Door Designs Enhance a Home’s Architectural Character A well-designed room is composed of many pieces; the most prominent of which are the architectural elements that define the space. Interior designers often refer to a home as having "good bones," and take their cues from such structural elements as soffits, windows and doors.
Interior doors are among the easiest and most affordable means of building architectural interest into new and existing homes. The average room has two doors, and the average house has 19 interior passage and closet doors. Within the home, each door makes a statement by virtue of its size, finish and design. Door design contributes much to the overall scheme of a room and, indeed, an entire home. Flush doors do their duty and not much else. Panel doors, on the other hand, offer a sense of tradition plus the look of fine, custom craftsmanship. Paints and finishes afford the opportunity to either blend doors into décor or to punch up an otherwise neutral color palette. From New Construction to Remodeling, Upgrade Opportunities Abound A recent survey by the National Association of Homebuilders found that optional features were added to three-fourths of all new homes. All of these upgrades occurred between the time the contract was signed and closing. For homes in the median price range, the price at settlement was nearly five percent higher than at the time of sale. This was consistent across the country for homes below $500,000. For more expensive homes, the increase was nine percent. "Consumers want a house that reflects their personal style. They’re looking for fine details, individual expressions and ways to make their home stand out," says Sharon Hanby-Robie, interior designer and ASID member, Lancaster, Pa. "Molded doors provide exactly that – attention to detail, definition of space, and a variety of panel designs, finishes and sizes to match any home décor."
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