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Front Door Personalities

0717084frontdoors.jpgI always laugh when I see dogs that look like their owners. Chihuahuas and models. Pitbulls and bikers. Poodles and rich old women. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but sometimes, the choice in a pet is such an unconscious and telling description of who you really are...

 
 

The same can be said for your front door. It's the first thing people see when they look at your house. In a way, it's a conjecture of who lives inside. If I see a $5000 stainless steel Neoporte door, I immediately think…modernist with expendable income. A vintage salvaged door…maybe an artist or designer. Quirky holiday lights says festive and fun. And a door with a "No Solicitors" sign? Well, that's a no brainer…curmudgeon who hates puppies and babies, for sure.

What does my front door look like? Absolutely plain and boring. What does your front door say about you?

-Sabrina


[Images used under Creative Commons: Xmas lights: photo by Care_SMC
Vintage doors: photo by Svadilfari
No Solicitor: photo by wonderferret]

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Lol, I want to get a pug :)


That stainless steel door is lovely....sigh...

posted by Lizzykewl on July 17th 2008 at 7:22am
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Mine is gloss black w/scuffed white door frame and a sign that says "beware of dog" in french "Attention Chien Bizarre" which is funny because my dog is bizarre and the french rap group bizzare chien is the worst band in the history of ever.

posted by DahliaCactus on July 17th 2008 at 7:29am
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unfortunately, mine says - I rent an apartment, and cannot do a thing about it. haha :)

posted by Kris on July 17th 2008 at 7:38am
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I'm with Lizzy. I want a pug and the stainless door is great. Looks like an elevator or a big stainless fridge.

posted by mdtown531 on July 17th 2008 at 8:52am
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I'm not sure what a "no solicitors" sign has to do with puppies or babies. I have yet to see either one soliciting!

My front door says I need a face lift! :(

posted by dmstudio on July 17th 2008 at 10:22am
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