Fabulous Front Doors :: Pot plants used differently

Adding a potted plant or two

to a front door certainly creates a cheery welcome.

But they don't always have to sit on each side 

of the front door.

This house was built in1930 in the Deco Moderne style,

by Cedric Gibbons, the MGM art director, as his Hollywood home.

Designed by Douglas Hoonold,

this is perhaps one of the most beautiful 

asymmetrical entrances that I know of.

And the two simple pots highlight the balance.

With a smaller scale in which to play,

this stepped entrance in a terrace house 

has just enough room 

for one pot to sit, 

as the happy welcoming party.

Using sticks, in brightly-golden hues, rather than a plant,

creates curiosity. 

Makes me want to have a look inside.

In both examples, there isn't enough room to place

a pot on each side of the door.

But it hasn't stopped either entrance from looking fabulous. 

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