Projects
Kristy Wicks: Front door
The new entry door not only makes a bold design statement from the outside, but the clear glass also allows more light to enter the home.
After installing three sets of Andersen® French doors, blogger Kristy Wicks was ready to tackle the entry.
Her original front door was over 22 years old, with dents to prove it. As her home features an open concept floor plan, the entry door is on display from most angles and wasn't cutting it. It also felt off-centered, with a sidelight on only one side.
Her original front door was over 22 years old, with dents to prove it. As her home features an open concept floor plan, the entry door is on display from most angles and wasn't cutting it. It also felt off-centered, with a sidelight on only one side.
Selecting the product
Because Kristy's front door got direct sunlight most of the day, her dealer at Dolan Lumber recommended the protection of aluminum clad material. The clad door is the perfect long-term solution to 100 degree days. Even though she thought she’d had always wanted pure wood, Kristy felt comfortable with the new material direction after learning about the benefits and seeing it in person where she could feel the quality.
Kristy loved the look of an entry door with a straightline glass panel (181) with two sidelights (183), inspired by this entryway photo in our brochure:
Kristy loved the look of an entry door with a straightline glass panel (181) with two sidelights (183), inspired by this entryway photo in our brochure:
Learn more about Kristy's process on her blog.
The details
Exterior
The door features a specified equal light grille pattern, raised panel, and bright brass hardware to strike against the black of the door.
Interior
Inside, the door is a neutral white, blending into the walls while light steams in. Kristy also chose to match the hardware and crown moulding with the existing style of the inside of the house.
The door features a specified equal light grille pattern, raised panel, and bright brass hardware to strike against the black of the door.
Interior
Inside, the door is a neutral white, blending into the walls while light steams in. Kristy also chose to match the hardware and crown moulding with the existing style of the inside of the house.
Product specifications
Panel Style: Straightline - Glass Panel (181)
Materials: Douglas Fir wood interior, Aluminum-clad exterior
Colors: Custom white interior, Black exterior
Options: 183 style sidelights, full divided light grilles, SmartSun™ glass
Hardware: Newbury® hardware in Polished Chrome (interior), Covington™ hardware in Bright Brass (exterior), Polished Chrome hinges
Materials: Douglas Fir wood interior, Aluminum-clad exterior
Colors: Custom white interior, Black exterior
Options: 183 style sidelights, full divided light grilles, SmartSun™ glass
Hardware: Newbury® hardware in Polished Chrome (interior), Covington™ hardware in Bright Brass (exterior), Polished Chrome hinges
