Thursday, October 17, 2013

Knock, Knock, Welcome In

As odd as this may sound I have always love the beauty and story a door holds; a door is like the first page of a book. There is such artistry that goes into designing a door, the craftsmanship, the woodwork, the overall appearance of a door, and which style house is it best suited for. Every house has a soul that the owners infuse into it, and if you look long enough at the façade of a house most seem to have a face, some even appear to be sad or happy. Since the front door is the first page of a story and the first up-close impression someone has of a house, you want to make a lovely impression! Here are a few of my favorite doors I have come across. 
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  1. 1310bynoraOctober 17, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    The doors make such a nice theme to the house sometimes love your inspiration!

    xx 1310bynora.com

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      Thanks! I think a door can say so much about a house!

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  2. PinkSenshiOctober 17, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    I think painted doors are so classic; they add such a nice touch to any home :)

    Hunter
    www.preponabudget.com

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      They really do add such a nice touch to a home!

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  3. Becky MOctober 17, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Such pretty entry ways! The wreaths are perfect!

    agirlandhersparkles.blogspot.com

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      I love a wreath on a door, it is the perfect finishing touch!

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  4. ShotgunsandpearlsOctober 17, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Love the green one with the boots and logs!

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM

      I really like that one as well! The doorway, boots, and logs make the house look so warm and inviting.

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    so cool!!! i want the door of my home like one of this!!! ;)))
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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      I will definitely stop by your blog a little later on :)

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  6. therelishedroostOctober 17, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Oh how I love a well painted door, these make me want to repaint mine!!!
    Love it, Karolyn

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      I love how a freshly painted door looks :).

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  7. AshleyOctober 17, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I have a weakness for beautiful doors, especially red ones!

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      I found the most beautiful red door last night, but I was afraid to include it in this post because it had copyright information at the bottom of it. I think red doors look so story bookish!

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  8. AlexOctober 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    What a unique post, but I loved it! It's amazing how inviting a door can seem when there is a pretty color on the door or a nice wreath.
    -Alex
    http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM

      Beautiful paint and a nice wreath just dress a door up perfectly!

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  9. Stella CadenteOctober 17, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    So many pretty doors! I can't pick a favorite!

    xx
    Lauren Elizabeth
    Petite in Pearls

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  10. noradulceOctober 17, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I was thinking about that yesterday actually! A door tells a lot about the house you are about to enter. Even if it didn't have a design, it's always good to make your entry beautiful by adding a plant, decorating it, clean the outside, and have a nice entry mat. I really like all of these doors. My favorite is the very first one. Nice post.

    noradulce.blogspot.com

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

      I agree with you, adding a plant, decorating, and cleaning the outside does a lot for a doorway! I really like the firs one as well!

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  11. DarcyOctober 17, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    I love all the fun colored doors you see on houses now! Your entryway is the first place people see; you want it to look nice and reflect your style!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  12. BERRIESOctober 17, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous!<3

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  13. Dream and Style SplashOctober 17, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Woww!!!You're right!!! Unfortunately in my block of flats all doors are simple and brown.So boring!I wish i had one of the above!
    Would you like follow each other? Let me know! Kisses !

    http://www.dreamstylesplash.blogspot.gr/

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      I would love to follow each other! :)

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    2. Dream and Style SplashOctober 17, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      Follow you now!! Waiting yours!!! :)
      Keep in touch!!

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    3. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      Just followed you back on bloglovin'! Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  14. Alexandra ZakharovaOctober 17, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    oh, do you know what? Since I saw your wonderful post I'm going to pay more attention to all those beautiful doors))) Adorable selection!!! Thank You for sharing such a nice post! Gladly followed you with GFC and on Bloglovin', hope you can do same;)
    Wish you a blessed day ahead!

    www.svetusvet.com

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 12:13 PM

      I am so thrilled to hear that this post has inspired you! Thank you so much for following me on GFC and Bloglovin'! I will definitely stop by your blog a little later one :)

      Lauren,
      http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/

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  15. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I strongly believe in having a 'statement door'. Ive awlays thought a red one would be great, but now Im thinking that dark green would also work well!

    http://between-friends-fashion.blogspot.com/

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 12:31 PM

      I think a dark green door would look so lovely on an old brick house!

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  16. Vett VandiverOctober 17, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    I do love these doors - I really want a red one!

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      I love red doors! I actually had a beautiful image of a red door I was going to use but it had copyright info on and I didn't realize it till I was getting ready to post...I tried to find another one but I couldn't find one that was as pretty as the one I was going to use.

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  17. maria at inredningsvisOctober 17, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    AMAZING :) love this post and I ADORE old beautiful doors like this

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    Have a wonderful weekend dear

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis - inredning it's, Swedish for decor :)

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      I will be sure to check out your blog on Friday, I always love your posts!

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  18. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Love these pictures, good selection,
    Ciao

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  19. Dressed With SoulOctober 17, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Yes, dear Lauren, you are absolutely right and I agree to each of your words: the door is like the first page of a book. Of this cause we decided to change the color of our entrance door, which was first white, into red, because the white door was nearly invisible on the also white walls :) And now we are happy with the red door which fits to us and your kind of energy ;)

    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de

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    1. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 8:14 PM

      I love red doors! I should do a follow up post on just red doors; they are so classic and beautiful!

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  20. LaurenOctober 17, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I would love to follow each other!

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  21. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Yes! I have always loved discovering unique doors when I'm traveling. I snapped a picture of this amazing cobalt blue door I came across walking in NYC. It was rounded at the top with a black curved handle. Gorgeous! I want to go back and find it again next time I'm there!

    Alyssa
    theelementofbeauty.blogspot.com

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    1. LaurenOctober 18, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      That door sounds beautiful! I just love discovering things in NYC!

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  22. Birdie LiauOctober 17, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I love those door with nice decoration like Christmas design like it's just so cool (: but I rarely see those door now which is so sad cause everything is quite modern now. x

    http://birdiethgirl.blogspot.com

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    1. LaurenOctober 18, 2013 at 9:52 AM

      I really like a classic look when it comes to houses, but quite a few people seem to be moving in a modern direction.

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  23. Letters from a MermaidOctober 18, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    These are all perfectly wonderful and Southern! Sorry it has been a while, I have been on my fall break! I hope you have been wonderful! :)

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    1. LaurenOctober 18, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      No worries! Hope you had a wonderful fall break :)

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  24. Tales of WhimsyOctober 18, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    My front door definitely needs some updating. Perhaps in the spring. :)

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  25. clareOctober 18, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I love all of the doors! I plan on painting my door soon!

    xx
    Breckenridge Clare
    www.whimofthesouth.com

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  26. Alyssa at Southern AbundanceOctober 30, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I love love LOVE all these door pictures! I have always wanted a white house with a red door :-)

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    1. LaurenOctober 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

      White houses are my favorite and a red door is the perfect pop of color!

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