Choose a door that complements your architecture. “On a traditional house, you might want the door to disappear or blend in. But if your home is modern, you can celebrate that, perhaps by choosing all glass or a unique design,” says Francesco Di Sarra. Below are general guidelines on door styles and features that will match your house type.
1) Victorian/georgian/colonial
- Panelled wood (or lookalikes)
- Coach house or stable look
- Divided-light windows, ideally coordinated with house windows
- Decorative hardware, like iron hinges or handles
2) Arts & crafts/edwardian
- Raised panels or sections
- Arch-top or divided-light windows to match or complement your home’s windows (but nothing too fussy looking)
3) ’50s ranch style
- Plain finish with simple, horizontal emphasis in design, like wood slats or banding
- Simple hardware or windows that create balance with overall composition of home’s exterior
- For a streamlined look, consider forgoing handles
4) Contemporary/modern
- This style offers the most design freedom – choose materials and details that make a statement
- Options to consider: stained wood, V-ribbed or horizontal banding, frosted or pebbled glass
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