Log Home Decorating - Doors and Hardware

Specialty Doors come custom made, some carved with nature scenery, which is a popular item for rustic homeowners. A door can be a significant artistic statement establishing the character and integrity of your house.

Solid wood for an entry door is a popular choice, a solid wood door is a more costly, but for many homeowners the cost is worth the extra security feeling. Many wood species are available, however pine is primarily used. Its quality is good and the cost is reasonable. Pine is a softwood and it will show the nicks and signs of use.

Oak is darker, heavier and less vulnerable to wear and tear and a little more costly, Oak can be bleached or pickled for a lighter color. Mahogany is an excellent choice and blends well with a Western Red Cedar log home and makes your door a focal point.

In a time where so many corners are cut to save money, quality doors are always a good value. There are a large variety of styles, such as, Paneled doors, raised panel doors, flush doors, louvered doors, swinging doors, French doors, concealed doors, pocket door, sliding glass doors, false doors, etched glass, stained glass, and custom made.

Take out your decorator notebook; list room by room the type, style and cost of the door, if this is a budget concern. There are other less expensive doors such as a hollow door, that are less costly and may be used in other parts of your home, just not at the main entrance.

We don't want to leave out one of the main finishing touches in your log home or country home, the hardware from your front door and throughout your house to the back door. From the early forges, raw steel was hammered by the old village Ironsmiths, twisted and molded, with tongs to articulate the various shapes and designs. Today that same quality can be found, available in American bronze, European pewter, Black or rust finish Cast bronze, brass, porcelain, wrought iron, simple-molded glass to cut crystal, and weathered slate. As you see hardware comes in a wide variety of forms, designs, and materials.

Take a look at some of the Hardware supplier's magnificent work; these handcrafted pieces are truly a work of fine art. Some hardware suppliers use the traditional forging methods with a state of the art manufacturing processes, while others may offer handcrafted pieces.

From your front door and all throughout your house, there are knobs, in the kitchen, bathroom, or pulls, Hinges, back plates, switch plates. Take out your decorating notebook; note the hardware that will be used in each room.

Don't overlook the significant part that hardware plays in the appearance and ambiance of your rooms. The hardware you choose should complement your style, round, oval or more sculptured.