Portals with Character: Antique Doors
-
Handmade: Handmade antique or vintage doors often have the marks and flaws from the original artisan, adding unique character your entrances. -
Quality: Antique doors are generally think and strong with the heft from real solid oak. -
Style: Vintage doors are often made in many different styles. If you are refurbishing an old house or you want your home to be of a particular style, going with a vintage or antique door could be a good option.
-
Front door: Because the front door acts as a statement before you ever step foot inside the house, you want a front door that speaks to you. Antique or vintage front doors can be panel doors which can be simple yet stately or they can be innately carved. -
Office door: Re-purposed antique or vintage barn doors are popular for adding sliding doors. This way, you can separate interior spaces without taking up space when you want the antique door to be open. -
Interior door: Re-purposed antique wood or glass doors are an eco-friendly way to spruce up interior spaces.
-
Wood: When doors are made from wood, it is most likely made from oak. However, you may also find doors made from pine, beech, and mahogany. -
Glass: Some wooden doors have glass panes inlaid. The glass panels can be used as accents for the door or may make up the majority of the doors design. While most antique wood doors use regular glass, others have stained glass for accents. -
Cast iron: Cast iron and other metal doors may be used for decoration or as gates. Antique or vintage metal doors are usually found on the exterior of the home.