Amazing Doors

~Doors of the World~

Doors fascinate many people. I am one of those people.

Do you ever strain to see the doors of buildings when traveling as a passenger in a car to some new place?

I especially love doors of character and you will find that most of these amazing images are of doors from countries far away where buildings are ancient or very old. Some will intrigue me, some I fall in love with and some will tease me, cause me to yearn for a tour of what lies beyond. What do they speak to you?

A weathered gray wooden door with detailed wrought iron accents. Looks a bit rustic in the Limestone building.

This door is so interesting with the paper box/mail slot on it. The bright orange is eye catching for sure in this very old stone home. Notice the stain coming off the bottoms where the door has been kicked open repeatedly.

These red painted doors appear as though they were added at a later date than the building as the opening is arched and the doors are squared. They also don’t appear to match the building. Interesting though.

Wow, the vividness of the yellow paint combined with the green painted wrought iron window grilles make this entrance stand out from the limestone facade.

Love the boldness that these paneled double doors were painted for a brick home front entrance, Really intrigues me and makes me want to see inside although there is no door knob. Wonder why that is…

Another turquoise double door entrance however, notice how the doors themselves have been carved to fit into the carved stone lintel.

Amazing and mystical is how I would describe these doors. The old gnarly tree trunks add an eery touch to the medieval feel.

These cream doors draw the eye and the ivy creeping over the exterior walls have been trimmed and shaped to follow the slight arch at the top of the door.

These are interior doors but I love gray and detailed paneled doors. They’re a little overly ornate for the general residence but stunning none the less!

These glossy black double front doors make a striking contrast with the white trim, brass kick plates and Fleur de Lis door knockers.

These interior doors make this entrance pop. Painted gloss black is the way to go and the handrail and newel post have been painted as well. I have done this very look in homes.

A modern Art Nouveau Double Door with black trim is striking with the light from the interior shining through.

I love the detail on this cared door frame and lintel. The brass knobs on the front also make a statement.

These purple and gold antique doors appear to be constructed from brass or some type of metal.

Another striking example of ornate front doors. the gold overlay is very elegant with the deep peacock blue beneath.

Couldn’t resist adding this beautiful antique keyhole hardware and key. I think hardware that is unique really make a wonderful personal statement for your home. Calls for another post dedicated to hardware for the door. Upcoming.

Thank you for stopping by Chatti Patti Talks Design. I’ve enjoyed sharing some beautiful images of both exterior and interior doors. Most of these photos have been sourced from Pinterest. You can see more here.

Custom Designed Furniture

Custom Designed Furniture by Patti Johnson Interiors

Have a need for a piece of furniture that you AND your designer can’t find ANYWHERE? Here at Patti Johnson Interiors we provide solutions. PJI can design and have fabricated for you a custom, one of a kind piece of furniture for your lovely home. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the elements that will be going into the finished product… Stay tuned for more pictures as the piece is developed. This piece is has been purchased however you can contact me to have a similar one made for you, similar not the same. One of a kind. Custom.

Element Number One.

A very special Transformation is in progress.

Stay tuned for more photos as the project progresses.

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Focal Point

Focal Points in Design

Upon entering a space, your eye may be automatically drawn to a certain feature of the room and often, a room’s architectural elements will in fact be the Focal Point.  If your space does not have an architectural Focal Point you can add one or have your designer create one.

These incredibly beautiful photos feature  some of the  more commonly and frequently used Focal Points such as Fireplaces, Kitchen Islands, Mirrors, Chandeliers, Ceilings, Windows and Staircases.

The limestone fireplace and mantle become a beautiful Focal Point in this bedroom.

 Even with a two-story wall of windows and oversized wrought iron chandelier, this natural all Ohio stone fireplace that I designed becomes an outstanding Focal Point in this Family Room in an Ohio home.

The two-story stone fireplace and the rafters on the ceiling are both impressive, but the Fireplace would be the Focal Point in this room.

In this historic home, a range has been placed in the former fireplace area creating a unique yet functional Focal Point.

My eye is immediately drawn to the ceiling of this kitchen for it’s totally unique structure as a Focal Point. The detailed island and the cabinetry built around the range become secondary.

Although you cannot view the entire kitchen in this photo, I would guess that this brightly colored double range and hood just may be the Focal Point in the room.

This kitchen is well balanced with its large island (Focal Point), beamed ceiling, arched doorway and spectacular floor.

The Focal Point in this room is the arched doorway and brick wall and in the eating area it is the over-sized chandelier. Just lovely.

Here is an example of how you can use chandeliers as a Focal Point. The island, being constructed of a darker, high contrast finish could be the Focal Point;  the use of these extremely large crystal chandeliers make them  winners in this kitchen. The chandeliers end up maintaining the balance between the island,  beamed vaulted ceiling, arch and double built-in range in a niche by bringing you eye down from the ceiling! It all works beautifully.

This incredible glass ceiling becomes a true Focal Point in this light filled kitchen by Fairfax and Sammons Architects.

This beamed vaulted ceiling is a striking Focal Point by Fairfax and Sammons Architects.

This stunning copper Barrel ceiling creates interest as a Focal Point.

The ceiling steals the show as the Focal Point in this room (although the room is very ornate overall).

The radius of windows in this Sunroom and the view beyond become the Focal Point with the detailed ceiling coming in as a secondary point of focus.

The black painted trim around the ornate stained glass windows causes them to stand out even more. No competing with those windows as a Focal Point. 

This room did not have a Focal Point so the designer created one with a
“Wall of Mirrors”. It works and looks great.

The enormous scale of this mirror enables a Focal Point to be created in a basic drywalled room.

The over-sized mirror becomes the Focal Point in this Powder Room due to scale.

Side by Side elements create a Focal Point Wall.

 Arches in the construction of a home can be beautiful. These arches have been added as a decorative element to this room to create interest and a Focal Point. These somewhat over-bearing arches draw the eye up but distract from the room. It appears top heavy.

This Foyer has multiple Focal Points: arches, a floor medallion, wrought iron detailing on the double entrance doors as well as the arched window above, a curved staircase, a wonderful wrought iron railing, and chandelier have been well-balanced to create a sense of cohesiveness and serenity!
Often, if a room has multiple Focal Points, it can become too busy and overwhelming to the senses!
Elegant and easy on the eyes, partially due to the soft color palette.

Another example of a stairwell being a Focal Point and additional details and architectural elements.

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