve a functional purpose by providing plenty of space to store your mail. Whether you choose a stainless steel mailbox, one that is fashioned after the middle of the century or one that really pops with color, a new mailbox is guaranteed to deliver the decorative impact you need for your porch.

Finally, allow your home to announce its presence in the neighborhood with a selection of decorative house numbers. These unique address plaques, house numbers and house letters are offered in 3D variations, sleek stainless steel designs and colorful options, all in modern fonts to play into the contemporary scheme of your home. They will quickly identify your home to friends and family, while also quickly announcing your choice of aesthetics.

Front Porch Hardware for Every Style

To help make your space rich with contemporary character, you'll need to select front porch designs with a modern touch. Because stainless steel hardware is typically contemporary, look to the house numbers from Blomus. Specifically, Blomus' SIGNO collection includes clean, sleek numbers in large designs, available in numbers 0 to 9. A contemporary mailbox from Modern Mailbox or HouseArt will pair well with these house numbers too. Or if you prefer a retro look for the front porch, turn to Modern Mailbox. And be sure to see the Spore collection for a doorbell that rings loud with modern character.

How to Choose the Best Doorbells, Mailboxes & House Numbers

Before you can properly dress up your front porch, you'll need to figure out what might be missing from the area. Start by assessing the current color palette of your porch. If it's full of color, it will happily welcome colorful LED doorbells. Pay careful attention to the size of the doorbell or mailbox you'll be replacing and take out the measuring tape if you need to. And if you're thinking about adding house numbers, be sure there is a place where you can mount them to the wall. If you have any questions about the modern doorbells, mailboxes and house numbers featured here, please call our home decor experts at 877.445.4486.

Other Considerations

Finish the "face" of your home with a welcoming outdoor wall sconce. The proper wall sconce will further extend the welcoming hand of your front porch and will pair well with sleek, modern hardware. Or consider a porch chandelier to really make a statement for your outdoor entryway. Help keep the elements relegated to the front porch with a well-chosen doormat too. Finally, look to the selection of post lights to create a warm welcome before your guests even reach the front steps.