The Doors of Georgetown
If you follow us on Instagram you’ve seen some of the beautiful doors that we’ve posted from around Georgetown. There’s something to be said for a beautiful door that makes you feel instantly welcomed, and curious for what lies behind. It’s an easy and fairly inexpensive way to instantly update the curb appeal on your home. What makes so many of the doors around Georgetown unique is their door knockers. Today I’ve rounded up a few great knockers to get you thinking about giving your door a makeover.
1. Lion Head Door Knocker 2. Michael Healy Bay Scallop Knocker 3. Solid Brass Crab Knocker 4. Brass Pineapple Knocker 5. Vintage French Ball in Hand Knocker 6. Mid-Century Brass Fox Knocker 7. Brass Anchor Door Knocker 8. Michael Healy Dragonfly in Flight Knocker
And here’s a few of the doors that inspired this roundup . . .
To update your door, choose your favorite color paint, give your door a good sanding and paint with a quality outdoor semi-gloss paint. I have been happy with Behr’s Marquee Exterior Paint & Primer. The primer ensures good coverage, sometimes with just one coat. Most doors can be covered with a quart of paint. Let your paint cure for a few days before finishing it off with your favorite knocker. Etsy and Ebay are a great source for vintage finds, many at prices far below the local antique shop. Now share your finished door with us by hashtagging your photo #georgetownhousetour on Instagram or Facebook.