Beautiful Custom Wooden Front Doors that are Built to Last: An In-Depth Look

Published: June 09, 2021

Elegant cedar wooden exterior front door

If you've been thinking about buying a new front door and aren't sure where to start, we are here to help. Your front door makes a definitive statement about the character of the home and reflects your style and personality and we think there is no better way to show this off than with a custom wooden front door.

While there are front doors of many shapes, sizes and materials available from the big box stores, there's nothing quite like a luxurious, custom handmade front door to welcome you home and to serve as a landmark showpiece of your house. Here are five good reasons why we think a custom wood door is a better choice than a one size fits-all big box door for your home.

Tailored Made Just For You

Whether you're looking for an intricately carved door or a simple, elegant front door with side lights, a custom door provides you with exactly what you want for the entry to your home. From the hardware to the glass in the windows, every detail is crafted with you in mind, and the options for incorporating unique architectural details, such as stained glass and luxurious filigrees, are endless.

Superior Quality

Custom wooden exterior doors are constructed using the highest quality materials available. From knotty alder to mahogany and walnut to white oak, the woods used in custom doors are durable, beautiful and engineered to last.

Long Lasting

With the high quality of the materials used and the expert craftsmanship that goes into making a custom door, you can expect your door to last many years with minimal maintenance.

Custom Wood Doors Make a Statement

A front door unlike any other, whose construction and design pays homage to the architecture of the house and the style of is inhabitants, tells visitors and passersby that this is a home that is well-loved and cared for. The door is the first impression of the house, the detail that is most prevalent and most-used. It welcomes your guests and shows them the high level of pride you have in your home.

Great Long Term Investment

A stunning front door made of quality materials and designed with the overall style of the home in mind can considerably raise the perceived value of your home and entice buyers in from the street. It makes a statement about the effort and the love you have put into your home to make it secure, beautiful and unique. Simply put, high quality custom exterior doors increase the value of your home, making them a sound investment for the future.

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Selecting the Perfect Custom Wood Door

A well-chosen wood door does more than fill an opening; it sets the tone for an entire room or entryway. Interior doors influence how spaces flow together, while exterior doors establish the first impression of your home. When selecting a custom door, consider three primary factors: the architectural style of your home, the functional requirements of the opening, and the wood species that best complements your existing millwork.

For traditional and colonial homes, raised-panel doors with six or eight panels create a classic look. Contemporary and transitional homes lean toward flat-panel or Shaker-style doors with clean lines. Louvered doors are ideal for closets, laundry rooms, and utility spaces where airflow matters. French doors with glass panels open up sightlines between rooms while maintaining the ability to close off spaces for privacy or climate control.

Wood species matters both aesthetically and structurally. Red Oak and White Oak are among the hardest domestic species, making them excellent choices for high-traffic exterior doors. Mahogany offers superior dimensional stability and a rich grain pattern prized for front entries. For interior doors that will be painted, Poplar provides a smooth, affordable substrate. Estate Millwork builds every door using mortise-and-tenon joinery with hardwood dowel pins, ensuring joints that will not loosen over a lifetime of daily use.

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