Glass Pantry Door

The full light or clear glass pantry door.   Whatever you call it just be careful how you use it.  Nice example here.  It's a little bit of a cozy kitchen to begin with and the glass in the door really helps open the space a little more.  It also completes the look and style.  This is working style kitchen where items are intended to be exposed.

Again working with space constraints, this island/bench compliments the overall vibe and is fully functional.

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Welcome!

Check this massive, creative statement.  How fresh is this?  I love a good entry feature and the designers at Matharoo Associates did not disappoint here.  They're calling it the Curtain Door as it mimics that flow upon entry.

40 sections of Burma teak delicately carved and stacked between the concrete walls.  A bad ass composition showcasing movement, textures and patterns.

You can also check this post at Fred Flare.

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Doors

Four doors in one.

photo via Design Sponge

Rustic Entry

It's definitely a little rough and semi raw but you just don't see an entry like this very often. It's an older space just filled with character and full of some great design ideas if you're looking to recreate and renovate. The sweet doors just speak for themselves. I love the overall height and character with the two large glass cut-ups and detailed recessed panel below. Classic. Another little gem here are the oversized floor stones with the wider grout joints. Old and timeless design.

photo via Slowpoke Espresso

Industrial Style Overhead Door

The industrial style or overhead garage door (however you like to refer to it) has resurfaced as we are in the process of transforming a garage space into a recreational/gathering room. The idea is very cool. It's going to come down to if and how you can incorporate it into the design of the space on the exterior as well as the interior. The application and design in the photo above is pretty sweet with the added custom designed slatted sliding screen.

A crisp and overall clean feel here with the bright white and polished concrete floors.

by Birdseye Design via Remodelista

Door Options

We were meeting with a client yesterday and the issue of door location and door swings seemed to take over the discussion. It may seem trivial but it can definitely influence both the layout and the overall feel of the space. It's a challenge to not only be able to solve the issue but to present creative and unique ideas. The barn or sliding door has been on my mind lately and these were just a few options I came across, one traditional and one a little more modern.

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Glass Separation

The kitchen and dining areas can be completely separated by closing the sandblasted sliding glass panels. The floor to ceiling design of the glass and the hidden track gives off a very sleek quality. The blond color of the floor warms the space just enough.

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Interior Styles

I saw this photo and immediately thought of my sweet wife for a couple reasons. She loves the idea of subtle blending of traditional and modern styles and a nice little color contrast that can set a tone for the space. So here we go. I like the green door. I'm all about the barn door right now too. A rustic, modern twist. We're looking for a way to incorporate one in our own home.

photo by Paul Dryer, Feldman Architecture via Remodelista

Garage Doors

I want a glass garage door within the main body of my next house. How amazing would it be to have all the light from the glass but also with the press of a button, be sipping a beer on an open air porch. This is my wife's idea and dream feature in a house and I'm on board all the way.

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Dutch Door

A great option that doesn't seem to get much love.

Originally designed before electricity and air conditioning to allow natural light and air to flow throughout the entry while preventing the livestock from wandering into the house.

It doesn't have to open to the outdoors either. You could use one to separate the Kitchen from he Mud Room or even your Dog Room.

Photos via Beach Cottage Love, Old House Journal and Traditional Home

Salvage Finds

A custom look of quality and craftsmanship does not have to come with a steep price tag. I really think there are a ton of ways to add character and charm to your space without spending top dollar. One of my favorite tricks for saving some money is to visit a salvage warehouse.

We found an old 1890's solid oak door with a beveled oval window and hand carved recessed panels at an architectural salvage warehouse for dirt cheap. We bought the door early on in our project and had it sanded down and restained.

It now adds a ton of character to the front of the house and creates a unique focal point for our small foyer.

A couple quick tips for great finds at a salvage yard:

- Be proactive. If you find something that has an odd shape like an old door or a stained glass window, you'll want to do so early on so you can easily incorporate it into your project

- Ask questions. Talk to the salespeople in the shop. They are usually really passionate about their finds and can give you details about finishes, eras and history.

- Think big and small. Doors and large pieces aren't the only things you can score at salvage yards. We once did a house where the owner and I found old school glass doorknobs for all of her doors. They would've cost a fortune new and that small detail really added a ton of character.

(Pictures by Tim Capaldi)

Hand Crafted Windows & Doors

We are starting a custom home in Clarkston, Michigan that has an English Cottage design. We are looking into using steel frame windows so I've been researching them a lot lately. There are some amazing companies still crafting these windows and doors by hand. The Presidio project by architect Malcolm Davis used Crittall steel windows and doors in the picture above.

Crittall is a 150 year old UK company who still hand craft each window to your custom specifications. These guys literally weld the frame to your desired shape. I like the way they used the application in a shower (above) with a door leading out to the porch.

Another steel window supplier Hope's Windows is out of New York. They did this amazing house in Ohio using a ton of steel casement windows. The height of these doors/windows maximizes the amount of light brought into the space.

Photo credits by Hope's Windows and Malcolm Davis Architects