This is a magnificent example of decorative architectural elements used in a red brick facade. The photograph captures an arched doorway with an exquisite stained glass window, harmoniously integrated into the rich brick wall. The composition gains special expressiveness through the semicircular archivolt with fan-shaped brickwork, creating an elegant frame for the narrow arched door.
The ornamental details draw attention - decorative consoles in the form of stylized plant elements placed at the edges of the arched structure. These sculptural elements add individuality and artistic value to the facade, demonstrating attention to detail characteristic of masters from the turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
The color scheme of the facade is built on the contrast between the rich terracotta shade of brickwork and the stained glass with predominant blue tones. The stained glass fill with floral ornament in blue and golden hues serves as a bright accent, drawing the eye to the entrance group. Such facade design demonstrates how details can transform even a simple brick surface.
When designing your own house, similar techniques can be used to give individuality to the building: contrasting combinations of materials and colors, decorative handcrafted elements, arched structures with expressive masonry. Even one such accent element can become the signature feature of the entire building.