DOOR
Screen doors never crossed my threshold of like - oh sure, they sometimes kept insects at bay and generally cats and birds didn't make their way inside. But the doors did bang shut to bruise an elbow and catch many a heel with the slam-bang closer while the screens invariably attracted pushy hands which refused to use the handle.
I invented my own. And I love it.
I've used this method for a baker's dozen of years.
A sheer curtain hangs in the door jamb by a tension rod to allow the view, light and fresh air through the entry while deterring bugs, birds and stray cats. It moves a bit in the breeze. Too much? A length of chain in the bottom hem keeps it more stable. It's easy to put up and remove (night and morning), washable and silent while at the same time it fascinates children and tickles old friends.
When not in use, the ends of the tension rod slip through small brass rings attached to the inside wall behind the house door and my screen door pretends to be a floor to ceiling painting which can be changed for a couple of bucks.
Did I mention that I love it? It is one of my favorite home decorating thingies.
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25 comments:
Oh what a delightful door -just perfect for entering and exiting with a flourish :)
It looks great! I need to find a system that keeps my cats in as well as other cats out. I used to have a screen door with chicken wire and flyscreen. But they changed the lot and it didn't fit anymore...
A great idea, and artistic, too.
Now, thats a clever thing to do. I like your style.
What a great idea! I love it! And it looks great!
That is indeed a beautiful door:)
I am with you on the screen doors, banging and elbow bangs etc.
You found the perfect solution;)
Nice one for ABC Wednesday!
It's also a favourite home decorating thingie of mine.
Very cool. I did door too. ;-)
Love this idea, soft and swishy as it sways in the breeze, but then that would be good for 'S' I guess.
Very nice, I really like it.
What a lovely idea, - I think this kind of door raises all sorts of anticipation as to what might be on the other side.
Hey, it works and is attractive too. ;-)
Useful and beautiful. Original. Have to try...
Excellent idea! I have a door that could use just such a decorating thingie!
You are right it: looks decorative! My daughter in Australia, however, must have screen doors and windows to keep the snakes out and mozzies too. We, here in the Netherlands don't need them always, though at the moment with all the wasps, we need them.
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Neat idea - thank you for the rip!
What a great idea. Nice post.
Your door has a very nice "open" summery look and feel to it.
I swear I had a small sofa just that color which I ended up giving away when I got married and there wasn't enough room. It was the first sofa I ever bought, as opposed to getting hand-me-downs. (sigh)
Beautiful creation to look at.
In central India screen doors are fixed in the summers and watered, cooling the breeze blowing in in the baking summer. Scented water, fragrances wafting in through the screen door.
I love this idea.
Anil offered an excellent idea for cool and refreshing doorways with the fabric. I just might have to make myself a fabric door this Autumn...
Thanks for the inspiration.
Sherry
Doors can be like fences or walls - your solution is very freeing and confident.
That looks like a jolly good idea! I like that you can make it into 'artwork' when it's not in use, too!
I have not thought of Door for "D". what marvelous choice, a thing that we see and use everyday.
That is really clever and much prettier...
I've always liked the idea of screen doors, which don't exist over here. Reading what you say, maybe I'm better off without them! I love your Decoratively Draped curtain.
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