OLD-HOUSE SAVVY

Photo courtesy of Marvin Doors	Doors and Entrances by Design While windows were an architectural luxury on the earliest houses, doors have always been an absolute necessity. Not only do doors allow people to enter and exit a building as they please, they were also the main source of ventilation for living spaces in ancient times. However, once houses moved beyond being merely dwellings, doors and entrances grew to become important expressions of architectural style. If you're trying to replace an entry door on your old house you may be in luck, because now more than ever manufacturers offer a wealth of products that are good substitutes for originals. Click to Continue

Photo courtesy of Simpson Door Co.	Artful Entrance Medieval in appearance and proportions, yet modern in construction, the Arts & Crafts door became a key element in the new wave of bungalows, Foursquares, and Prairie School-inspired houses popping up across the country at the turn of the 20th century. Carrying the idea of unified house design down to the functional components, the Arts & Crafts door approached a level of artwork when it was combined with decorative sidelights. A growing number of millwork manufacturers are reproducing Arts & Crafts doors in the 21st century, so if your bungalow door has seen better days, there’s hope for your restoration project. Click to Continue

Carriage House doors are meticulously handcrafted to your specifications and are made from the finest materials available. Exceptional workmanship, superior woods and professional hardware are standard features, ensuring long-lasting beauty, reliable performance, and low maintenance. Each door in our extensive collection will bring an added dimension of beauty and value to your home. To locate the dealer nearest you, please call us toll free (866-890-1776) or visit our website: www.carriagedoor.com.

From Old House Journal's 2008 Restoration Directory
	Doors of Distinction With old houses come doors in unusual sizes. When these need replacing, Borano can craft them out of Honduran mahogany in custom measurements and designs. The door shown, with its inlaid panels, raised trim, and decorative grill work, could fit a range of high-style old houses, from Italianate to Italian Renaissance. For more information, call (877) 839-8029, or visit www.borano.com.

	Quick-Change Artist Combination doors have been around at least as long as the Combination Door Co. has been in business (since 1912) but the ingenious time-saving concept is just as appreciated today. Instead of taking off the winter storm door and putting on a summer screen door, you replace only the door’s middle panel, which easily pops out and snaps back into place. The still-hinged door frame (made of pine, mahogany, or red oak) stays put year-round. The company sells different styles in addition to the Prairie style shown here. For more information, call (920) 922-2050, or visit www.combinationdoor.com.

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