The doors in your home are some of the most important centrepieces for any aesthetic. A door welcomes you and your guests to your home and sets the tone for each room you enter. Doors come in so many varieties that it can feel especially daunting when considering your options. Just like anything else when looking for information, it’s important to put a set of filters on your decision-making to eliminate the need to look at every available option, and most of them are completely objective, meaning there are one or two clear answers.
Here are a few of the most important questions to consider when narrowing your door options.
1) What is your home aesthetic?
Every home has an aesthetic, whether it’s a modern design with clean lines and minimalist features; an industrial loft with high ceilings, exposed brick, and dangling metal light fixtures; or a bohemian finish with culturally-inspired textiles, floor pillows, and whimsical furniture.
Each style is associated with different types of doors. Your industrial loft, for example, might feature a tall heavy wooden door with wrought-iron trim, which slides out of the way to give that extra factory feel. Perhaps your traditional home with dark finished wood and ornate details features a similarly polished wooden door with frosted glass with diamond tessellations.
Whatever your style, there’s a door to match, and it can be one of the most fun parts of choosing a suite of styles for you.
2) How much privacy do you need?
Some people are more private than others, and how many people live around you in close proximity can make the difference between choosing a full glass door in the countryside and frosted glass or completely solid door in the bustle of downtown. You also wouldn’t put a transparent door on a bathroom, meaning the location of the door can affect the amount of privacy needed. Which transitions nicely into…
3) Where is your door?
Aside from privacy concerns, the location of your door can make all the difference in what styles you are looking for. Interior doors are much lighter weight than exterior ones, for example, choosing gorgeous french doors for your fenced-in patio walkout might be more ideal in that location than for a garage door, which is more likely to be heavier, solid and equipped with secure locks.
4) How do you want people to feel coming through your door?
While you could include a door with a lot of “wow” in every part of your home, sometimes subtlety can command the most attention. Front doors are usually the doors with the most pizzazz, adding much to your curb appeal and are the face of your home to welcome guests in with a little bit of personal flair. Other areas don’t need to be as dramatic, blending nicely into the design of the room and adding just a little pop of character.
All of these questions have direct answers to them, which will help you when it comes down to choosing the perfect door for anywhere in your home. At Direct Pro Windows & Doors, our team of experts can help you choose the right fit for your needs and lifestyle. Whether you need front doors, patio doors, or even replacement windows, we’ve got you covered. We service anywhere from Mississauga to Collingwood to Durham Region, servicing much of the GTA for over 10 years.
