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Doors shape the decor of your home

By: David Raiburn

Doors can be as varied as personalities. A door reflects the persona of the house. When a visitor first comes to your home, the first channel of introduction between you and your guest is your door. Each home has its own exclusive architectural style with unique doors complementing it. An old world fashioned Dutch door can give your home the touch of country style or if you prefer the classical style, then your home should have an old fashioned heavy wooden door with a massive brass doorknob and an elaborate trim. If you prefer the modern day chic look, you can have a plain and practical modern looking door with adequate trim to make it stylish yet resourceful.

Get a little country style: Dutch doors originated in the 1600s in the Netherlands and are named after their country of origination. Dutch doors are a unique design of door. You do not see them very often in new homes but can still find them in older country homes. You can also have one of these special doors installed in your home or outbuilding to add a country look to your home.

The Dutch door compromises of two parts, namely, the top half and the bottom half. You have the option of leaving the top or the bottom half of the door open, as per your convenience. The doors can be latched together and used like a standard door as well.

In olden times Dutch doors were common as they were used in stables. It was very convenient, as the horse or animal could be kept confined by keeping the bottom portion closed while the top could be left open for ventilation. Other uses included front entryways and interior doors. These doors are still used in barns today.

To install a Dutch door into a new home you have to order especially as the new houses are not equipped for it. The Dutch doors are the carriers of the old country appeal to some people. Dutch doors can be installed as garden shades, garage doors or back doors.

If you want to impress your visitors you can have a classic entrance door to your home. These are often heavier doors made out of hard woods like oak. They are very strong and will last for many years. They should be treated for weather resistance and if necessary painted or varnished every 1-2 years. A classic wood door can take a little more maintenance but is very impressive and can raise the real estate value of your house.

A modern door is simpler in appearance than other doors with adornment of a simple design. Generally they are made of wood and are painted. You need to paint up these doors every two or three years particularly if your house is located in a place with extreme weather conditions.

Whatever door you choose, remember that it will show your house¡¦s individuality and your visitors will get their first impressions from your entrance door. So always take a little care to not only choose the right door but understand how to maintain it as well. Remember the value of your home and to a certain extent your value is based on the type of doors your home has.

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