Doors and Windows - Distinctive Design Tips And Trends

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Doors and Windows - Distinctive Design Tips And
Trends
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Synopsis

1. How to Style Your Craftsman Doors and Windows
2. The Design Benefits of Craftsman Doors and
   Windows
3. Color and Style Ideas for Craftsman Doors and
   Windows
4. Creative Ways to Use French Doors in Your Home
5. Ways that French Doors Can Improve the Look of
   Your Home
6. Sliding Door Ideas for Your Home
7. Which Sliding Doors Are Right for You?
8. Selecting Bay and Bow Windows for Your Home
9. Design Ideas For Bay And Bow Windows
10. Which Decorative Accents Should You Add to Your
    Bay and Bow Windows?

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How to Style Your Craftsman Doors and Windows

• When it comes to craftsman windows, remember that
  curtains arent a necessity. The paneling is very
  pronounced, so you may want to allow this to
  decorate the window instead of adding a window
  treatment. If so, paint the paneling in a
  metallic or jewel tone so that it will stand out
  and draw the eye to the window area. Blinds are
  an attractive addition to craftsman windows as
  well, especially if you have a set of two or
  three windows together. This allows you to
  maintain your privacy while still showing off the
  shape and detail of the window.
• Craftsman doors are great for the entryway of
  your home and look great with a large patio or
  porch. Craftsman-style furniture like a porch
  swing or rocking chair look great near craftsman
  doors, and you can easily accent the door with a
  large door knocker or knob to bring the entire
  look together. If your homes exterior is filled
  with warm colors, variations of bronze and gold
  are ideal for the craftsman door. If youve
  decorated the outdoor area of your home is
  adorned in cool shades, silver or platinum
  accents are best. If you also have craftsman
  windows that can be seen from the front of your
  home, choose paneling and borders for your porch
  that will make the front of your home to look
  more polished. For instance, if youve chosen a
  pastel shade of green or blue for the siding of
  your home, a stark shade of tan or beige will add
  the perfect finishing touch to your outdoor
  décor.

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The Design Benefits of Craftsman Doors and Windows

• Craftsman windows have heavy paneling and can be
  constructed singularly, or in groups or two or
  three. The borders of the windows are often
  painted in white, but you can also choose
  variations of beige, brown or a metallic shade to
  make the windows more noticeable. Since the
  paneling is so pronounced and the windows look as
  though they are protruding from the walls, you
  may not want to add any additional curtains or
  window decorations. This is ideal if you have a
  minimalist sense of style.
• Craftsman doors are also easy to decorate because
  you can simply leave the door in its original
  wood hue or paint it in a bold color that will
  increase curb appeal. If you have a brick home
  that features red and brown hues, a cherry red
  door is a great way to make your home stand out,
  especially if you have gold accents on the
  exterior of your home like a mailbox or door
  knocker. If your home features shades of blue,
  beige or gray, a cobalt blue craftsman style door
  with silver paneling is a beautiful decorative
  choice. You can also decorate the entry of your
  home with tall pillars or vases that are filled
  with greenery to match the shape of the door.
  Hanging plants pair well with craftsman style
  doors as well, and you can also include a
  craftsman window next to the door to make the
  design of your home appear more uniform.

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Color and Style Ideas for Craftsman Doors and
Windows

• Shades of red or orange are perfect compliments
  to a home that is made of brown or burnt red
  brick. These colors denote passion and
  motivation, and are also warm and welcoming. If
  the exterior of your home is decorated in shades
  of gray or off white, a blue or green craftsman
  door is an appealing design choice. These colors
  signify growth and newness and promote a sense of
  calm. Its also a good idea to choose a similar
  color for your window paneling to coordinate the
  outside of your home. For instance, if you choose
  a cobalt blue door to go with the gray brick of
  your house, window paneling in a slightly lighter
  shade of blue will increase the visual attraction
  of your house.
• It's also important to choose the size of the
  craftsman doors or windows based on the size of
  your patio or porch. If you have a wide porch,
  you can select a wider door for the front of your
  home. If youve got a lot of space to work with
  on the patio, craftsman windows that come in sets
  of two or three are a visually appealing addition
  to your home and can also make your exterior look
  larger while increasing property value. Since the
  paneling for these windows is very pronounced, be
  sure to choose a color that is bright but not too
  overwhelming on the eyes, such as a stark white
  to go with blue or gray siding or a muted bronze
  to go with red brick.

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Creative Ways to Use French Doors in Your Home

• If you want the entrance to a room to truly stand
  out, installing some thin vertical shelves on
  either side of the French doors is a great idea.
  This makes the entryway look wider and adds
  texture and color to the space.
• You can also use French doors as the doors for
  your closet. Since these doors have windows, this
  could motivate you to keep your closet tidy,
  since you can see the contents of the closet
  before you open the door. You get a small closet
  for coats or a separate area in your home for
  your wine and aged liquors.
• If you enjoy the farmhouse style of decorating,
  you can give your home an antique feel by having
  French doors installed with a horizontal window
  positioned on top of the doors. This is
  reminiscent of an older style of architecture and
  can make the room feel more open and inviting.
  This French door option is ideal for farmhouse
  kitchens or sitting rooms that are positioned
  close to the kitchen, since the door can lead to
  your porch or backyard and let natural sunlight
  in.
• If you want French doors in the master bedroom,
  these can be beautiful when the doors lead to the
  balcony of your room. This can provide a romantic
  element to your bedroom space, and if your
  balcony is big enough for furniture, you can add
  a bistro table and chair so that you can enjoy
  breakfast or dessert on the balcony. You can also
  drape curtains made from thin materials around
  the French doors for a more dramatic effect and
  to bring the rooms décor together.

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Ways that French Doors Can Improve the Look of
Your Home

• French doors that lead outdoors can make the
  indoor space look larger. You can also ensure
  that the French doors are in the same direction
  as the sunrise so that the room will be filled
  with natural lighting throughout the day. This
  provides an appealing visual effect while helping
  you to save on electricity bills. A door on the
  balcony of your master bedroom or near the porch
  makes it easy for you to get outside and enjoy
  the weather, read a book or enjoy a meal with
  easy access to your bedroom. You can also
  position the French doors in your kitchen so that
  they lead to the backyard or porch. This is a
  great way to create more open space when youre
  entertaining guests and want to bring a pleasant
  breeze into the house. To add even more light
  into your room, you can purchase shorter French
  doors and use the top paneling area of the door
  space for a horizontal window that is reminiscent
  of antique architecture.
• You can also use French doors to accent a certain
  design feature in your home. If you have an
  impressive wine collection or want to show off
  the impressive dishes or souvenirs youve
  acquired from your travels, a small closet or
  cabinet with French doors is a great way to do
  this. You can also use accent lighting inside of
  these small closet spaces to bring more attention
  to them and to add to the ambience of the room.
  Replacing the doors of your clothing or linen
  closet with French doors can also make the room
  appear more open and will encourage you to keep
  the contents of your closet neat and presentable.

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Sliding Door Ideas for Your Home

• A sliding door that will separate the den from
  the living room is a great way to include two
  decorative styles in one space. If you use the
  living room as the main gathering area for your
  family and the den as a more formal area where
  you entertain guests, a sliding door made of wood
  will make the area look like two separate rooms.
• You can also use a sliding door to separate your
  garden from the rest of your yard, or to separate
  the sunroom from the porch and outdoor area. This
  gives you a protected area for growing flowers
  and edible plants, and provides a separate
  sitting area for when you want to get some fresh
  air but still want to be protected from the harsh
  rays of the sun.
• Sliding doors can also separate the kitchen from
  the dining area. These doors are great for hiding
  the mess in the kitchen when youre having a
  dinner party and creates a dining area that you
  can decorate with a slightly different color
  scheme than the kitchen. Of course, when you open
  the doors, youll create more seating for your
  friends and loved ones and make the area look
  more inviting.
• A sliding door for your closet adds a design
  aesthetic that is minimalist and elegant. You can
  choose doors that have mirrors on them so you can
  get a full-length look at your outfit as you get
  dressed and before you leave the house. The
  sliding door can also separate your bedroom from
  your bathroom, or you can have a sliding door
  installed for your shower to coordinate with the
  modern décor of the space.

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Which Sliding Doors Are Right for You?

• One of the first things youll need to do is take
  a look at the colors and décor in the room where
  you want to install sliding doors. If your goal
  is to add more color, be sure you are referring
  to a color wheel and choosing colors that are in
  the same color group or on opposite ends of the
  color wheel. For instance, if you want your
  bedroom to feel warm and invigorating, shades of
  red and pink for a sliding door are ideal, since
  these hues are on the same side of the color
  wheel. However, if you want a contrast, an orange
  sliding door will stand out against a blue wall,
  and vice versa. If you want to add a sliding door
  to your childrens play area, you can make the
  doors a functional part of the décor by choosing
  glass or wood that is decorated in primary
  colors. This is especially practical if the color
  scheme in the room on the other side of the glass
  doors will coordinate well with the door colors
  youve chosen.
• Sliding doors are also a great way to partition
  certain areas of your home. If you want to make a
  distinction between your causal living room and
  formal sitting area, a sliding door is a great
  way to do this. You can get the door in a French
  style with small windows that allow you to easily
  see into the other room, or choose frosted glass
  so that the formal sitting area will appear
  slightly more refined. When you want to separate
  the kitchen from the formal dining room, sliding
  doors can help you improve the design aesthetic
  of the space. The doors can also help to hide the
  meal preparation process from your dinner guests,
  which could make the meal more impressive.

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Selecting Bay and Bow Windows for Your Home

• If you have a bay window or bow window in your
  bedroom, you can make the space even more
  inviting by making it into a sitting area.
  Position a chaise in front of the window and add
  a decorative throw blanket and pillows. Sheer
  curtains are a great way to control the
  brightness of the light that comes into the room,
  and theyre an elegant accent to your sitting
  area.
• Uniform window treatments are another great way
  to bring the right type of attention to your bay
  or bow windows. You can install Roman blinds on
  the windows, so that the entire space looks
  seamless, even though you have to measure three
  different blinds to decorate each window. If the
  blinds are all one pattern, it will look as
  though you purchased one window treatment that
  fits your bay or bow window perfectly.
• You can also decorate each window in the bay or
  bow window set individually. This design choice
  works well for a kids bedroom, where you may want
  to display a variety of shapes and colors.
  Purchasing Roman blinds that showcase the main
  colors in the room, as well as customized blinds
  that include your childs monogram can make the
  window space more interesting. You can add
  finishing touches to the décor such as oversized
  pillows for sitting or a large toy chest under
  the window that is both functional and
  aesthetically pleasing.

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Design Ideas For Bay And Bow Windows

• The curtains and window treatments that you pick
  for your bow or bay windows are also important.
  If you want this design feature in your childs
  room, blinds that feature letters, numbers,
  shapes and bright colors can make the window
  space more attractive. You can also add oversized
  pillows, bean bags or a toy chest to the window
  space for seating and to store your childs items
  neatly. If the bay windows are in your master
  bedroom and youve decorated the rest of the room
  in monochromatic colors, curtains that have a
  pattern can make the space come alive.
• You can also have additional paneling built on
  the sides and above the windows for a
  cottage-style window that will make your home
  more welcoming and quaint. The paneling can be
  made from medium or light-colored wood, and you
  can use sheer curtains to allow the sunlight to
  come through the windows without the light being
  too overwhelming.
• If you dont want to use lots of color in the den
  or living room, you can have the bay window
  constructed in a way that features lots of
  angles. This brings attention to this section of
  the home and you dont have to worry about
  fitting the window for curtains or Roman blinds.
  Traditional blinds for these windows are ideal to
  control the amount of sunlight that comes into
  the home and to maintain your privacy.

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Which Decorative Accents Should You Add to Your
Bay and Bow Windows?

• Roman blinds are a great way to accent bow and
  bay windows. If you want to use the same pattern
  for all three of the windows, youll have to get
  measurements for each of the windows so that the
  blinds will look like one collective piece. Of
  course, you can also use three separate designs
  for the windows so that you can use a contrast of
  patterns and colors that will bring the entire
  look of the room together. For instance, if
  flowers and stripes are the decorative theme of
  the room, blinds that showcase these designs.
  This contrasts well against neutral or pastel
  colored walls.
• A sitting area that is near the windows also
  makes the space more appealing and draws your eye
  to this portion of the room. If you have the bay
  windows in your room, you can place a rocking
  chair or chaise in front of the window and add
  decorative pillows or a throw blanket. If the bow
  window is in the kitchen, you can place a small
  breakfast table near the window space or have a
  bench installed in the window space. When there
  is seating by the bow or bay window, youll have
  more room to entertain guests, and a relaxing
  place to read your favorite books or listen to
  music while you enjoy the natural sunlight.

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