Upgrading your existing doors is a very easy, effective and fun way to take years off the look of your home. Old styles of entrance doors, doors that are in less-than-ideal condition, or boring doors can be replaced with something new, unique and very eye-catching.
When you are planning an upgrade to your home, don’t limit yourself to the entrance doors found at your local hardware or building supply store. By shopping online, you can buy directly from the manufacturer, saving you money and also providing access to styles, designs and features you may not have even known were possible.
Before buying entrance doors, stop and consider these factors. This will help you to choose not just a door you like, but a door that will work for you and your family.
Purpose of the Door
While it may seem silly to think about what you need a door for, there are different considerations for entrance doors. For example, your front door is the first thing people see, so you may want it to be welcoming, open, unique or very solid and classic in its design.
On the other hand, the back door may be the more practical door that should be more solid to stand up to kids, pets and all kinds of daily traffic.
Types of Traffic
Doors that are going to get a lot of traffic need to be considered for their durability as well as their design and style. Wood entrance doors are a great option as they are low-maintenance and easy to touch-up if they get a scratch or scrape.
For busy households with lots of entertaining and company, perhaps double doors would be the best option. This gives more room for traffic and also allows you to really open up the entrance on those special events.
Security Issues
Many of the new styles of entrance doors come with three-point locks and multi-point locking systems. This allows the door to be completely secured, providing an additional level of security.
Choosing a frosted or opaque type of glass provides more privacy, but you may also want to combine more than one type of glass for a perfect balance of light and privacy.
Of course, and probably at the top of the list, is the need for entrance doors that have a stylish and appealing design. All these features can be found in a door; you just have to look until you find the right door, or a company to create your perfect custom door.
Nick’s Building Supply has over one million doors in stock. We have been manufacturing top quality entrance doors since 1977.
