Since the door was first created we’ve found various ways to keep it open – typically with a bulky heavy object rammed against the door which is neither practical or aesthetically pleasing. What you need is a door stop that does the job it is intended for but isn’t just a chuck of wood or brick. Designers are always coming up with weird and wonderful ways to prop open a door and today we have an array of doorstops to choose from.

When was the first door stop used?

Evidence of the use of door stops has been found in 18^th century England where lead bricks were all the rage to keep a door open (until someone discovered that toxins in lead were dangerous and so they swiftly stopped using them). However, it’s likely that doors were kept open with objects long before that so it’s best to assume that the door stop has been around as long as the door in one form or another.

These days we want a door stop that reflects our home or style and fortunately we can buy something a little bit better than a block of toxic metal.

Door stops for the home

Door stops are useful everyday objects for the home. It can be extremely irritating to keep opening doors when you’re moving things in to, out of or around the house so a door stop comes in handy in those situations.

Door stops are also beneficial during the summer when you’re trying to keep cool. By opening a few windows and propping the doors open with a door stop, you allow air to circulate through the home which helps to keep the temperature down. Not so good in the winter I hear you say and you’d be right. So consider those social gatherings or parties when you want your guests to move through the house without constantly opening and closing doors. You’ll want a few door stops for that.

The door stop is, and always will be, a popular item but don’t just think of the practicalities of such a product, think about how it looks too. Make the door stop a talking point in your home and buy something that is decorative, fun and stylish.

These dog door stoppers are handmade from natural materials, filled with a man-made fibre and have gravel in the dog’s feet to make a sturdy and reliable door-stopping best friend.

 

If a dog isn’t your ideal companion, how about a duck and duckling to help you around the house?

 

This key door stop has a dual function ‚Äì it can help keep a door open or you can place it against the bottom of the door to keep it locked when you’re in the room. Made from non-slip rubber, the fun key design is ideal for kids bedrooms.

 

Prefer to have your own servant to do all the work? No problem, James the Doorman will take care of your door stopping requirements silently and efficiently. And you don’t even have to tip him!

 

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