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Arched Doors—a Central Feature of Many Design Motifs

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The right doors are a key element in achieving continuity in your home’s design style, and a beautiful arched wood door may be exactly the right thing to accentuate your style. Arched doors are a defining feature of Tuscan, Mediterranean, French Country, and Mission Revival architecture—the Old World styles that incorporate stone, stucco, tile, terra cotta, and wrought iron materials and elements.

The top of a True Arch door forms a perfect 180-degree radius, and the door is fitted into a corresponding arched frame.

When True Arch doors are made in a pair, the arc extends across both doors. A pair of arched doors can be particularly effective in an entry system by establishing a memorable first impression, or may create drama and elegance within an interior space.

A pair of True Arch doors make an undeniable entry statement.
A pair of True Arch doors make an undeniable entry statement.
Leading into the master bath, the True Arch pair suggests a luxurious retreat.
Leading into the master bath, the True Arch pair suggests a luxurious retreat.

A True Arch effect can also be achieved with a Top Rail True Arch door. While the top of the door is flat, fitting into a square opening, the bottom portion of the top rail forms the 180-degree radius.

 

 

Top Rail True Arch doors are also available as pairs, and are effective in creating significance in both interior and exterior settings.

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Similar to the True Arch, a Flat Arch door’s top incorporates an arch that is less than a semi circle (sometimes referred to as a Segmental Arch). Like the True Arch, a Flat Arch door’s top may be arched, or flat with the arch formed on the bottom of the door’s top rail. Flat Arch doors are a popular choice in many design motifs, especially French Country and Rustic.

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Set within stonework, a pair of knotty Alder doors with Flat Arch, finished in Sun Mountain’s Snake River glaze.
Set within stonework, a pair of knotty Alder doors with Flat Arch, finished in Sun Mountain’s Snake River glaze.
A lovely French Country setting featuring a select Alder door with Top Rail Flat Arch, finished in Sun Mountain’s Redcliff Mountain glaze.
A lovely French Country setting featuring a select Alder door with Top Rail Flat Arch, finished in Sun Mountain’s Redcliff Mountain glaze.
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A Rustic example of a Top Rail Flat Arch, knotty Alder with antique distress, Dyer Mountain glaze and speakeasy.

Sun Mountain builds many different types of arched doors. Contact us today to see how our arched doors may meet your unique design needs. 888-786-6861.