How Crown Mouldings Finish a Room
Crown mouldings have been used to finish the interior of rooms for centuries and continue to be the most popular way to trim an interior room. Crown mouldings are used… Read more
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Facts About and Uses for Tongue and Groove Moulding
Tongue and groove moulding involves the use of two pieces of similar wood with interlocking components. Each slat of wood has two sides. One is a tongue — a thin… Read more
Door of the Week – Flush Walnut w/Lite Cutout
This contemporary door was provided for a contemporary style home in Boulder, Colorado. Note the unique swirling grain pattern of the walnut—indicative of thick veneers cut from solid 4/4 lumber (versus the 1/64″ paper… Read more
The Importance of Door Jambs
With the invention of the door came a new and beloved part of humanity – privacy. Though interaction is an essential part of every civilization, so too is the need… Read more
The Many Advantages of Dutch Doors
Dutch doors were commonly used in the seventeenth century by Dutch citizens as a way to keep barn animals out of the house, while allowing fresh air and sun to… Read more
Door of the Week – Arts & Crafts Door in Mahogany
This door illustrates the “Arts & Crafts” or “Craftsman” architectural style (Note the clean straight lines, with square sticking and flat panels). This African Mahogany entry door also features a shelf with… Read more
Handles and Locksets To Fit Your Needs
When it is time to choose a door for your new house or as an update to an existing structure, excitement is usually followed by slight indecision. Choosing the actual… Read more
Sidelites and Transoms: The First Impression Always Counts
First impressions are quickly made, but difficult to override. Just as you would not want to show up to an interview in a stained t-shirt and jeans, you don’t want… Read more
Door of the Week – Arched Door with Speakeasy
Our “Door of the Week” is an arched French Country style, in Select Alder with a speakeasy—prefinished in our Redcliff Mountain glaze color. This door was provided for an exquisite custom home in Pacific Palisades,… Read more
Best Uses for Bifold Doors
A bi-fold door can be a very beautiful element in the home. These doors are so nicely made today and can incorporate very intricate detail or full glass panels as… Read more