J'Door

Heavily lacquered doors in a rich poppy red are enhanced
 by a pair of insanely gorgeous, oversized nickel door handles.  

The door is often neglected. Ironically, it's the face of the home, the most-viewed "room", and the first impression made to guests and passersby. Done correctly, doors can be a place of major impact and statement-making with some relatively simple updates. All you need for a quick makeover is a fresh coat of paint and interesting hardware; throw in a lantern or pair of sconces to really seal the deal. Here's a sampling of doors j'adore! For more swoon-worthy doors, check out this GDS Pinterest board.

Glamorama. The lovely metalwork and antiqued finish
gives this door aMoorish quality. We love the muted
coral paired against an armor-like facade.
image via Pinterest 

Substantial molding on a pair of double doors with
 sturdy brass knobs against a simple and lovely parquet floor.

For a seamless look, continue the visual line of the wall
 by mimicking the same treatment on the door. Polish off the
look with a simple rubbed brass handle. 

The French know how to make you do a door double-take,
from the lion head knocker to the patina on the wood frames.

Though relatively bare, the unusual scale makes this
 door striking.

Who knew that a ballet pink door could be masculine?
The painted over-sized nailhead trim and unusually placed
 mail slot take this door over-the-top.
image via Pinterest

Play off the colors in your room, whether it's wallpaper,
textiles, or  paint colors and incorporate the hue into the
 molding trim for an extra pop.

Add mirrors into the paneling to make spaces seem larger.
The painted motif at the bottom is the perfect juxtaposition
 with the mirrors, blending country cottage and ornate.

Designer Miles Redd's front door is ah-may-zing.
The polished nickel hardware, large centered knob,
wall-mounted lantern, and greek key door frame.