I have to admit that I have developed a case of black front door fatigue. Although I believe in the timeless power of the dark color, I have bored a bit to see it at home every celebrity that I am writing about. Every celebrity, that is, except Elizabeth Taylor.
From 1973 I discovered an archive picture of her terraced house in Hamstead Heath, London, and presented the house that Taylor bought for itself (left), and the house that she bought for her son (right). Liz 'front door is a tempting mix of dark and bright front door colors. It has a deeply tinted base with light white accents in the cladding.
Although the black and white of the photo makes it difficult to tell the exact color of Elizabeth's house, it is easy to imagine that it is something like a black, marine or deep green. Together with the linear white outbursts, it manages one of the most inviting front doors I have ever seen.
(Photo credit: Archive photos about Getty Images)
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So what works so well about Elizabeth Taylor's front door idea? In addition to the contrast of the colors, I love the contrasting lines of your house. The square rectangles and squares of the white detail on your door are the perfect addition to the curved window above the door and a difference to the circular window to the right.
In addition, the detail of the centered door knob on the front door design makes the design grounded and classic. Although the unusual selection of painting feels a little too avant -garde without a touch of tradition, the layout in ancient style gives a touch of the old world. The window above the door has the same effect.
Apart from the actual features on the door, the surrounding layout helps to feel a classic design more of interesting. For example, a complicated gate welcomes visitors to the house and offers a double entrance path in addition to the door. Evergreen trees in black plants that are positioned around the door provide an additional dose of texture and another element to pull in the eye and arouse interest.
Although a black front door is a classic choice, it does not hurt to give a certain interest through a different color. Elizabeth Taylor's 70s home is the perfect inspiration.