The Flare Journal

Overdoors

3 articles to read

Flare illustration of three doors with triangular, segmental and broken pediments

History3 min read

The overdoor pediment: from temple front to Georgian doorcase

The pediment began as the gable of a Greek temple and ended up over the front doors of Georgian Britain. How it travelled, the main types, and where...

By Joseph van LockeFounder, designer and maker
Flare illustration of a panelled door with an overdoor pediment and measuring lines

Craft & materials3 min read

How to measure for an overdoor pediment

An overdoor pediment only looks right if it fits the door frame and the room. Here is what to measure, how much overhang to allow and how to...

By Gregory TireCraft and materials
Flare illustration of a hallway with overdoor pediments, shell wall lights and a ceiling rose

Interiors & colour1 min read

First impressions: styling a hallway with architectural details

The hallway is the first room anyone sees. Simple ways to give it a sense of arrival.

By Sophia MeredithInteriors and colour

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