Details on our New Front Doors
So hands down, the number one question I have been asked about our front porch makeover is, “Where did you get your front doors?!”
I’m so glad you all love them as much as I do!!!
These doors were an unexpected blessing in this whole transformation. You see, I have always loved double wood doors on houses. If you just look at my front doors board on Pinterest, you will totally see.
The problem is that all of the ones I loved were way out of our price range. I was hoping to find some old wooden doors to use, but the problem with them is that many times they are not as energy efficient. We needed some doors that could keep the cold air out in the winter and the hot weather out in the summer.
Our friend, Rob, owns a local building company, {the same place I was going to have my new office,} and he just happened to show Cy some doors that a customer had returned because they didn’t like them. Cy’s jaw dropped because they were exactly the type of doors that we were wanting for our front porch!
These doors were way out of our price range, but since they were returned, Rob let us have them for a third of the cost.
It was still more than what we really wanted to pay, but we knew it was too good of a deal to pass up, ya know? So we re-allocated some money from one project to another and made it work, and I am so glad we did!
We stained them one light coat a dark walnut by MinWax, and added the Schlage handle set from Lowe’s.
My favorite part of the doors is the glass. It lets a ton of light in, but still provides privacy. The funny thing is…I think it was the glass that the original buyer didn’t like. Ha! Oh, well…to each his own. :)
The company we got our doors from is called Elite Building Products. Ask for Rob Blakeman, the owner, when you call, and tell him I sent you. :) (Disclosure: I am NOT getting a cut from any sales he makes from this post. I just wanted to give y’all his information. He is a super friendly guy to work with and does great work!)
Elite Building Products
242 Wilson Dr.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Hours of Business:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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You can checkout Elite Building Products website HERE.
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They are beautiful!! :-)
Gorgeous!
Yes they are truly beautiful and so is the glass :-)
GORGEOUS!!!
wow. awesome..
Dreamy!!
The porch looks great!
What brand are the doors for those of us out of your area? Thanks!
I love the doors. What brand are they?
Those doors are so beautiful! We want to put something like this on our house. Wood doors like that just look so… inviting!
Hi, can you tell me what species of wood the doors are? I know you used dark walnut stain, but want to know what they are made of. They are beautiful!
These doors look great! They add so much style!
I really want double wood front doors on my next home.
do you know what wood these doors are made out of?
I love the double doors, and I think they definitely add some serious charm. Thank you for sharing!
Where are the lights purchased?
Hi! I know this post is older, but we are on a search for a wooden front door and I can’t decide between knotty alder or mahogany. Can you tell me what your doors are? Because I love how the dark walnut stain looks!
Love the doors and lights! Where did you find the lanterns?
Hi! I wanted to know what kind of glass that is
Waterfall glass
What is the glass called on your doors
It’s just waterfall glass.
Along with everyone else I just love your front doors! We purchased similar ones for our new home so I have a question about the stain: did you use a wood conditioner or pre-stain before staining with the MinWax Dark Walnut? Also do you know what kind of wood your door is? I totally want mine to turn out just like yours :-) !!! You did an amazing job! Thanks so much!