Sunny Modern San Diego (2 of 2)

Doors, doors, doors. The entryway to a home can make an immediate impression and disclose the aesthetic that lies beyond the threshold. To say the least, I was greatly inspired by the dwellings that surrounded my hotel in San Diego. During a conference last week, I stayed at the Porto Vista Hotel in downtown (just a block off of India Street in the center of Little Italy). My mile walk to and from the conference hotels was a real joy, as you will see from the photographs above. These are several examples of inspiration that will likely find their way to our upcoming plans for renovations. The first photo is bland (admittedly); however, the stoop/step made from aluminum sheet metal typically used for truck bed tool boxes is wicked smart. This material would make a great base for our recently purchased Come In/Go Away Doormat from Phorm in Springfield, MO. The second photo won't likely make it in any of our designs, but the pivot point being a third of the way in on the door is really cool. It's not entirely clear in the third photo, but the use of rusted metal makes for a very modern look, especially when paired with a simple design. (Do I hear planters and a few welding lessons in my future...? Why, yes I do.) Finally, the slim door windows in the last two photos take the prize. We've been considering some Doorlite Kits from Crestview Doors; now we're convinced that it is a great look. The bonus: all it will require is our existing door, $79.00, and a little patience.