Create Warm and Cozy with Natural Wood Tones

Natural wood tones add warmth to your home. We have a number of solid wood doors ready to help you both make your space more cozy and make a statement!

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Paint Colors for Rooms Trimmed with Wood

Written on February 26, 2014 at 9:05 am , by Kate

So many of the images that appear on the pages of magazines have white painted baseboards, door casings, molding, and window trim. There’s nothing wrong with that, white is fresh, bright, and always classic, yet many older homes possess wood trimmed doors and windows. They may be Arts & Crafts style, Victorians, Colonials, or simply older homes where exposed woodwork adds to the architectural appeal.
Many a homeowner gets the itch to paint wood trim white, black, or even a bold color, but others recognize the beauty of wood trim and wish to preserve it in its original state. Bravo! Choosing a paint color to complement isn’t difficult, get inspired by these spaces that show how well both color and neutrals partner with wood trim.
Because of its organic makeup, wood is a warmer tone so pairing it with colors that possess cooler undertones is a smart choice. Blue in its various shades from navy to slate to sky offers a balanced approach and allows the wood trim to be beautiful in its natural state.

Green sits adjacent to blue on the color wheel and is also considered a cool color. Opt for a verdant green or one in a paler or less saturated shade. Just about any green will partner well with wood trim, especially when the casings or baseboards are stained with yellow or red undertones. 

A palette reminiscent of warmer climates is always appealing so consider a mid tone or mustard yellow, which brings the feeling of sunshine to a space and is sure to cheer even when skies are gray outside.

A no fail approach to choosing paint for rooms trimmed in wood is to opt for a neutral hue. Choose one that has gray undertones (often referred to as greige or taupe) so the brown tones don’t overwhelm.

Finally, add interest to a neutral space trimmed in wood by introducing texture (think silk, lambswool, linen, leather, woven materials) or vibrant and colorful accents in the form of pillows and rugs.
For those of you living in homes with wood window casings and door trim, take a step back and resist the urge to coat them in paint. Preserve their integrity and add color to the walls instead!

Wood Design Ideas

Check out the knotty pine on the walls!  If you're not a fan of it on the walls, knotty pine is a great choice for solid wood doors to bring character to any room or entrance. Check out our selection at www.falcondoorco.com or contact us for custom quotes!

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Why Choose Solid Wood Interior Doors Over Hollow Core?

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Why Choose Solid Wood Interior Doors Over Hollow Core?

If you are currently thinking about replacing the interior doors in your home, you may be wondering whether or not you should splash out the extra cash for solid slab doors, or go for the cheaper option of hollow core or honeycomb style interior doors. It can be difficult to know which is best if you do not understand the pros and cons of each type.
It is widely accepted that the better option, if your budget allows, is to go for the solid slab interior doors. They may look pretty similar to the hollow core doors at first glance, but on closer inspection, you will find that this is not the case. Just a few of the features that a solid slab door can offer include:

• A better fire rating than a hollow core door.
• More durable and long lasting.
• Offer more in the way of sound proofing.

By comparison, a hollow core door can feel very light and many homeowners feel they are far too insubstantial. They feel that a door should be solid, impenetrable and block out noise! Of course hollow core doors are not truly hollow, they generally feature a thin plywood exterior with a cardboard honeycomb structure inside which is designed to act as a minimal sound block. These hollow core styles of interior doors do not have the same level of durability that a solid wood door can provide.
One key point to consider here is that even when you decide to opt for a solid wood door, there are some stumbling blocks along the way that you may encounter. A solid core interior door is not the same thing as a solid slab interior door. It is important that you understand what you are purchasing. A solid slab style door is constructed from a single piece of timber, primarily oak, pine, walnut or mahogany although other woods can be used. It may be dressed with a wood veneer exterior to give a range of styles and finishes, but overall it is mainly that one solid slab of wood. However, after 1949, the building code changed when it became more and more difficult to log the larger sizes of timber required for these solid wood interior doors. That is when the solid core door was introduced. These look like solid wood planks, but in fact they are most likely to be fiber-core or particleboard with a solid wood veneer. These are the midpoint between solid slab interior doors and hollow core doors as they are substantially heavier than a hollow style door, but not quite as durable as the solid slab style.
I recommend that you do a little research online and look for a supplier who offers solid slab interior doors at a reasonable price. Although the initial cost is higher, the added durability will mean that it is a worthwhile investment in the long term. Hollow core doors may seem cheaper, but are something of a false economy as you will need to replace them more frequently than if you go for a solid slab interior door in the first place.

French doors are a great way to allow natural light into all rooms of your home!

 French doors are a great way to allow natural light into all rooms of your home!

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French Doors Everywhere

By Larry Bilotti

DOORS DESIGN

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Andersen Frenchwood® Patio Doors

French doors have been around for centuries. Since the 17th century to be exact. The beauty of their design was certainly the divided light glass panels that provided maximum daylight to interior rooms—something that would forever become their trademark. But being essentially long narrow windows paired together and hinged on opposite sides, the design also afforded another remarkable feature—no center support. As such, the windows (doors) could be opened out (or in) to provide full-width access to an exterior balcony or patio. A beautiful thing indeed.

French doors have evolved considerably over the years, not only in terms of the materials from which they are manufactured—wood, fiberglass, vinyl, aluminum—but in the energy efficiency of the glazing and construction standards.  They are popular as both interior and exterior doors, can be outfitted with full length glass panels or any number of divided light configurations, and come in a wide range of makes and models to suit any house style.