A well-chosen door enhances both the function and the aesthetic of your home. Exterior doors must be tough against the elements and easy on the eyes, while interior ones need to blend in with your existing design style. Fortunately, local door dealers and installers are available to guide you. Here are some Door styles Decatur AL to consider.
Art Deco
Art Deco styles began in France before WWI and gained popularity in the US during the 1930’s and 40’s. TruStile’s PRINCESS style of security bars in the Art Deco design compliment existing architectural arch features on doors and windows, providing a more attractive alternative to vertical bars spread out across the width of a window or door.
A short walk up Oak St in the historic district will reveal several spectacular homes, including an impressive Art Deco house designed by Auburn architecture professor Edwin Lancaster. Carl and Kate Cole call this remarkable, streamlined gem home their own. The Princess Theatre (Bldg #9), remodeled in 1941 in the stylish Art Deco Style, boasts a dazzling glass facade and neon marquee. It is a highlight of the downtown historic district.
Craftsman
Often found on cottage, chalet, bungalow and mission style homes, Craftsman door designs offer a handcrafted look with straight lines and one to three panels. Often, these doors also feature dentil shelves, which sit along the exterior of the door and serve as decorative accents. ProVia offers a variety of glass options, including patterned or solid designs, that are a great match for this popular home style.
This beautiful home features an Arts and Craftsman style garage door and entry door, coordinating the colors of the natural wood porch columns, shake shingle siding, and stone trim. The door’s windows mirror the shape and size of the home’s other windows, providing consistency throughout the home’s design. Simple black hardware ties the door to the light fixtures on either side and the front porch railings. This home’s choice of garage door color – Walnut Ultra-Grain with white overlay – further helps to create a unified, cohesive look across the home’s front elevation.