Traditional doorways were typically rectangular, featuring simple vertical frames designed for structural integrity. The door frames were often made from sandstone or laterite, using a straight lintel to span the top of the opening. They were frequently decorated with ornate tiered pediments known as "Sum Ruean Kaew", placed over the flat rectangular frame. The doors themselves were usually carved wood or lacquered in gold, without any of the curves found in Gothic or Roman art. This style emphasizes a solemn, traditional aesthetic commonly found in early to mid-Ayutthaya period viharas and ordination halls.