Six Things to Consider When Replacing Your Front Doors
1. Match Your Style or Go Bold
The design of your front door is really what makes or breaks your home. If you’re looking for old-fashioned elegant front doors, there are lots of different styles to choose from, including Victorian-style brass or bronze accents and solid wood furniture, or traditional wooden doors.
You can also go for an old-fashioned farmhouse look with clapboard, white doors, and dark stained woodwork. The shape and style of your new door is often determined by the architectural style of your home sticking with traditional classic look and feel. Then there is the adventurous type of homeowner who likes to venture outside of these guidelines for something more unexpected. In those cases, we recommend a transitional style that’s a happy medium between the style of your home and your personal taste.
2. Choose Your Hardware Carefully
Hardware can be a little tricky, but don’t overcomplicate things when you don’t have to. If you have a very decorative door, you should consider a simpler style of hardware. However, a simple door with more elaborate hardware might be just as appropriate. In either case don’t skip out on the quality of hardware you choose. Your door hardware gets a lot of use during the day, so it needs to be able to withstand all of the opening and closing. It’s a very important element to the door’s look and functionality—as well as your long-term happiness!
3. Pick a Color That Works
Now comes the fun part! Choosing the color of your door can be one of the most exciting parts of the process. Whether you’re looking for a color that perfectly coordinates with your entry or for something that pops, like a bright red or relaxing teal, the best option to find your color would be to buy a few pints of the paint you’re considering and paint the door you’re replacing. You will also want to gauge the new color with the front of the house to see if it looks good. You can also get smaller samples and paint a piece of wood to place in front of the door to see how it looks with the house.
4. Make Safety & Security a Priority
A door is only as secure as its hardware. If you’re looking for an option that’s sure to give you peace of mind, we suggest a high-quality, multipoint locking system, where the hardware locks at different places in the door but can still be controlled by a single lock mechanism. We don’t generally recommend double-cylinder deadbolts as they may make it more difficult to get out of your home should there be a fire or other event that requires a fast exit.
5. Exposure to the Elements
Depending on how exposed your door is to the elements can have an impact on what kind of material you choose. For example, you don’t want to put a wood door in an area that gets a lot of sun or rain. Instead, you might think of using steel, fiberglass or a clad product using multiple materials like aluminum clad wood or fiberglass clad wood. On the other hand, if your door is completely protected from the elements, the sky’s the limit—depending on your budget of course.
6. A well-functioning door
The kind of door you choose impacts the look of your entry as well as how it functions. For instance, if the door opens to a small interior room, an inswing door may interfere with furniture placement. With that type of setup, an outswing door is likely a better option. If the entryway is located in the rear of the house, a sliding door is another alternative. Consider if you need a way to move big items in and out of the house. In that case, you might consider a double door system rather than a single door with sidelights. Whatever your setup, there’s a door configuration to match.
Questions? Not sure where to begin? We’re here to help
We know—it’s a lot to think about. That’s where our expert Sales Consultants can help. We can walk you through all of your options to ensure you get the perfect entry door to match your style and needs. Give us a call today to set up a free in-home, no obligation consultation!
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