Front Door Trends
“Having a few pictures or ideas of where you’re headed with design helps because then the person who’s doing the estimate can start guiding you through what’s possible and what needs revision. We will walk you through your options, like triple-pane glass for energy perfor- mance,” she says. “We’ll ask if they want a custom colour or if they want to select from those that are avail- able. Or do they want a split finish — a different colour on the interior? Do they want fresh air, more glass, more privacy? Has there been a break-in? Do they want a better locking system for more security?” Plenty of hardware options are available nowadays, with multi-point locks and magnet locks as customer favourites. “The keyless options have really expanded in the last few years; there are keypads and even Bluetooth to get in the front door,” Dueck says. “You can let somebody in from work with your phone, and you can even do that on the high-end multi-points, which is special.” A multi-point lock includes latches on the top and bottom in addition to the middle-door latch and deadbolt. This is helpful not only for increased security (especially on oversized or custom doors) but also for creating a better seal to keep out the -30 C winter temperatures. “Your usual swinging door has a latch and a deadbolt, but that only pins the door in the middle, so there’s nothing grabbing the door at the top or at the bottom,” she says. “On an eight-foot door in a custom home, there’s four feet of door that’s not secured, and it’s pretty tough to get a guaranteed tight seal on the full length of the door.”
If your home is newer, a more modern minimalist look can add subtle upscale appeal.
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