Your front door is one of the first things that people see when they approach your house. It tells guests a little bit about your personality, your home, and can make a stunning first impression. On my recent trip to Germany, I couldn’t help but notice the incredible doors, flower boxes, and windows, ranging from ornate to rustic. Enjoy my photos:
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Gorgeous blue door. Love the texture and pattern.
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A close-up of a decorated door.
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Hand-carved front entrance along a shopping street in Wernigerode, Germany.
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A green exterior door with window details in Wernigerode, Germany.
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Ornate hinges.
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Flower boxes and a unique door create a welcoming entrance.
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Blue and white door with pops of primary colors and painted design.
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An inscription above a door in Bad Sachsa listing the owners/residents as well as the year the house was built (1750)
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Brown front door with more hand-painted patterns.
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A traditional house with a decorated window.
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An old-fashioned mailbox in the traditional yellow color (postal vehicles are also yellow).
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A rainbow of flowers make this home in the Harz Mountains stand out.
Which one is your favorite? How do you add interest to the entrance of your home?
Inspired Design 
August 11, 2013 at 8:29 pm
I was doing “door watching” in old wooden churches in Lithuanian countryside, old houses downtown Vilnius as a student, also in Fez and Marrakesh later. It is amazing how important the appearance of the entrance door is! Love the first pic and the yellow mailbox. For me the flower pots and boxes look so cozy and welcoming.
August 13, 2013 at 4:16 pm
I’m a door watcher too! I would love to see pictures of the old churches in Lithuania. The door really sets the tone for the entire house. I agree about the flower boxes. They’re one of my favorite things about German exteriors. They add color and a sense of comfort.