Doorways convey the first impression of the house and there are many themes to choose from.
Call it a transition between the indoors and the outdoors or simply an experience of moving from one space to the other,entrance doorways are the pausing points and are designed as an invitation to the welcome inside and a gesture of farewell while leaving.
Doorways not only reflect the style statement and the personality of the user but also convey a first impression keeping in mind the function of the user.
While the most common trend is to blend the entrance door design with the theme decor of the interiors of the house,other ways to recreate an interesting entrance is by supplementing an existing door with accessories around it.Altogether,one may choose not to be in sync with any theme in particular but simply select from various designs of arched to rectangular framed doors or a latticed doorway.
The traditional or the vernacular form of doors,ornately carved and with adornments are typical of the 'Jain' or the' Rajasthan Marwari' style (salvaged from old haveli's or houses) which are hand crafted in teak often with brass or metal studs and rings and used as stand-alone art pieces for entrance gateways of bungalows and luxury apartments contrasting to the interiors within.Whereas the 'Period' style exemplifying the 'European-Colonial' or 'Neo-Classic characteristics,are more formal in design with a definite proportion and composition,typically teak wood paneled doors,at times with lattice work in wood or iron with or without an architrave finished in polish or paint.The 'Mediterranean' represents rusticity in its style and this can be brought about by using sleeper wood with all its knotty nuances coupled with ironwork to create an interesting entrance with accents of bright coloured mosaic borders around the door frame to portray an informal look.
If 'Contemporary' is your style,then steel or glass cannot be subtracted,depending on the function.Whether its an office,apartment or a retail store one can conceptualise a doorway just apt for the purpose.While glass fronted doors in plain,frosted or etched are clearly preferred over wood for offices and retail stores so as to have a visual connection and a sense of openness to the whole space.On the other hand,an individualistic touch is about using a mixed medium of wood,metals,and different colours to create a collage or an art form to a doorway and its surrounds.
Opting for decorative wrought iron or cast iron grills or sash bars in panels of doors is a trend followed in most urban homes,for security and sort of a communication between the inside and the outside,with many preferring it as a supplementary door to the one immediate.
Also,one cannot ignore treating the lobby or its surrounds independently of the entrance door leading to an apartment or house.Rough cast stucco on walls or a random stone pattern could give a casual feel while wood paneling,a more finished and formal look. Accessorising it with the right style of display of name plates or logos using wall lights effectively above is an important factor while accents like wall hangings,paintings or a decorative framed mirror in the lobby can double up the space.Accompaniments like planters,terracotta,pottery and brass urns illuminated with up-lighters can turn a dull space into a dramatic and an inviting entrance,be it formal or otherwise.Handcrafted teak and brass makes for a stunning traditional design The 'European- Colonial' designs are more formal with a definite proportion and composition The 'Mediterranean' represents rusticity in its style Glass and steel goes well for 'Contemporary' style
Call it a transition between the indoors and the outdoors or simply an experience of moving from one space to the other,entrance doorways are the pausing points and are designed as an invitation to the welcome inside and a gesture of farewell while leaving.
Doorways not only reflect the style statement and the personality of the user but also convey a first impression keeping in mind the function of the user.
While the most common trend is to blend the entrance door design with the theme decor of the interiors of the house,other ways to recreate an interesting entrance is by supplementing an existing door with accessories around it.Altogether,one may choose not to be in sync with any theme in particular but simply select from various designs of arched to rectangular framed doors or a latticed doorway.
The traditional or the vernacular form of doors,ornately carved and with adornments are typical of the 'Jain' or the' Rajasthan Marwari' style (salvaged from old haveli's or houses) which are hand crafted in teak often with brass or metal studs and rings and used as stand-alone art pieces for entrance gateways of bungalows and luxury apartments contrasting to the interiors within.Whereas the 'Period' style exemplifying the 'European-Colonial' or 'Neo-Classic characteristics,are more formal in design with a definite proportion and composition,typically teak wood paneled doors,at times with lattice work in wood or iron with or without an architrave finished in polish or paint.The 'Mediterranean' represents rusticity in its style and this can be brought about by using sleeper wood with all its knotty nuances coupled with ironwork to create an interesting entrance with accents of bright coloured mosaic borders around the door frame to portray an informal look.
If 'Contemporary' is your style,then steel or glass cannot be subtracted,depending on the function.Whether its an office,apartment or a retail store one can conceptualise a doorway just apt for the purpose.While glass fronted doors in plain,frosted or etched are clearly preferred over wood for offices and retail stores so as to have a visual connection and a sense of openness to the whole space.On the other hand,an individualistic touch is about using a mixed medium of wood,metals,and different colours to create a collage or an art form to a doorway and its surrounds.
Opting for decorative wrought iron or cast iron grills or sash bars in panels of doors is a trend followed in most urban homes,for security and sort of a communication between the inside and the outside,with many preferring it as a supplementary door to the one immediate.
Also,one cannot ignore treating the lobby or its surrounds independently of the entrance door leading to an apartment or house.Rough cast stucco on walls or a random stone pattern could give a casual feel while wood paneling,a more finished and formal look. Accessorising it with the right style of display of name plates or logos using wall lights effectively above is an important factor while accents like wall hangings,paintings or a decorative framed mirror in the lobby can double up the space.Accompaniments like planters,terracotta,pottery and brass urns illuminated with up-lighters can turn a dull space into a dramatic and an inviting entrance,be it formal or otherwise.Handcrafted teak and brass makes for a stunning traditional design The 'European- Colonial' designs are more formal with a definite proportion and composition The 'Mediterranean' represents rusticity in its style Glass and steel goes well for 'Contemporary' style
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