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Well, not really 80 doors, but it was a catchy title, right?  After all this talk about white and winter in the last few weeks, we thought it was time to spice it up and add some color to our lives.  Today, we’re going on a visual journey of doors around the world.

The thing I love most about doors is that they are all different, and the styles, shapes and colors differ from place to place.  Though some places in America like New Orleans, Miami, and Santa Fe participate in the creation of glorious entryways, the majority of global door love is found beyond our borders.  Places like India, Italy, Thailand and Mexico aren’t afraid to show their colors, and the results are visually inspiring.  Let’s take a look.

 

Carving and Sculpture Favorites:

Image via Explore the Earth

Image via Flickr

Image via Pinterest

Texture and Pattern Favorites:

Image via Tumblr

Image via Pinterest

Image via Tumblr

Color Favorites:

Image via Khish Vantage

Image via Pariah’s Muse

Image via Awesome Spaces

“Well-Aged” Favorites:

Image via Abriendo-Puertas

Image via Pinterest

Image via Flickr

 

Can’t get enough of these doors?  We can’t either!  See more on our Doors and Windows Pinterest board!  Or, you can also read our post on using recycled doors in design here.

Architectural elements help to add character and substance to an interior. A fine example of this is the current trend of using outdoor lanterns inside.

 

double lanterns

Image via Better Homes and Gardens.

  • Hallway:  Home on the Range Interiors selected contemporary architectural lanterns from Hammerton to light the long hallway in this contemporary rustic Steamboat Springs home .

Hammerton Lanterns add light and interest to a long hallway

  • Entryway. An outdoor lantern is in this entry by Barbara Westbrook, seen in House Beautiful.
House Beautiful

Image via House Beautiful. Design by Barbara Westbrook. Photo: Pieter Estersohn

 

  • Foyer. A painted lantern with seeded glass was used in a rustic Pennsylvania farm house featured in Veranda magazine.
rustic lantern

Image via Veranda Magazine. Photo: Francesco Lagnese. Design: Richard Keith Langham

 

 

For more images of architectural and interior design elements, visit our Pinterest page!