April 19, 2009

Doors

I love images of doors, gates, porticos and paths. And I am always a sucker for a good-looking doorway, as evidenced by some of the pictures in Billy's Neighbours and the Doors of the World photo project I participated in last year. When we were walking yesterday, there several that particularly caught my eye.

There are several things that I liked about this one - the keystones that make up the arch, the decorative cutwork and then the double doors. The ivy surrounding it really helps to door stand out.

This is such an interesting look with the distinctive lattice-work and the detailing on the screen door. It looks like there's a red door behind it, but it's unfortunate that they used plexiglass in the door instead of real glass. It really cheapens a good look.
I am not wild about the colours on this door, but someone had a sense of humour with the two squirrels just below the pediment. This door is unusual in that it's all glass panes. I wondered if this was just the door to a small entry hall. The house where we lived as small children was stone, and I've always retained a special fondness for stone houses. I love love love this house and the three palladian front doors! When I drove by the other day, the middle set of the three was open and someone was working in the front yard. Pick your favourite!

14 comments:

  1. the bottom door, of course! Why stop at 1 door when you can have 3? LOL beautiful!

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  2. I'm a complete sucker for the lattice. So predictable.

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  3. if I have to chose for my own house it would be the bottom photo + the stone walls.
    Irina

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  4. multi-light glass doors in multiples please!

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  5. Last photo for me. With some potted blooming plants in between the piers, please!

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  6. * The last one says "PICK ME, PICK ME!"~~~ (I ADORE that stonework!!!)~~~ Thanks for the fun! Linda *

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  7. Yes, those multiple doors reek of a John O'Hara cocktail party about to begin.

    I saw this the other day on "House of Turquoise." Talk about a knock-out door:

    http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2009/04/number-6.html

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  8. WC... All I can say is OMG! That's wild!

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  9. The last pic holds the doors to my heart...

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  10. Ever heard of folding/bifold doors? They are pretty cool looking. Look at this gallery: Folding Doors

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  11. Love # 2. I love to see unique doorways windows etc. It really makes the entrance to the home so enticing

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  12. Sorry, they are not Palladian windows. Just Porte-fenĂȘtre. The house is lovely, though :-)

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