Handwritten letters may be an endangered species but a slim, elegant mail slot (or maybe you say “letter plate?”) will always be a stylish accessory for the well-dressed front door.
We’re rounded up 10 of our favorite mail slots—from classic styles to sleek, modern lozenges—in a variety of finishes for your consideration. Junk mailers, take note: If your bulky catalogs don’t fit through the door, it’s no accident.
Is the concept of “mail” old-fashioned? We hope not. Here are more of our favorite mailboxes to encourage handwritten letters, postcards, and the occasional love note:
- 10 Easy Pieces: Slim Mailboxes
- Curb Appeal: A Custom Mailbox with Style to Spare
- 10 Easy Pieces: Indestructible Mailboxes
- Thinking about upping your Curb Appeal game? See our curated Hardscape 101 design guides to Exterior Hardware 101, Pavers, and Exteriors & Facades.