Mailboxes don’t get a ton of glamour—until Architectural Digest’s “Best Mailboxes to Enhance Your Curb Appeal” comes along. In their spring 2025 roundup, the Adoorn Locking Post Mount was named Best Overall, and it’s easy to see why. Architectural Digest
What Architectural Digest Says:
"Best mailbox, overall
Adoorn makes a variety of mailboxes for both traditional post application or wall mounting,” says AD PRO Directory designer Sarah Storms, the founder of Styled by Storms in Maplewood, New Jersey. “They offer a large range of colors and have clean contemporary lines without being too modern.” This writer is also a fan of the post mount’s “solid price point, sturdy galvanized steel build, and customizable features that coordinate well with [her] contemporary coastal home.”
What Architectural Digest Highlights
Here are the key reasons the AD editors—and AD-PRO designer Sarah Storms—picked Adoorn for the top spot:
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Balanced design: Clean contemporary lines that are modern without being cold; stylish but not too trendy. It plays well in many architectural styles.
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Material & build: Galvanized steel gives sturdiness, durability, and helps protect against weathering.
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Customization & finish options: Adoorn offers a wide range of color choices. That means homeowners can match or complement their home’s palette rather than settling.
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Price point: Viewed as “solid” – good value for what you get. It’s not ultra-cheap, but it’s not exorbitant either. The design, build, and look make the cost feel justified.
Why This Matters for Homeowners & Design Lovers
Being named “best overall” in a publication like Architectural Digest isn’t just a pat on the back. It has broader implications:
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Trust & visibility: Adoorn has been vetted by design experts.
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Curb appeal boosts: A mailbox is one of the first things people see. A well-designed one elevates a home’s arrival experience and can subtly increase its perceived value.
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Style meets function: Many mailboxes are purely utilitarian. Adoorn being named Best Mailbox by AD underscores a shift: people want utility and aesthetics. Durable materials + design are no longer optional extras.
What Makes Adoorn the Best Choice (and When It Might Be Right for You)
If you’re considering investing in a mailbox upgrade, here are some “why Adoorn might be your best pick” scenarios:
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You have a neutral or coastal/modern-coastal home and want a mailbox that blends modern lines with color options.
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You want something durable that won’t require frequent maintenance or replacement.
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You want your mailbox to be noticed—but for good design reasons (elegance, finishes), not just ornament or novelty.
The Adoorn Locking Post Mount being named Architectural Digest’s Best Overall mailbox is more than a glowingly written product review. It spotlights what’s changing in home-exterior décor: utility and aesthetics are no longer separate. When a mailbox can stand up to the elements, look beautiful, work with many styles, and still deliver at a fair price, it earns its place.
If you’re in the market, this endorsement from AD could simplify your search. And even if you’re not, it’s a reminder that style can—and should—extend to every last detail, even the one you might take for granted: where your mail shows up.