Making the decision to design custom doors for your home is a great way to invest in the look and the value of your house. These doors will be a true expression of your personal taste and style, and you can be as detailed or as simplistic as you like in the design.
When developing your overall look for custom doors, you don’t have start from scratch. You can use the internet, or even a picture of a specific door as a starting point for your design. The key is in considering each of the elements of the door and then working the specific features you want into the style to look coordinated and complete.
Choose a Door Style and Shape
Starting with a door style and shape is important when considering custom doors. Once you have the shape, you can then add the different elements and create the lines or flow of the design to match the shape.
For example, if you are choosing a double door with an arched or rounded top you will most likely want to include rounded windows and complimentary sidelights and transom to accentuate the flowing lines at the top of the door.
Select Windows and Glass
Knowing what size and shape of window and glass you wish to include on custom doors is also essential. With large window areas and ornate glass caming, you may wish to choose a more solid and minimal look to the wood.
On the other hand, on beautiful hand carved or more rustic looking custom doors you may not want to have any glass at all, allowing the carving and natural beauty of the wood to take center stage.
Add Detail
With the large components of custom doors determined, you can then turn to your creative side to add the details. This could be in the choice of glass, the design in the caming or in the types of panels or lines in the door itself.
The hardware you select for the handles and locks will also add to the overall design of any custom doors. They can be carefully selected to match any design elements you wish to highlight.
If you are considering designing your own custom doors, be sure to choose a door company with a design team to help you to bring your vision and ideas to life. These professionals can work with you to draft a design that is just what you want.
At Nick’s Building Supply, Inc., we can help you with each step in designing and creating custom doors for your home or business.
