This is for all of you homeowners out there who wish your entry door had more panache. Most of us have done the "drive by" where we look at homes in a neighborhood. A fabulous door can truly create a focal point for your home. It can complete change the personality of your front elevation and give viewers a feel for your sense of style. There are, of course, rules of thumb to follow when selecting a door:
Check the size of your opening. While a double door is more inviting, do not sacrifice function for visual aesthetics. Choose a door appropirate to the size of the opening.
Home Style--if you have a traditional center hall colonial, you would be best off selecting a panel door with or without a fan light. Stained or painted wood are both great options for you. If you want to invite more powerful Chi (energy) into the home, choose a vibrant red paint for your door. If you wish for a more understated look, paint doors and shutters black or a more neutral color.
A French Chateau deserves a door with stature. See the photo above of a set of entry doors that we had custom made for a client. We designed the panel moldings and had decorative ironwork details added to the walnut door. It is perfectly suited to the stone facade and Chateau style.
Just be sure to marry function and style and be true to the architecture of the home. A modern home will allow you the most flexibility and if you are fortunate enough to live in such a dwelling--indulge, live on the edge and explore the possibilities of new materials such as metal, specialty glass or a combination of materials. Most important-have fun and let your individual style shine!
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