When selecting entry doors for your house, you have to think about more than just the style of the doors themselves. The hardware (i.e., the doorknobs/handles and hinges) are also important. You have a wide range of options when it comes to finishes. Here are some tips to help you narrow things down and make decisions.
Select Colors That Suit Your Home and Your Personal Style
Consider your house’s age and architectural design, as well as your own preferences. The door hardware that you select should complement the features in the rest of your home so that everything fits together in a cohesive and stylish way.
Most door handles and knobs are made of metal, such as bronze and nickel. When shopping for new door hardware, think about any other metal fixtures in your home and select a finish that will complement those features and enhance your home’s overall aesthetic.
It’s important to take your home’s age into consideration so you don’t choose hardware that looks out of place. If you have an older house with traditional décor, look for new door hardware with a metal finish that will fit well with the rest of the house’s design. If your home has a more modern vibe, you might want to go with sleek black hardware.
Variety Can Be a Good Thing, But Don’t Overdo It
It’s not necessary to have all the door hardware inside and outside your house match. You can mix multiple finishes, but don’t go overboard. It’s fine to use a few finishes in different parts of your house, but not more than a total of three or four. Too many finishes can make the house’s style seem chaotic.
Choose Hardware That Will Fit
If you want to replace the hardware on an existing door, make sure that you find doorknobs or handles that will fit a door of that size and that you will be able to install the new hardware in the holes that are already there. That will narrow down your options and help you focus your search.
Get an Estimate for a New Entry Door
If your home’s entry door has been damaged by years of daily use and exposure to changing weather conditions, it might be time to replace it. Installing a new front door can keep your home secure, eliminate drafts, lower your utility bills, and improve your home’s curb appeal.
Aladdin can install a new entry door made with wood, steel, or fiberglass. We can help you select the right door and figure out which finish would work best. Contact us today to get a quote.