_ We have posted on several doormats on the site … it is actually quite difficult to find well-designed and/or traditional style doormats, but quite easy to find crazy, out-there ones. These flip flop doormats are by the masters of the onomatopoeic shoe, Havaianas, and include a pair of built in shoes! From here on out I’m going to refer to the shoes by my native Australian term of thongs (just a warning for those of you who speak a different English!), and ignore the potential sniggers about what I do with what would be underwear, in a different part of the world. Researching for this...

At Architectural Classics, we love doors, and see them as an art of their own. Just like the human body, we reckon they look pretty good without all the bits, bobs, accessories and makeup (apart from essential usability items, like handles and knockers … also non-negotiable on the human body ). However, this door art was so stunning, we had to pass it on. From Rachael Hamm, the door was a piece of architectural salvage of sorts. Although rather than being taken from an old, or about to be demolished house, it was beside a dumpster. Can’t beat that price! The photos in the door were taken...

Okay, so this post is not strictly about doors, or even strictly about design … it is strictly about a photographer. But holy crackers, does he make doors look good! As well as chairs, walls, glasses of cordial on persimmon trays, crazy shrunken heads on sticks (okay, they might be made of wood and paint or some such, rather than flesh and bone… boring!). Guido Barbagelata is a 37 year old photographer from Milan, and specializes in products and home interiors, by the look of his portfolio. He can make your home come alive with its own particular palette - every room has its own individual...

Folding sliding doors can make for a really unique feature in your home, letting in plenty of fresh air and light, and making for stunning views. Plus, you get to put ordinary door handles on them - no reduction of your range options! Folding sliding doors take up minimal room when they’re opened, and are usually made of glass. Unless, that is, you are in a primary school, and the folding sliding doors are those fabric-covered, accordion style ones *shudder*. You can even get much smaller, dual panel folding sliding doors. These are recommended for spaces where a swinging door would be in...