I just got a call to design and make a front door for a contemporary stucco home. I haven’t seen any good new books on doors to shop for design ideas. Do you have a favorite?
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Georgian, with an arched transom and sidelights. Sometimes this style has columns on either side of the door for a grand effect.
A book called, "Mexicasa" by Melba Levick and Gina Hyams, ISBN 0-8118-2806-9 has some great pictures of Haciendas to put you in the mood. Only a few doors though. I like these I saw in Italy and Paris.
The Design Book series have a few doors and entrances.
Take a look at these sites:
Doors
http://www.woodharbor.com/charleston.html
http://www.simpsondoor.com/product_info/idea_gallery/idea_gallery.shtml
http://www.precisiondoors.com/gardendoor.htm
http://www.stallionintl.com/wood.html
http://www.growinglifestyle.com/article/s0/a133988.html
Theres a book out entitled Doors of Ireland can't find mine, but beautifully illustrated
By the way, while I visited Australia, I marvelled at the handicraft used in their doors
Bemuda another example of fine wood moldings and doors. The Princess Hotel in Hamilton is a prime example since 1885. ( Mahogany to die for)
Steinmetz.
Edited 7/18/2004 2:41 pm ET by steinmetz
Edited 7/18/2004 2:43 pm ET by steinmetz
Thanks to all for your input. Somehow when I have my back to the wall for design ideas, I like to view what others have done, just for inspiration, then somehow my own ideas seem to jell, usually around 3:00 AM, then I off and running. Your help is greatly appreciated.
http://www.mendocinodoors.com/gallery/default.html
I ran across this site while searching for door designs for my own house. I hope it helps. this is mostly A&C.
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