Doors

  • Source: CUSTOM HOME Magazine
  • Publication date: 2007-01-01
  • Moon Glow

    Aluminum-framed sliding, pocket, and folding doors emit a soft colored light from LEDs embedded around the edge of the frame's interior. A variety of glass panel options are available. Res. 917.660.0341. www.resitalia.it.

    Molded Dimensions

    Timbergate Moulded doors are offered in a variety of wood species and feature applied moldings in a variety of square-panel designs. All Moulded doors have a UV-cured furniture-grade finish and come pre-hung. Bertch. 319.296.2987. www.bertch.com.

    Signs of Age

    To achieve the look and feel of antiques, interior doors are built from hand-planed, character-grade walnut, alder, cherry, and mahogany. Finished with any of several distressed textures, the doors are hand-rubbed and antique-glazed with tung oil for an aged patina. Renaissance Old World. 559.444.0558. www.carving.com.

    Slide Away

    The telescoping sliding wall operates without floor tracks; panels stack on either side of the opening. The doors come with wood-veneered or laminate-wrapped frames and acrylic resin panels. Raydoor. 212.421.0641. www.raydoor.com.

    Winning Combination

    A variety of wood species can be mixed in the 1920s-style Premium Wood Miracle Door. The clean, modern design lends itself to both retro and contemporary settings. Jeld-Wen. 800.877.9482. www.jeld-wen.com.

    On Display

    The Hidden Vertical Display Door is constructed to match the wood species, finish, style, and depth of wine cellar racks. Light pressure swings the door open on invisible hinges.

    Wine Cellar Innovations. 800.229.9813. www.winecellarinnovations.com.

    Camera Ready

    A dark gray frosted-glass panel helps to block light from home theater rooms. Available in several wood species, the Media Room door comes in several heights and widths and with a standard or insulated glass unit. Simpson Door. 800.952.4057. www.simpsondoor.com.

    Distinctive Style

    The firm offers custom doors in a variety of hardwoods including mahogany. Doors are built with stile-and-rail construction in three standard thicknesses. Custom thicknesses and glass options are available. Upstate Door. 800.570.8283. www.upstatedoor.com.

    Stripped Down

    The Stripped 20th-Century door finish recreates the look of vintage woodwork with an antique patina. A four-layer finish is applied to the recycled wood doors, then stripped and sealed with a catalyzed varnish. NewWoodworks. 800.486.0661. www.newenergyworks.com.

    School Time

    Offering classic Prairie designs as well as Modern styles, Prairie School decorative glass doors can be speced with insulating, non-insulating, or custom glass. Pinecrest. 800.443.5357. www.pinecrestinc.com.

    Exotic Entry

    The company offers custom doors in Craftsman, classic, bungalow, and cottage styles. Doors feature era-specific details, including exotic woods, tapered stiles, and unique joinery. This entry set is made with Pacific cherry, an exotic wood from Southeast Asia. International Door and Latch. 541.686.5647. www.internationaldoor.com.

    One of a Kind

    This entryway features a true divided fanlight transom with raking moldings in the cornice. The company can build entries in any size, in the original proportions. Doors are Spanish cedar or mahogany. Historic Doors. 610.756.6187. www.historicdoors.com.

    Open and Shut

    Heritage doors offer a variety of glass and grille options. Other options include 2¼-inch-thick panels and interior prefinishing and casing. Kolbe Windows and Doors. 715.842.5666. www.kolbe-kolbe.com.

    Beveled Beauty

    The company's beveled glass products are assembled with authentic lead caming. Each panel is triple-glazed with tempered glass to protect the inserts. The firm can also adapt its designs for custom projects. Beveled Glass Designs. 317.547.5256. www.beveledglassdesigns.com.

    Turn Key

    This mahogany door is custom crafted and features a hand-forged decorative iron grille. The firm offers complete entry systems, finishing services, and hardware. JD's Glassworks. 888.534.5277. www.jdglass.com.