# Stone Door Knockers Unique Elegant Design Simplicity from Common Materials By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-10-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-door-knocker References: [blog.victorianplumbing](http://blog.victorianplumbing.co.uk/category/Door-Furniture.aspx) & [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2008/07/stone-door-knocker.php) The rock door knocker is handmade in Sonoma County, California of [stainless steel plate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house) and a wire handle artfully wrapped around a common, unique [river rock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool). It's a bit like door jewelry in its elegant simplicity and style. San Francisco-based husband-wife design team of Nerio Festa and Heidi Hummler joined their creative forces in 1994. They design natural, artistic pieces and craft them using a minimal amount of electricity. **Implications** - The Stone Door Knocker is an interesting way to spice up your front door and rid you of that [pesky doorbell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-doorbell). Also, by not using your doorbell you are conserving energy! The duo that created the stone door knockers also feel that it would look great on bathroom doors and offices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Door Knockers:** Opportunity to create unique and artistic door knockers using alternative materials and sustainable processes. - **Minimal Energy Usage Design:** Incorporate sustainable design practices that use minimal electricity or alternative energy sources. - **Functional Home Decor:** Integrate functional design elements into everyday home decor items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore incorporating functional design elements into everyday items to increase interest and usability. - **Sustainable Design:** Companies in various industries can explore sustainable design practices that use alternative materials or require minimal electricity. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique and artistic home decor items using traditional or alternative materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Domed Door Knob Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h03-knob-on-half-moon.md) - [3D-Printed Door Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles.md) - [Sculptural Door Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-door-handle.md) - [Industrial Sculptural Door Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-door-wedge.md) - [Charming Avian Door Chimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timbre-tori-door-chime.md) - [Voice Access Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceactivated-building.md) - [Tooth-Shaped Active Doorbell Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skitter.md) - [Elegant Wooden Pull Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ribbon-pull.md) - [Bold Wooden Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wide-guy-door-pull.md)