Summer is here and we'll all be spending a lot more time on porches and in the back yard. Here are some tips for picking out a new back door to show off your home!

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How to Choose a Back Door

Find a secure, stylish door that gives you access to your backyard or patio.

• By Peter Walsh

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Want the Backyard of Your Dreams?

Make a great first impression with your outdoor area. HGTVRemodels' walks you through the basics of planning an outdoor space, including assessing your needs, setting goals, finding design ideas, and choosing the right products.

Your back door provides a second entrance to your home and it also allows you access to your deck, patio or backyard.
Since the back of the house is often a private space, there is little need for a door to conceal the inside of a house from neighbors or the street. This gives you a lot of options, from French doors to sliding glass.
To prevent sun fade on furnishings, consider low-E glass or built-in blinds sandwiched between panes. Whatever style door you decide on, be sure it has double-paned glass and proper weather stripping to save on heating and cooling costs.

Memorial Day 2014

We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Please strive to remember the sacrifices made by the members of our military not just on holidays, but everyday.

There's no better way to upgrade your rooms than with interior doors. Too often, we live with whatever we've got, unaware of the impactful change offered by simply swapping out a door. Be sure to check out our selection on www.falcondoorco.com or call us for more details on creating a custom look!

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Upgrade Your Interiors With Doors

Pick the right door to reinforce your design scheme and add contrast or depth to the room.

• By Lydia Somerville

There's no better way to upgrade your rooms than with interior doors. Too often, we live with whatever we've got, unaware of the impactful change offered by simply swapping out a door. They do more than simply close off a room. The right door can reinforce your design scheme, adding contrast or depth to your overall room plan, and contribute architectural sizzle.

Keep It Simple

Where hollow-core doors have been installed for budgetary reasons, simply adding applied molding to mimic a raised panel door can create a classic, traditional interior.
If replacing the doors is an option, Doug Davis of Tracery Interiors says there's one door style that suits most every interior. "I love a two-panel door with simple square sticking and flat panels," he explains. "It's unfussy, uncomplicated and versatile. In a more formal setting, I'll add a little bit of trim between the panels and the sticking."

Small-Space Solutions

Perk Up Your Space With a Pocket Door

DIYNetwork.com provides steps to complete installation of a new pocket door.

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Pocket doors are a great solution for tight spaces. Since they don't swing into the room, they offer privacy in minimal space. Left open, they can indicate separation between two rooms without blocking traffic. With glass panes, a pocket door can divide a quiet space, like an office, from a busier one, like a kitchen, without blocking light.

Concealed Doors

In very sleek, modern interiors, a wing-wall door can become invisible when closed, but swing open to reveal storage. Great for an ultra-sleek modern bathroom, this visual trick maintains the clean look of the room. Similarly, in a paneled dining room, a door can be concealed behind woodwork so that it completely disappears.

Barn Raising

Rustic Closet Door

For a dose of rustic charm, a sliding barn door is a great addition to a bedroom, concealing storage when open and offering privacy when closed. It also has the benefit of not swinging into a room and taking up space.

Trading Places

Designer, Sue Adams French Doors

In some instances, exterior doors can be incorporated into the design to great effect. French doors separating a living room and dining room have a charming French-bistro vibe. A six-light cottage-style door closing off a porch or sitting room allows light to pass through and reinforces a casual cottage-style room.

Maximum Charm

A Charming Entrance

DIYNetwork.com shares tips for creating your own Dutch door out of a regular door.

Get Started on Your Dutch Door

Dutch doors are the Mini Cooper of the door universe. It's impossible not to smile when you see one. With the top half left open, they permit breezes and conversation to flow between outdoors and in.
But the impact on the interior, with a glimpse of the outdoors framed by the door, offers as much impact as a piece of artwork hanging on the wall. Dutch doors also have the benefit of keeping pets inside the house, having been designed originally to keep farm animals out of the kitchen.

Introducing Contrast

Usually, decorators recommend painting doors the same color as the rest of the trim in a room. But Doug sees a missed opportunity. "Doors darker than the walls and trim is a look that I've been experimenting with a lot lately — either stained wood doors or doors painted charcoal or black," he says. "It gives so much emphasis and is a great way to introduce contrast while still keeping a neutral color palette on the walls. It's also a great way to set off really beautiful door hardware."

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Upgrade Your House With New Interior Doors

New project for a new year: Enhance your home's architecture with new interior doors you'll love to live with every day

Steven Randel

Houzz Contributor. Steven Corley Randel has practiced architecture in California

 

Interior doors play a more important role than you might realize. While they are minor elements in the grand scheme, they add architectural detail and style to a house. As something we use every day, doors create a tactile experience that leaves a significant impression. Closing a solid wood door, for example, feels very different than closing a hollow door made of synthetic materials.

For a house with modest detail, beautiful doors may add enough interest to make the spaces feel more stylistically specific. Even if your house has significant architecture, upgraded doors can complement and complete your design. For example, gilt, intricate details and the best stained wood finish make this Italian door remarkable. (We’ll get into looks for modern and other home styles soon.)

Who to hire: Replacing an interior door can be a good DIY project for someone who has at least a moderate level of skill in home improvement — but it doesn’t cost much to have interior doors installed by a reliable handyperson or licensed contractor. As for the design and which doors to choose, you will never regret the assistance of a competent design professional.

Permit: Rarely will you need a permit to replace an interior door. While there are minimum widths required for certain circumstances, it is unlikely that you would want less than the minimum anyway. One door that many consider an interior door is the one between the house and the garage. This technically is considered an exterior door, and it is wise to understand that these doors must have self-closing hardware and be fire rated. Consult a professional if you are changing this door.

First step: Get a quick lesson from this ideabook for some basic knowledge of door parts. Then determine if all you need to do is replace the door alone, or if you will want to replace the door and its jamb along with the casing (or molding) around the door. It is likely that you will want to replace the jamb.

Even if you hire someone to do the work, it is always a good idea to have a basic understanding of what needs to be done, so read this tutorial on how to replace one kind of door and jamb.

Project length: Give yourself a few hours per door. A handyperson or contractor can probably replace a door in about an hour. It all depends on how many doors you replace at once, but this is a project that can likely be done in less than a month, even in more complicated cases.

Best time to do this project: Since all of the work takes place inside the house, you can do this project just about any time of year, though it is best not to start projects of this nature in the weeks before significant holidays, since you probably want your house neat if you intend to entertain.

Types of Door Styles

Let’s take a look at the simplest door first and then progress by the number of panels.

Flush Doors

A flush door can come with a hollow or solid core, primed for painting or finished in a wood veneer, as shown here. Typically it is the least expensive, and is well suited to modern architecture.

Cost: Doors start at under $50 for a hollow core with a primed surface. Prices jump significantly for solid wood doors; expect to pay between $200 and $300 for the more common styles and sizes.

Moving on up into specialty woods, such as exotic veneers, the price will balloon to $500 to $1,000 per door, or more for antique and custom doors. Keep in mind that you have to pay for installation labor and finish materials in all circumstances.

This flush door has a more complex veneer finish. Some manufacturers will offer set choices for veneer designs, while others can do custom configurations.

Patterned veneers increase the cost substantially.

Single-Panel Doors

Single-panel doors are suitable for and often found in Craftsman houses as well as other modest houses of the 1920s and 1930s.

You can get a single panel on an arched door like this one. Just one or two of these in key places in your house can add lots of character. You will often find these in Spanish colonial and Spanish eclectic architecture.

Two-Panel Doors

As you will see in the following examples, variations on two-panel designs are many. This particular type, with its segmental arched top panel, is great for French country and French eclectic homes.

Very similar to the previous example, this door has a plank detail within the panel. This evokes a farmhouse or country feeling. This embossed design comes from the tongue and groove wood joinery found on old-fashioned stile and rail doors.

Here is an inexpensive example of two flush doors’ being replaced by two-panel doors.

Three-Panel Doors

Three-panel doors can run the gamut from traditional colonial to Craftsman designs.

More ways with three-panel doors

Here is a common three-panel Craftsman door. You can find these painted or in stained wood, particularly oak.

Handsome solid wood three-panel doors fit the traditional architecture of this house.

A circular detail distinguishes this three-panel door. Similar designs can be found in French eclectic and Victorian architecture.

Four-Panel Doors

Four-panel doors are another variation in traditional architecture.

It is unlikely that you have existing arched door jambs. But if you are willing to go to the expense, you can alter your jambs to accommodate these wonderful four-panel designs.

This four-panel door design would probably suit an Italianate house well.

Five-Panel Doors

One more variation in Craftsman architecture is the five-panel door. You can find these with hollow cores and in solid wood.

The significant detail of this house calls for the elegant finish of these five-panel doors.

Six-Panel Doors

One of the most common door styles is the six-panel configuration. You should be able to find this door with a less-expensive hollow core as well as in solid wood.

Specialty Doors

Let’s move up in price and see what you can get by spending a bit more. Notice that this door has an arched panel as well as an arched jamb. It has authentic plank details and a very beautiful wood finish. The wood species affects the cost and finish appearance.

Going to the top end of door design, let’s take a look at this marvelous Italian-manufactured, French-antique-style door. The exquisite detail and finish make doors like this unforgettable, but they are best left for generous budgets and sophisticated designs.

Glass Doors

Choices in glass doors are vast. You will likely want these as focal points or located in special places, such as where added light is needed.

Here a mirror has been placed in the single panel, which is perfect for this bath.

Interior French doors are charming. They are often best positioned off the entry and central halls, for studies, dining rooms and tertiary living spaces.

If you are going all-out on character, stained glass might be the way to go. This multipane door is a work of art in itself. Just be prepared for the cost. Take a look at these other cool designs.

Closet Doors

Here a two-panel has been set up as a slider, making this room feel very comfortable.

More about closet doors

Bifold closet doors are often overlooked because of poor hardware installed in the old days, but don’t discount this idea, as better hardware is now available. They nicely open up a closet without getting the opposite sliding door in the way, and use less space than paired swinging doors.

Why You Should Choose Pine Interior Doors for Your Home

To some people, pine doors are regarded as quite dull and commonplace, but there is no reason to stick with the traditional, everyday style. Modern pine interior doors are available in a huge range of styles and can have small or large glass panels added in order to improve existing natural light levels and add to the overall appeal.

There are three main benefits when considering the purchase of pine interior doors.

1. Soundproofing is often greatly improved with doors manufactured from pine

2. Prices are very affordable and even those working within a limited budget will be able to obtain a high quality type of pine interior doors.

3. Pine is very durable and can absorb a lot of wear and tear.

More on pine interior doors

There are a number of reasons why so many choose pine doors over any other type of material. Aside from being extremely popular, pine comes in such a wide range of different styles; there is something to suit all individual tastes and requirements.

There are different types of pine that can be used in an interior door and these are just a couple of the most common varieties:

�� Knotty pine - bringing out the natural character of the wood
�� Clear pine - becoming the most commonly used variety

When it comes to choosing any type of pine for your interior doors, the styles available vary between different door suppliers. Browsing through a range of pine doors in an online store is one way to quickly establish the styles that would best match your home.

A look at knotty and clear pine

Each variety of pine (whether it is that of knotty or clear pine) will have its own unique characteristics and distinguishing features.

The name "knotty" is derived from the condition of an interior door once it has been varnished or waxed. In its unfinished and untreated state, there are grains and knots imbedded within the wood and once the door is prepared then these unique markings will start to show through.

With clear pine, the standard thickness for these doors can be anything from 35mm to 40mm. The doors are often fitted together with individual pieces of pine that can create an overall greater strength than just one entire unit. Once the structure is completed then veneer is added to the door faces, which are designed to prevent any weakness or warping of the material.

View an extensive range of affordable pine interior doors

Some pine door suppliers have a very extensive range of affordable pine interior doors, with delivery available throughout the UK. The doors within this range are no less than 35mm thick and there are number of different sizes available, depending on your individual requirements. You can view entire catalogues online on the door suppliers website, and call them or contact them if you find what you are looking for. All of the products available for purchase are of the highest quality using mainly Brazilian knotty pine or clear pine to create the doors, which prove to be outstanding value for money.



Many people are making the switch from hollow core doors to solid wood doors for the interior of their home. Besides the visible difference in the quality of the product, solid wood doors also provide perks such as sound proofing and insulation. Check out our selection at www.FalconDoorCo.com, and order your new interior doors today!

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Simple tricks and decorative trim can add a ton of style to your doors and make them more unique.  We have doors in stock that are already unique and ready to be installed in your home, or chose a standard style door and dress it up yourself with one of these tips!

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Help for Boring Doors

Use these simple tricks and common decorative trims to add style to hollow-core doors.

Mimic the architectural elegance of an old-time panel door by adding narrow moldings and a little paint to a nondescript door.

What You Need:

Use molding to add architectural interest to a flat door.

• 2 complementary paint colors
• Paintbrush
• Pencil
• Narrow trim molding in 2 widths and similar designs
• Measuring tape
• Miter saw
• Wood glue
• Finishing nails
• Hammer
• Nail set
• Putty

Instructions: 1. Paint the entire door a base color.
2. Mark and paint the "panel" color.
3. Measure placement and cut molding. Miter-cut the first molding to create the outer border of the panels; cut the second molding to fit 2 inches inside the first.
4. Paint and attach molding. Paint all the pieces of molding, then glue and nail them in place. Because the door's wood is thin, nails alone aren't strong enough for everyday wear and tear. Wood glue actually holds the trim in place, but the nails keep things from shifting while the glue dries.
5. Finish. Fill the nail holes with putty and touch up the paint.

Use the same wallpaper pattern on doors and cupboard fronts to unify a room's background when the walls are also papered. When the walls are painted, papering doors and cupboards draws attention to the room's architectural detail.

What You Need:

For the best wearability, choose a heavy, vinyl-coated wallpaper.

• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Wallpaper (and paste if needed)
• Measuring tape
• Pencil
• Yardstick
• Utility knife
• Narrow molding
• Miter saw
• Wood glue
• Finishing nails
• Hammer
• Nail set
• Putty

Instructions: 1. Measure the door for placement of paper and molding. Plan your panel so the doorknob falls outside the wallpapered area, saving the paper from soil. Mark the corners on the door with pencil.
2. Check the wallpaper design. Center the wallpaper design on the panel area and make any adjustments in panel size. For example, bold patterns should be centered, and checks or stripes should end evenly.
3. Paint the door, and let dry.
4. Attach the wallpaper according to manufacturer's instructions.
5. Cut, paint, and attach molding. Miter-cut narrow molding to create a border around the paper. Paint the molding, then glue and nail it in place. Fill nail holes and touch up the paint.

Pine tongue-and-groove paneling strips extend a room's casual welcome. If you're starting from scratch, buy a door without a pre-drilled doorknob hole.

What You Need:

Avoid thick strips of paneling; they will prevent the door from closing tightly.

• 3/8-inch pine tongue-and-groove paneling
• Measuring tape
• Radial or miter saw
• Table saw
• Wood glue
• Finishing nails
• Hammer
• Putty
• Clear sanding sealer
• Hand drill
• Boring bit or drill bits for locksets

Instructions: 1. Cut paneling to height. Using a radial or miter saw, cut the strips to fit the door's height.
2. Cut paneling to width. Lay out the strips, starting from the door's outside edge and working toward the hinge edge. On a table saw, rip the last strip to fit the door's width.
3. Mark diameter of doorknob hole on the edge of the door. Measure and note how far in to drill the hole
4. Attach panels to door. Glue and nail the first strip to the door. Apply glue to the back of the second strip. Glue the tongue-and-groove together, then nail the second strip in place. Repeat for each strip.
5. Drill doorknob hole through paneling or (if using an undrilled door) through paneling and door.
6. Finish. Fill the nail holes and apply a clear sanding sealer.

In a room that looks choppy because of multiple openings or doorways in awkward places, matching the door to the rest of the room creates visual unity.

What You Need:

Continuing the wall decor will help minimize a doorway.

• Measuring tape
• Level
• Chair-rail molding to match that of the room
• Paint to match the rest of the room
• Paintbrush
• Saw
• Finishing nails
• Hammer
• Wood glue
• Putty

Instructions: 1. Cut the chair rail trim slightly narrower than the door width. Bevel the end that faces the hinges, making sure the bevel is deep enough so that the door will open without binding. (Even under the best circumstances, the door may bind slightly when opened fully.)
2. Paint the door and chair rail to match the room. (Remember to paint the door's edges to match the room the door opens into.)
3. Attach chair rail to door. Glue, then nail the chair rail into place so it aligns with the wall rail.
4. Finish. Fill the nail holes and touch up the paint.

13 Ways to Paint an Interior Door

We've already explored the idea of painting a door red or black to make a bold statement, but sometimes a smaller accent or something more subtle is the way to go. Here are several other creative ideas to dress up your doors.

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You can change the way your home looks by simply painting your interior doors. Add life to them, show off architectural detail, or make a door less noticeable. Go a little dark on the paint, or take it to the next level, using a bold or deep color.

Tips for painting interior doors

• Keep in mind that any time you paint a door a deep color, you should take your time and prep well because the darker the paint, the more lines you can see.
• Most doors and trims are painted semi gloss because it cleans easily and subtly shines. If you want to go for a more shiny look use a high-gloss paint, which when done well can look gorgeous, making the color you use very deep and reflective.
• Prep well before painting and use materials referred by a paint professional, so it looks smooth.
• When painting doors, start at the top and work your way down. And always brush in the direction of the wood grain on paneled doors.

Patricia Benson

Painting this glass door and trim the same bold color as the wall creates an illusion there is no doorway, just panes of glass. I would love to try this on a frosted door leading to the basement. A door with a bold color is very tempting to open to see what fun lies beyond.

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

If a door is in an awkward spot or breaks up a small space, make it nearly disappear by painting your door and trim the same color as your walls.

Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.

If you are using dramatic wallpaper in a room that has light and deep colors in it, use the dark color on the door itself, and the light color on the trim for a dramatic feel.

valerie pasquiou interiors + design, inc

Choose a soft gray or beige on your doors and trims for a dramatic look that still feels light and airy. Why not add a bit of character to doorways that have beautiful chunky molding?

Centsational Girl

Paint your interior door a lighter or deeper shade of same color used on the walls. Bring out the raised door panels by outlining them in the same color as the trim.

Carey Dodson

Create a chalkboard door using chalkboard paint.

lisa rubenstein - real rooms design

Outline your doors for a detailed look. Use a deep paint color on your door trim only. If you have raised panels in the door, outline each groove in the same color.

Isabel Beattie @ K Cabinets Oakville

Let the door stand out. By painting the door itself black and leaving the trim around it white, it becomes a highlight of the room, especially if you have a door with lots of glass or interesting architectural details.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Try a decorative paint finish. Paint is not expensive, so have a ball!


Tip: You don't need to remove doors from hinges to paint them. It is quicker to paint them while attached, and the result can be just as great. Regardless of what color/finish you do, paint in the direction of the grain.

Peg Berens Interior Design LLC

Black or deep brown painted doors keep a contemporary space looking clean and chic. In this space there are no bright-white stark-feeling moments. To get a fine finish, take your time and prep well.

Visbeen Architects

Color code a door or two to remind both adults and little ones this room is a special place (for doing homework or another activity).

Mark Dodge Design

This beautiful, glossy orange door leads into a stunning wallpapered bedroom. It is the perfect first impression.

Tip: When you have a door painted a bold color on one side but not on the other, what color do you paint the edges of that door? I choose to paint the edges the color of the side that opens inward, as in this photo.

Rachel Reider Interiors

In a home painted with neutrals, black doors pop with interest. You can just paint the doorways in the public spaces and leave the private rooms a creamy light white color.