The Home Accessory You Didn't Know You Needed This Summer – 20 Chic Doorstops That’ll Hold Back Slamming Doors in Style

'Tis the season of windows open and warm breezes flowing. Keep your home free from unexpected slams with a stylish doorstop that doubles as decor

an assortment of decorative door stops
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Picture this: it's a breezy summer day and you've decided to open up all of the windows in your house. The warm air is flowing inside, the curtains are billowing with the breeze, and all feels calm and peaceful. But suddenly, a strong gust sweeps through, and nearly every door in the house slams shut with the most resounding wham. This disturbance instantly ruins the mood. However, it's easily avoided with a doorstop.

Nowadays, doorstops are so much more than simple rubber blocks that wedge between doors and floors. Instead, they're decorative design features that can add character to your home while serving a clear purpose. Some lean modern in style, like West Elm's Pebbled Terrazzo Doorstop, while others take on more whimsical forms, like Anthropologie's Ida Peacock Doorstop. Think of them as the accent detail you didn't know you needed this summer – the saving grace for breezy days that give your home just a little more personality too.

If you're keen on keeping your windows wide open all summer long to filter your home with fresh air, then you need a stylish doorstop to ensure the season is slam-free. Ahead, find 20 of the most unique options that'll bring practical functionality and a touch of charm to your home.


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Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.