About Hera Ray

About Hera Ray — Unique Brass Door Knockers & Home Hardware

At Hera Ray, we believe that home hardware should be just as beautiful as the rest of your interior design. Our mission is simple: to transform functional fixtures into extraordinary, character-rich pieces — from unique door knockers to bootjacks, kitchen handles and beyond.

The journey began in 2016, when we were fitting a new front door and couldn't find a single stylish brass door knocker we actually liked. Everything on the market felt plain, soulless, and mass-produced — a missed opportunity in a home full of personality. That moment became our “why”: why should hardware be the one area of the home left behind by design?

Making Hardware Beautiful Again

After years of tinkering between careers and raising three kids, we launched Hera Ray in 2021 with just three pieces: two brass door knockers and a house number design. Today, our collection includes nearly 20 handcrafted items — all made with 100% recycled brass — and we’ve shipped thousands of them to homes around the world.

We’re known for our attention to detail and design originality. Whether it’s the iconic Swallow Door Knocker, the playful Amphibia Frog Knocker, or our beautiful Butterfly Bootjack, each product reflects our belief that hardware can be as loved as furniture or art.

Why ‘Hera Ray’?

Originally launched as Gipsy Hill Hardware, we rebranded in 2024 to Hera Ray:

  • Hera, the Greek goddess of home and family, is a tribute to our predominantly female community and the nurturing role home plays in our lives.

  • Ray, for the warm glow of brass and the joy our products bring into your home.

We’re proud to lead with a more feminine design eye in a category long dominated by industrial, mass-produced aesthetics.

Trusted by Thousands — And Growing

In just four years, Hera Ray has grown into a beloved design brand with:

  • Over 700,000 social followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Pinterest

  • Millions of monthly views on social platforms

  • Thousands of 5-star customer reviews

  • Features in Good Homes, Living Etc, Period Living, Country Life, The Guardian, and more

The Go-To Brand for Unique Brass Hardware

Whether you’re looking for a luxury door knocker, a statement bootjack, or custom brass signage, Hera Ray is your destination for design-led home hardware. We’re still a small, founder-led business — now run full-time by Husband & Wife team — but we’re growing fast thanks to a passionate community who believe hardware deserves more.

This is only the beginning. We’re just getting started.

Thank you for all your support!

Rebecca