I love older homes, and am particularly fond of Craftsman and Prairie style homes. But, I do love modern as well as Victorian. With so many styles and a love for many things I can only do so much for myself. If I tried to incorporate every little thing I loved into one house in a remodel I’d probably get committed by someone for having my house look like it was built for a madman.
But, I digress. What it is that I really like is good craftsmanship. No matter the style, a good craftsman will garner the respect of many regardless of personal taste. In my regular search for good style and ideas for myself and my clients, I was intrigued by a recently received postcard from my friend, Jean Clark, whose husband (Darin) has joined a firm called Real Carriage Door Company They are based in Gig Harbor, WA at 9803 44th Ave NW, a new location for them.
From what I can see on their website, there are gorgeous carriage doors, and they can be made mechanical to allow for swinging out, like the original carriage doors. This would be a much more aesthetically pleasing solution than a traditional garage door on tracks, for sure. RCD also does custom wood doors of many types and these beauties adorn many a gorgeous home all over the nation. Check out their site for some beautiful photos of their work.
If your plans include a remodel or renovation of an older home and a period door is in your budget, then I recommend you check these folks out.
