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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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Molly Block 6 years ago
It's gorgeous. But my second thought is, 'Is it real?' because wisteria doesn't grow like that, at least, not out of bicycle baskets. Wisteria is a very ugly vine when it's not in bloom, and it only blooms 10-14 days out of the year, in the spring. Either way, this front porch is still beautiful!
Joi Behrend 6 years ago
I agree completely. I've seen wisteria vines trained to grow over frames to form a giant tunnel (in Japan, I think) but this picture would have had to be taken on the absolute perfect peak day of blossoming. It's beautiful but seems too perfect to be real.
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sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
I love the flower idea, all is very colorful, so inviting I would feel welcome !!!
Gill See 6 years ago
Probably an honest one....... and one a lot of us are thinking!
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Molly Block 6 years ago
And it has been there a very very long time. Look at how thick the vine is and how it has traveled along the ground there. Wow!
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Louise Brigance 6 years ago
Another beautiful scene! Wonder how far that Wisteria goes. Does it have a scent?
Jonnie SeventyOne 6 years ago
I once accidentally cut through a customers Wisteria like that one.
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
It has been many years since I heard it, but I found it: Wisteria - Dan Fogelberg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GtBjND0dE4
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Barry Fritchman 6 years ago
there's something magical about this one with the arched gateway covered in greenery and then that lovely hue on the door that - even though it's set back - calls out to you and makes your heart beat with excitement.
Bianca Ypey 6 years ago
M. Maria says it's fuschia, I think it's plum. Anyways it's a beautiful shade of purple, and I love purple.
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Just another bot 6 years ago
The blue is simply stunning, it must be a bit tricky painting the wall
Katy “Kat” 6 years ago
No trickier than painting it another color such as- doing it BEFORE trellis framing is in place, and plants a blooming.
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the flowers set against that beautiful ombre shade coupled with the immaculate creme door and window casings makes this both stunning and surreal.
Chris Jones 6 years ago
Are you looking at this on a very small screen? It's beautiful, granted, but that front door is filthy and far from immaculate.
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Dorothy Parker 6 years ago
Wisteria doesn't bloom for very long. The rest of the time you have bare branches.
Christine M Quigley 6 years ago
Just moved to NC from Colorado..can't wait to plant this!! Gorgeous!!
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earringnut 6 years ago
The light fixtures fit the undertones of the color.
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Ankita Pattanayak 6 years ago (edited)
Anyone else notice the crooked window on the right side...? Still quite pretty..love the exposed brick..it lends plenty of character...
Anne Hopkinson 6 years ago
i wish it didn't bother me that the shutter on the right isn't straight.....
Maria Rangel Lemus 6 years ago
reminds me of the humans from romeo and juliet the animation movie
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Linda Kirkland 6 years ago
Or maybe the flowerbox on the right was grown with flowers...:)
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Full Name 6 years ago
That's funny, I NEVER use the world "lovely" but that was the first word that popped into my head when I saw this one.
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Helen Cassidy Blakovich 6 years ago
Having been to England, I can vouch for this. Most pubs have flowers outside like this. It's amazing and gorgeous.
Liam Walsh 6 years ago
Having masses of flowers outside of homes, pubs and hanging from lamposts etc is a big thing in Britain. Competitions across the country are held every year for 'Britain in Bloom' with entries from villages, towns and cities. I live near a small market town that won it a few years back - it's a lovely idea.
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Amanda Tata 6 years ago
The loveliest of doorways invites you into one of the nicest local places to eat. Great food and all really aesthetically perfect. Why don’t more cafes do this?
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Marzena Helena Leino 6 years ago
This is indeed the entrance to one's own Capitol or - in the best of cases - one's own beloved place on Earth.
Jess 💖 Yass 6 years ago
Don't know why but a red door would look so much better in this picture! ♥
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Cheryl Thomas 6 years ago (edited)
Notice how the pattern mirrors the walkway tiles! Very creative touch.
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tuzdayschild 6 years ago
Oh I love this! I would get a dose of happy every time I came home to this.
Marzena Helena Leino 6 years ago
I could kill for stained glass windows like here ! Imagine the view inside as the sun shines straight in....
Ivy Crawford 6 years ago
These color schemes with all of the old bricks and tiles and stained glass.....it's just so dreamy!! 😍
Elissa Walls 6 years ago
The windows are magnificent and the tiling on the entry way is also quite extravagant.
Barry Fritchman 6 years ago
hydrangea & a well-manicured hedge complement a classic black and white tiled walkway and a door featuring a nice pop of colour and leaded glass windows that add pattern and texture.
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Aditya Putatunda 6 years ago
I would like to see the residents of these houses too.. Probably in the foreground..
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Sara Kate MacFarland 6 years ago
with all that moss on the steps, it'd also be a nice place for a fall
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Louise Brigance 6 years ago
Steps could use a good power wash, other wise it is a lovely scene.
Chris Jones 6 years ago
Clean the old fashioned way unless you want to damage the steps even more.
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Galeanthropy2017 6 years ago
Imagine someone greeting you on this porch with fresh flowers :)
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Ginger 6 years ago
I think greenery here would distract from the beauty of the entranceway itself.
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Julie McCann 6 years ago
One of my favorite pubs to visit in Covent Garden 48987009_1...a99631.jpg 
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Just another bot 6 years ago
Wow these pale pink roses make me so happy. I'm sure the interiors of some of these places are just as interesting.
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Barry Fritchman 6 years ago
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.
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Dorothy Parker 6 years ago
Gorgeous. The windows looks very unique until you see it's a screen behind with the pattern.
Liam Walsh 6 years ago
Anything like that is supposed to be easy to remove on the inside for that very reason.
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Bianca Ypey 6 years ago
the colours of the flowers, lamp and door complete eachother and gives is a sunny feeling.
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Marzena Helena Leino 6 years ago
Very solemn elegance - would make a great door to a funeral parlour... :)
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Joi Behrend 6 years ago
Lol, looks like it's Christmastime on the right and Spring on the left.
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Bobbi Newell 6 years ago (edited)
This is like one of those brain teaser drawings: "Which one is bigger/farther away?"
Christina Gude 6 years ago
Uh ah...they should have agreed on colors....different, perhaps, but this is unsettling to me.
sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
Some people enjoy a difference or variety !!!
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Louise Brigance 6 years ago
The windows in these older building are so lovely but there are no screens for them. And you don't really get use to having every bug flying by come in for a visit.
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Susan Campbell 6 years ago
The year before we moved from Seattle, I decided I was sick of our dull back door so painted it hot pink! It went nicely with the blue house but the family thought I'd finally flipped! No, just tired of dull.
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Marzena Helena Leino 6 years ago
Nice & simple although a little too messy owing to watering pot. Move it please ! LOL
Kaisu Rei 6 years ago
I think the watering pot gives it character, like people actually live here and it's not just a door!
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Suzie Storm 6 years ago
Not all magnolias are evergreen. Northern Indiana magnolias are much different than Mississippi magnolias. :-)
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Sophie Warner 6 years ago
Lovely window seat to read a book, with a beloved pet & a hot drink or glass of wine.
Bianca Ypey 6 years ago
The window seat, My grandparents house used to have one (longtime before I was born).
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Ankita Pattanayak 6 years ago (edited)
The color just pops and the light gives it a dreamy subtle ombre effect!!
Magdalena🇸🇰 6 years ago
Lol..that feeling when you have to sleep or at least learn for test but instead I'm looking at theese photos :-)
Marzena Helena Leino 6 years ago
What I value most is safety and it makes me feel good to see the railing at least on one side LOL
loading... 6 years ago
There's also one on the other side if you look closely (:
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Just another bot 6 years ago
Does anyone know what this place is? Looks like a hotel? Pardon, Santa's workshop :D
Dorothy Parker 6 years ago
The stuff that nightmares are made of. Just too overwhelming. Lovely, but too too much.
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Sophie Warner 6 years ago
The passion flower extending a tendril of friendship & natural kinship.
Dorothy Parker 6 years ago
Such a narrow door. You'd have to sidle in unless you wanted to release the floor locks on the other side.
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Ankita Pattanayak 6 years ago
The dead black branches have almost a Victorian mourning lace feel...stunning nature tapestry
Bianca Ypey 6 years ago
The light through the window above the door, makes the door even more stand out. It gives the whole picture a bit of a Halloween feel (maybe because of those branches).
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Hannah Marshall 6 years ago
Apart from the one tree being taller, I love the symmetry of this 😍
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Marian Ash 6 years ago
It is because the doors are so heavy, you need to pull them shut.
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Sue Grigg 6 years ago
I'm glad someone else saw it. I thought I was seeing things.
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Anne-Marie Tye 6 years ago
The tiny person is part of a boot scraper which were a regular part of older houses.
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Mary Hurst 6 years ago
Love the bright yellow door, but wouldn’t have painted the windows the same color.
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Cheryl Thomas 6 years ago
I didn't even notice it! Thanks for pointing it out.
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Bianca Ypey 6 years ago
Is this the same door as in picture #24? The housenumber (in the pear) is the same, as is the wall (and colour), they've just painted the door.
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Linda Christian 6 years ago
The windows on top appear to be a reflection from across the street
alwaysMispelled 6 years ago
I know I'm probably going to sound really dense and dumb, but what is that door-k**b-y thing in the middle of the door?
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sharron lynn parsons 6 years ago
It is, however there could be a reason !!!
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Rachael Marrast 6 years ago (edited)
One is taller than the other. That messes with my OCD. Still pretty.
Dorothy Parker 6 years ago
I can cope with the height difference, but the colors could have been discussed and collaborated on. Shades, hues are too different so it's jarring.
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Sue Whitney 6 years ago
They are actually the same measure. Just the left one is higher than the one on the right. Must be built up an incline. Look at the bottom of each to see what I mean.
Karen Patch 6 years ago
The one on the left is one course of bricks higher, therefore it is obviously on a hill.
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Stella Rose 6 years ago
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!
Rachael Marrast 6 years ago
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. :)
Adele Maestranzi 6 years ago
This is why the spring is my favorite time to visit family in the UK.
Stella Rose 6 years ago
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!
Rachael Marrast 6 years ago
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. :)
Adele Maestranzi 6 years ago
This is why the spring is my favorite time to visit family in the UK.
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