Look!: Salvaged Doors As Decking

While touring an apartment recently, we came across these doors surrounding a concrete deck, located off the kitchen.
Intrigued by the idea, we grabbed a few shots for you to see. Click through the jump for a close up and some thoughts on the project.

Although we love the idea of using old doors, we aren't sure that silver was the way to go. We can see this idea working for a deck or backyard even, where the doors are painted tonal in color. Maybe different shades of grey would compliment your yard well? Or instead of paint, you strip and stain them all.
All in all we think it's a fun idea that didn't follow normal trends or ideas on how materials should be used. What are your thoughts on the space?

Comments (9)

In Texas, a string of restaurants, Gloria's, recycles old doors for the bathroom stall "walls". It looks so cool! Better than those old metal walls and doors.

Um - More like salvaged doors as Railing...
...and the silver is just wrong.

This should have remained an idea.

Awful. I'm with Seaside -- it should have remained an idea.

Oh, I think the silver's great with the concrete. I think the real problem here is that the superstructure of the door wall is in front of and atop the doors. I don't think those beams should show at all--build the support behind. Then the doors would make their point! Stick some plants potted in stainless steel or aluminum planters along the doors' bottom.

While I generally appreciate the use of salvaged materials, this was poorly done.

This is just awful !!!