The traditional aesthetic is extremely popular in modern home design. While many people associate the word “traditional” with “outdated,” it is very much not the case in the design world. Traditional homes take on the homemaker feel from the past with a cozy and comfortable home while using modern cues to create an overall sense of warmth, order and harmony. It incorporates calm and soothing colours into rooms with soft and sturdy furniture, warm rugs, and the occasional fireplace for the added feeling of home. Traditional aesthetics aim to create the perfect combination for the ultimate cozy home entertainer.
Naturally, for any cozy home entertainer, first impressions are everything. You are going to need a front door that is equally warm and inviting, and you can’t get much better than the classic wood design. Wood has always been a popular material for any home, whether it ends up being in furniture, doors, windows, or a variety of other places. Because every wooden door is different, it adds that extra bit of personality as if to say, “the people you’re about to meet are one-of-a-kind, just like the door they’ve chosen to greet you.”
Wood is also an extremely versatile material, which can be used in a wide variety of ways, especially indoor design. Depending on the type of wood, the colour, the wood-grain pattern or the finish, you will come out on the other side with completely different looks and feels to match your desired aesthetic.
For example…
- A raw, unfinished look gives your traditional home a cottage feel, adding warmth by association and is the perfect conversation starter. It acts as an invitation for people to run their hands over the wood, allowing them to feel its character and history.
- Frosted glass is a beautiful addition to any wooden door, giving the impression of rain in the summertime and ice in the winter. This look pays homage to the natural beauty of the wood found in mother nature and brings to mind the sound of a gentle rain or a warm fire on a cold evening.
- If you live in an urban neighbourhood, privacy is not an issue! Anything from high windows to solid doors with gentle accents can give you the privacy you need without sacrificing the beauty of a wood door. This type of door also gives you ample opportunity to experiment with ornamentation, as you won’t feel guilty about blocking beautiful feature windows.
The chances are, if you have a general idea for how you would like your door to look, there is likely something similar out there to suit your tastes. At Direct Pro Windows & Doors, we do our very best to match you to the door of your dreams. Call us today if you would like to get started with our team of experts, with over 10 years in the business and serving you anywhere from Barrie to Oakville to Ajax, and all over the GTA.
