Door Architecture

Dive into doors with different architectural styles. Learn about the features of doors from different periods of history.

Explore the Georgian doors of Dublin, the Art Nouveau doors of Europe, the Victorian era, Art Deco doors and more.

This is the place to get your fill of door architecture. We’ll also look at the details of door architecture here like knobs, knockers, and escutcheons.

Three identical green wooden doors with intricate glass panels and ornate metalwork are framed by a white facade with decorative orange and blue tiles. The doors have arched tops and are flanked by columns with decorative capitals. A cobblestone street with a mosaic of a sailboat lies in front of the building.

Art Nouveau Doors: Real Photos from 10 Countries

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

Have you ever walked down a street and been stopped in your tracks by a door that exudes a soft elegance of a bygone era?… Read More »Art Nouveau Doors: Real Photos from 10 Countries

Red door with two slabs separated by a mullion. the door is set in a red tiled wall. There is a transom light decorated with iron work grilles. The lites on the door itself are covered with decorative metal grilles. The mullion is highlighted with a white rectangle and there is a text overlay that reads "mullion"

Anatomy of a Door: Every Part Named & Photographed

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

This website pays homage to all the beautiful doors of the world. To ensure that we can speak with a common language and accurately describe… Read More »Anatomy of a Door: Every Part Named & Photographed

Close up of a yellow Georgian door on Merrion Square in Dublin. There are two lites set in the top of the door slab. the lites are decorated with ornate black metal grilles. The fanlight and flanking mullions are decorated with ornate white grilles.

Dublin’s Georgian Doors: A Kaleidoscope of Colors on Merrion Square

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

Georgian doors are the quintessential element of Dublin architecture. These colorful doors lend the Irish capital its unique atmosphere. I lived in Dublin for 12… Read More »Dublin’s Georgian Doors: A Kaleidoscope of Colors on Merrion Square

Lyre shaped door knocker featuring fish, two mermaids, and an angel in Bologna Italy.

Italian Door Knockers: A Photo Tour of Bologna’s Exquisite Entrances

by Jennifer (aka Dr. J)

Normally I look at the big picture when it comes to door anatomy: the door frame, the transom, as well as the broader facade that… Read More »Italian Door Knockers: A Photo Tour of Bologna’s Exquisite Entrances