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Stylish letter boxes: Boost kerb appeal with our top 5!

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Along with stylish landscaping, there’s nothing like a smart letterbox to lift a home’s kerbside appeal. And with our online shopping addiction showing no signs of abating, the latest letterbox designs have been cleverly created to safely stow large packages too. “Online parcel delivery increased by approximately 20 per cent last year and we were therefore challenged to create new designs that adapt to this upward trend,” says Jacqueline Hughes of Northcote Pottery. Here we bring your our top five.

Arko contemporary letterbox: Available in a veritable rainbow of shades (seven to be exact!), this super modern design is inspired by the classic letterbox shape. It’s made from rust proof zinc plated steel with a powder coated finish and you can choose between a white or grey mail slot. The letterbox also comes with a lockable hinged door and powder coated galvanised post with adjustable mounting plate. $350.

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Northcote Pottery Spence letterbox: This minimalist option conceals a secured extra-large cavity that can accommodate Australia Post satchels up to 5kg allowing you to receive and leave parcels securely. The design also features a combination lock so that you can provide your postman or courier with an access code for the rear hatch in your delivery instructions. $229.

Northcote Pottery Spence letterbox

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The clever design features a combination lock at the rear

DesignByThem omTom Letterbox: Available in four fun shades including red, light grey, duck egg blue and yellow, this punchy option is perfect for injecting a dose of fun at the front door. The design is made from stainless and zinc plated steel with a powder coat finish. $149. Jen has this one at her house!

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Milkcan Parcel Pal A4 Dropbox: This clever letterbox has a safe and secure back door key lock and front door re-settable combination lock for bigger parcels. The postie simply opens the front door before placing the parcel into the open door chute and when the door closes, the delivery drops into the compartment below. For further security, as the door is opened an internal floor rises up to block access to the mail and parcel compartment so deliveries remain safe. $245.

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Northcote Pottery Lewis pillar letterbox: Another one inspired by the traditional mailbox shape, this design can be painted any colour and features an enlarged door and combination lock too. $259.

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The letterbox that will have you be the talk of the street

Living in Melbourne’s iconic Carlton, Leah Harcourt would unleash her creativity by making mini displays in her windows. A delight to visiting family and friends, and even passers by, the windowscapes would document Melbourne life, family milestones and the general happenings of the world.

But when it was time for Leah and her family to move out of Carlton, to a home in Clifton Hill without a street window, the question came: how could she continue her newfound creativity?

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What Leah decided to do was swap the window displays for a letterbox with a front window and display box, that would allow for interchangeable scenes. And the possibilities became endless! Since moving, Leah has displayed everything from glowing lights for Melbourne’s White Night, to rainbows for marriage equality, a letterbox full of free chocolate eggs at Easter time and a neighbour’s collection of Anzac Day treasures.

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Initially it was supposed to be a one-off bright yellow box for her home, but after many requests, Leah began to sell by word of mouth and Blue Bower Letterboxes was born.

Beautiful to look at, for Leah the real joy is the community engagement they have created. Children post little notes of thanks and neighbours offer suggestions for future displays. It has become a way to connect with others and add a little bit of joy to the neighbourhood.

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The letterboxes are made from a powder coated zinc-alum shell that can hold parcels and magazines. The front window is made from a clear acrylic window that can slide enabling easy scene changes. They will be available for purchase from July.

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Javi Letterboxes: a stylish new approach to an everyday item

Perfect for the style-conscious Aussie, the Javi Letterbox range redesigns and redefines the humble letterbox.

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Sleek, custom designed and suitable for both residential and commercial use, industrial designer Lee Rodezno created the range after being thoroughly disappointed by the quality and designs of products already on the market. “I couldn’t understand why people would put so much effort into the design of their homes,” says Lee. “From the architecture to the interior styling and even landscaping and then plonk a dull, uninspiring old-fashioned letterbox out the front.”

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Australian-made, the letterboxes are made from sustainable Accoya wood and coated Australian steel, ideal for surviving the harsh Australian climate. Entirely modular, the letterboxes can stand alone out the front of any home, or be integrated into walls, fences, or apartment buildings. The simple unfinished timber front panel allows for customised painting or staining, as well as specific engraving.

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The range also offers more than just good looks, with the letterboxes being 100% secure with added features. “Whether it is the stainless steel visor or the box within a box protective structure, the hidden fasteners, handy magnetic door latch or the discrete lock access, we think customers will appreciate the extra effort we have gone to.”

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