Replace Your Doors To Create A Country Cottage Look

With so many types of doors; single leaf, double doors

, French doors, blind doors, barn doors, stable doors, flush doors, moulded doors, ledge and brace doors, sliding doors and even false doors; its no wonder it can be a difficult task to choose a door that is right for your home! Here we discuss how simply replacing a door can change the entire look of your house.

The country cottage look is a popular style among homeowners and you dont have to live in a thatched cottage or converted barn to achieve this. When you look at the exterior of your home the main features you notice are the doors and windows, including the frames and entrance. You could think about purchasing a second hand door for an authentic look but with the wide range of new door designs available this style can be easily replicated. There are a number of advantages of choosing a new door, including added security, strength, insulation and weather resistance. Plus you can have a door made to your exact specifications to ensure it remains in keeping with the rest of the house.

Cottage doors traditionally have a tongue and groove design like the ledge and brace door. This is where vertical planks are held together by two horizontal planks called ledges and one diagonal plank, the brace. You can recreate this look with a new tongue and groove composite cottage door, which is both robust and long-lasting. Use panels of triple glazed windows to enhance your design and bring more light into the property and choose from a wide range of colours and finishes, including a wood stain finish. With a composite door the colour is applied throughout the material when it is manufactured so you wont have to worry about re-painting your door.

For a real farmhouse feature why not swap your regular door for stable doors? Stable doors, or Dutch doors as they are also known, consist of a door which is divided horizontally so that the top half can remain open to feed an animal while the bottom remains firmly bolted to prevent it from escaping. Many homes have now adopted this style and there are a range of modern stable doors to choose from. Aside from their stunning look stable doors offer practical uses, bringing light and fresh air into your home. Many also feature a glass panel to maintain a light and airy feel even when closed.

by: Alan Trotter

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