Turn it into a french door.
How to update french doors.
I will start out by sharing my diy bifold barn door that i transformed.
You can route out a groove for the screening or layer it on the back of the door and cover the edges with molding cut and attach a shelf for the top of the door.
Traditional french doors can be surrounded by intricate woodwork and often have several panes of glass sometimes up to 10 per door.
Although they are more frequently targeted they end up being no more difficult to secure than any other door to your home.
Patio door options and upgrades.
I painted it an aqua color that added a nice pop of color and character to my hallway.
Diy bi fold barn door.
However they can sometimes look dated.
Using trim to update doors lots of different styles.
French doors are a great way to separate two interior spaces that are visually connected.
Using carved molding and or flat trim to update doors makes for a fairly quick simple and inexpensive update to a flat door.
No matter how to switch out the rest of the color accents in your home your french doors will always look chic and beautiful.
When your home is painted white on the inside it really helps to give it some major focal points to anchor the rest of the space.
I was able to update my linen closet bifold door for 15 using a sheet of 1 4 inch plywood.
Modern french doors tend to have fewer glass panes or even a single uninterrupted piece of glass.
However upgrading to french doors has its pros and cons.
Upgrading sliding doors to french doors can increase the value of a home while enhancing the aesthetic beauty of the house.
Careful consideration of all available options is a must before beginning the project.
These may mirror the transom windows those small panes framed above the door.
Add decorative hardware.
French doors may seem to be an easy entrance for robberies but properly securing them will keep them from being a risk and will allow you to enjoy their elegance worry free.
The style and color of the door handle can be upgraded and you can also add grids for a traditional french door look.
Paint your french doors black for a bold farmhouse look.
Change the look french doors are typically made of wood.
Saw off the top portion of the door leaving several inches above the middle hinge.
And the style is limited only by your imagination.
Cut out a section in the middle of the door piece and replace it with pet proof screening.