American architectural styles do not have the same history as in Europe, where the architecture of the era has been preserved for centuries. Styles such as Tudor, Palladian, Queen Anne or Georgians are really only in their true form in Europe. Many old American homes began as one style, but later additions or upgrades completely damaged their origins. For example, adding vinyl siding can hide all aspects of the style, except the main structure.
Nevertheless, the American style is more free and modern, taking elements from diverse traditions and mixing them with greater magnitude and more pizzazz than anywhere else. Regardless of the style of your home, upgrading the exterior doors will help bring it all together. Exterior doors are available in a wide range of materials, from weathered wood to smooth steel, impressive wrought iron or modern fiberglass constructions. Paramount importance in choosing the right exterior doors is to consider the basic architectural structure of your home.
Although some houses were built to resemble a particular style, for example, Tudor & # 39; what became most common in the American landscape is the “model mansions” - large, custom-built customs houses with certain common functions; such as a square shape, a double garage attached, two floors, an open rear area and a modest entrance path in the front. These homes, while individually graceful inside, can sometimes be a little boring outside.
With such a home, it is important to demonstrate individuality and stand out from the crowd. You cannot make a better choice to improve the originality and attractiveness of this house than with an external wrought iron door. If you plan to sell your home or repair it for your own pleasure, the wrought iron door adds value and personifies the prestige that these modern mansions seek to emulate.
Home ranch or split levels go well with traditional six panel doors with side lights and decorative accents. If your house mocks Tudor, try dark wooden doors with wrought iron accents.
Exterior doors should also correspond to the visual weight of the house. If your front entrance is high and impressive, the outside door should be the same. An elegant wrought iron door with an arched transom and matching side lamps would complement this style well. A very modern house with clean lines and industrial circuits can choose a steel or wrought iron door that is clean and matches the artistic statement of the house.
If the house is southern or colonial with a large entrance and marble columns, then solid wooden doors are painted in the same color as the blinds. However, if the house is brick, then a contrasting color for exterior doors will be preferable.
If your home does not have any obvious traditional style, then a wrought iron door will still be your best bet. Wrought iron can give weight to a normal structure. It provides elegance and supreme security - another worthy of attention. Wrought iron doors speak of consistency, and their impressive and rich character is the very definition of American style.
