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1 The Old World Entry Doors Discover a world of possibilities

Old World: A Design Dichotomy Old World style is really a contradiction, blending contrasting elements. Its rooms long to be both grand and comfortable.

2 Old World: A Design Dichotomy Old World style is really a contradiction, blending contrasting elements. Its rooms long to be both grand and comfortable. Every piece in an Old World styled home is purposeful. From ornate detailing to archways, Old World design balances feminine and masculine elements. The entry door of an Old World styled home is the centerpiece. It is the beginning of the story that leads you into rooms of textured walls, distressed finishes and intricate textiles. The entry door must be impressive in scale and design. In this ebook, we ll be sharing five ideas on how to create a customized entry door for your Old World home. Before adding the accents, you ll need to determine the material of your door. Both wood and fiberglass are viable options; we ll take a look at what you can expect with each of these materials. Once you choose your material then it s time to customize and make it yours with: Metal accents Decorative glass and caming Arching Raised paneling Accent carvings and distressing

It s the most authentic in the industry. The Aurora fiberglass door is made by hand with technology unmatched by any other manufacturer.

3 The Old World Door: Wood or Fiberglass? Before you customize your front door, you ll need to decide what type of material works best for your vision. While you may automatically think that only wood will do, you shouldn t rule out fiberglass. Because our fiberglass is anything but ordinary. It s the most authentic in the industry. The Aurora fiberglass door is made by hand with technology unmatched by any other manufacturer. Our Aurora doors replicate the woodgrain of the species chosen. Our artisans add knots and character marks to achieve ultimate authenticity. Aurora doors offer the beauty of wood with the durability and low-maintenance of a fiberglass door.

If wood is the best choice for you, decide based on the grain patterns, not the color. You ll be able to add that later.

Our craftsmen touch every detail and spend weeks creating just one door.

After choosing the type of wood, you then can pick from a variety of stains.

4 If wood is the best choice for you, decide based on the grain patterns, not the color. You ll be able to add that later. Each wood has different grains and accents, which make them unique. A custom IWP wood door is handmade. Our craftsmen touch every detail and spend weeks creating just one door. The four most popular woods used are oak, mahogany, knotty alder and Douglas fir. After choosing the type of wood, you then can pick from a variety of stains. If you prefer a painted door, darker colors work better for an Old World vibe. Consider a forest green or cobalt blue. With a fiberglass door, you choose the woodgrain and stain as well. After deciding on the material and woodgrain, it s time to make it yours.

The sophistication of metal adds depth to any Old World door.

The most popular are clavos, door knockers, speakeasies, straps and grilles.

These small portals, originally created for protection to see and speak with a visitor without opening the door, became

5 The sophistication of metal adds depth to any Old World door. Depending on the exterior design of your home, you may opt for a variety of metal details. The most popular are clavos, door knockers, speakeasies, straps and grilles. SPEAKEASIES Meet Metal: The Perfect Detail Add some drama to your door with a speakeasy grille. These small portals, originally created for protection to see and speak with a visitor without opening the door, became known as speakeasy grilles because of their use during prohibition. While you may no longer require a password to enter, a speakeasy is a charming way to add metal to your door. You can choose a more classic basket weave or something more ornate. There are also options wherein the small panel opens.

6 CLAVOS Clavos is the Spanish word for nail. Typically, a clavos will have some distressing so that it gives the illusion of being aged. Round and diamond shaped clavos pair well with the Old World look. You can add them within the panel sections, place a few at the top of an arched door or define the center with them. DOOR KNOCKERS Door knockers originated in ancient Greece as an alternative to shouting your arrival. The classic ring design was both knocker and door pull. Although door knockers may not serve a functional role anymore, they are a classic way to enhance a door. STRAPS Rail, radius and corner straps can enrich your door in just the right places. They look great with a set of clavos. GRILLES If your entryway includes sidelites, go ahead and dress them up. Add a grille to complement the speakeasy. For a more ornate look, opt for a more complex pattern or a vine-like design.

Decorative glass creates a regal entryway. There are so many options and possibilities for your door. Texture, pattern and color can be infused into the glass, offering you a distinct look.

Or for the most ornate look, insert sections of glass within the wood. You can also opt for something more traditional like an oval or two rectangles.

7 Decorative glass creates a regal entryway. There are so many options and possibilities for your door. Texture, pattern and color can be infused into the glass, offering you a distinct look. And where to put the glass? You ve got choices. You aren t relegated to just choosing squares. Use two half circles in double doors. Or for the most ornate look, insert sections of glass within the wood. You can also opt for something more traditional like an oval or two rectangles. After you choose your shape and layout then you have another decision to make. What kind of glass? Try bevelled to create a prism pattern when sun hits. Additional textures also add a dimension to your door, including rippled or weaved patterns. You can even add a color overlay to your glass. Use full size grilles on the glass in the main door or add coordinating sidelites if you like. Glass Greets Elegance

Possibly the most unique way to use glass

8 Possibly the most unique way to use glass in an Old World door is to create designs with caming. Caming is the metal banding that joins panels of glass together. Caming comes in different finishes that can match your hardware or metal accents. With caming, you can construct intricate patterns and designs, giving you an absolute one-of-a-kind entry.

If arches are part of your interior, why not add the arch to your front door?

9 Alluring Arches Archways are design elements used in many Old World homes. You ll find them in doorways as well as in hallways. If arches are part of your interior, why not add the arch to your front door? With a single arch door, you can add raised panel designs, clavos or even rounded pieces of glass. For a larger entrance, go with a double arched door. Expand the door even further with matching sidelites.

You can carry that same look into your entry door, creating the exact design you desire.

10 Raised Panels Elevate Style Old World design exudes texture. From stucco walls to ornately carved cabinets and shelves, Old World is never flat. You can carry that same look into your entry door, creating the exact design you desire. Some ideas include thin vertical paneling across the door and curved paneling for arched doors. For a more intricate look, you can choose raised panels in a variety of shapes that include additional raised moulding for more depth.

Real and Rustic If you love the idea of a rustic Old World wood door, then carvings are an ideal way to show the beauty of the wood. Carvings can be customized with your perfect design.

11 Real and Rustic If you love the idea of a rustic Old World wood door, then carvings are an ideal way to show the beauty of the wood. Carvings can be customized with your perfect design. You could use a floral motif, your family crest or initials. If you d like a subtler finish, consider distressing or antiquing. Antiquing the wood is a multi-step process that uses different stains and highlights specific areas like mouldings and panels. A distressed look can be light to heavy giving the wood an aged look.

12 Old World style is rooted in the visions of the Mediterranean coasts from the 16th and 17th centuries. While you may not have a view of this aqua sea from your Old World styled home, you can still have an entry door to rival any European villa. Old World truly provides you a world of possibilities for your front door. With opportunities to customize finishes, accents, glass and shapes, your front door will reflect your personality and style. Want to see a gallery of Old World front door ideas? Check out our photo gallery.

13 This ebook was created by your friends at JELD-WEN as a guide to help homeowners, builders, contractors, architects and other professionals incorporate Old World style into homes. If you d like to learn more about us, visit us at jeld-wen.com. You can also follow us on social media for design tips, product information and much more! 2017 JELD-WEN, Inc. This publication and its contents are owned or licensed by JELD-WEN, Inc., its affiliates, licensors, or third parties, and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Unauthorized use or duplication is prohibited. JELD-WEN reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.please visit our website, jeld-wen.com, for current information. All rights reserved

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