Woman Captures London’s Most Beautiful Front Doors And They Look Straight Out Of A Wes Anderson Movie
Photographer Bella Foxwell has been capturing the beauty of London that a lot of people simply walk past. Doors. Her Instagram page, appropriately titled The Doors of London, features a rainbow of facades that are so quirky, they look like props from a Wes Anderson movie.
"I started this account about two-and-a-half years ago as a challenge," Foxwell wrote. "I'd spent the previous year building the accounts of big consumer brands and wanted to see if I could practice what I preached for myself. Since I was already obsessed with doors, it felt like a natural fit as my 'niche.'"
Doors fascinate Bella for a couple of reasons. "It's partly that I admire people who put so much pride into their front door, particularly those that are very daring, with a strong shade of paint or extravagant door knocker," Bella told Bored Panda."And it's partly that doors are very symbolic. Whether it's because they represent new opportunities, or because they remind of home. There's something special about them."
Unless there isn't. "Over time I've come to learn what engages people and what doesn't, and unsurprisingly the brighter, more colorful doors framed by foliage tend to perform better. That's a long-winded way of saying that unless a front door has something unique about it - like my front door, which is very uninspiring, I will give it miss."
From the streets of Notting Hill to the lively district of Brixton and beyond, Foxwell's growing collection has already earned her over 38K followers and it will surely inject you with a healthy dose of house envy as well. "I usually do a little research into different locations first, and then head there with my phone to have a wander and see what I can find," she said. "The best feeling is when you stumble across a street full of gorgeous doors that you never knew existed. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's very exciting." Continue scrolling to check out her work!
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The blue is simply stunning, it must be a bit tricky painting the wall
This is indeed the entrance to one's own Capitol or - in the best of cases - one's own beloved place on Earth.
simple but elegant. black and white showcases the bold paint color on the door, the unique leaded glass and a small arrangement of potted flowers that add some sweetness and warmth to this stylish entryway.
The color just pops and the light gives it a dreamy subtle ombre effect!!
The dead black branches have almost a Victorian mourning lace feel...stunning nature tapestry
One is taller than the other. That messes with my OCD. Still pretty.
Love this project, but I wouldn't call most of them Wes-Anderson-esque. Wes Anderson is more simple silhouettes and (muted) primary colors. Awesome photos, though!
I will be visiting London for the first time this Christmas. I am so excited to see all the beautiful architecture. Maybe I will write my first BoredPanda article about it with pics. :)
This is why the spring is my favorite time to visit family in the UK.
Wish I could live in these pretty houses. How beautiful they must be from inside, when they are this beautiful and colourful from outside.
Me: “Gee I should totally get a plant and prove to myself that I can have a green thumb!” Also me: “Oh no I forgot to water my plant yesterday! I have to water it even more now so it doesn’t die! MY PLANT KEEPS WILTING!!! IT NEEDS MORE WATER!!!” Eventually the plant does from too much water.
Isn't it illegal to photograph people's home entrances without their consent? No offence though, these are beautiful photos and houses!
It's not illegal to take photos of inanimate objects, regardless of what that object is
Load More Replies...Cool project and great execution, but that is not remotely close to Wes Anderson's style. His framing, composition and use of colours is quite different. :)
If you shot wider and cropped to 16:9 these would look a lot more like his style.
Load More Replies...Good work. It's nice to see a more colorful side of London. Most movies depict it as a dark, rainy and/ or foggy place.
I've been trying to find out what the protruding piece at the bottom of many London doors is called and what is it's purpose. So far I've had no luck. I've had a front door made for my house with a piece resembling the ones in London. I'd also like to find our how they are attached or integrated into the door. Any suggestions on who to ask? Pat Young
So lovely, but I want to know more about the people who mount the fake flowers in huge bowers.
These remind me of some of the early photography of Joel Meyerowitz.
Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful photographs of beautiful doors, really lovely to see 😊❤
What? What about gay men? They make things FABULOUS!
Load More Replies...Love this project, but I wouldn't call most of them Wes-Anderson-esque. Wes Anderson is more simple silhouettes and (muted) primary colors. Awesome photos, though!
I will be visiting London for the first time this Christmas. I am so excited to see all the beautiful architecture. Maybe I will write my first BoredPanda article about it with pics. :)
This is why the spring is my favorite time to visit family in the UK.
Wish I could live in these pretty houses. How beautiful they must be from inside, when they are this beautiful and colourful from outside.
Me: “Gee I should totally get a plant and prove to myself that I can have a green thumb!” Also me: “Oh no I forgot to water my plant yesterday! I have to water it even more now so it doesn’t die! MY PLANT KEEPS WILTING!!! IT NEEDS MORE WATER!!!” Eventually the plant does from too much water.
Isn't it illegal to photograph people's home entrances without their consent? No offence though, these are beautiful photos and houses!
It's not illegal to take photos of inanimate objects, regardless of what that object is
Load More Replies...Cool project and great execution, but that is not remotely close to Wes Anderson's style. His framing, composition and use of colours is quite different. :)
If you shot wider and cropped to 16:9 these would look a lot more like his style.
Load More Replies...Good work. It's nice to see a more colorful side of London. Most movies depict it as a dark, rainy and/ or foggy place.
I've been trying to find out what the protruding piece at the bottom of many London doors is called and what is it's purpose. So far I've had no luck. I've had a front door made for my house with a piece resembling the ones in London. I'd also like to find our how they are attached or integrated into the door. Any suggestions on who to ask? Pat Young
So lovely, but I want to know more about the people who mount the fake flowers in huge bowers.
These remind me of some of the early photography of Joel Meyerowitz.
Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful photographs of beautiful doors, really lovely to see 😊❤
What? What about gay men? They make things FABULOUS!
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