Welcome to Interior Doors Direct
Solid Hardwood Dutch Doors
A Dutch door is a door divided in half with a top door and a separate
bottom door. These sections can operate together as one door or
only half of the door can remain open. Usually the top is left open,
while the bottom half of the door is closed. Dutch doors are sometimes
constructed with a shelf attached to the bottom half of the door.
Dutch doors also known as stable doors, half doors, or divided
doors. Our Dutch doors can also be ordered with our flat panels,
raised panels, or doors with glass, instead of wood panels. our
doors are made of solid hardwood, and can be ordered in all of the
wood selections our other custom doors are available in.
HISTORY
Dutch doors were invented in the Netherlands in the 1600's. They
were first used on front doors, then were introduced into the home
as doorways into the kitchen. These doors were used in farmhouses
as a way to let air and light flow through the house, while keeping
farm animals out. As farmhouses slowly left and our modern suburbs
came, Dutch doors eventually left. Their popularity came back around
the 1950's. Neighbors would stand and visit with each other through
the charming doors, popularized by such tv programs, such as “Mr.
Ed” But once again as the neighborhoods changed and people
did not visit as much, single panel doors became more popular, and
the Dutch door was set aside again. The Dutch door is often found
in pre revolutionary houses from the Dutch areas of New York and
New Jersey. They are also widely found in 16th and 17th century
paintings.Today Dutch doors are gaining in popularity again.
USES
Dutch doors are not only unique and lovely doors for your home but
they also have many uses. Dutch doors can be used as a garage door,
children's playhouse door, back door, tool shed door, nursery door,
or a kitchen door are jut some of the many examples. Dutch
doors are perfect for a nursery. They allow toddlers to stay in
and not get into trouble or hurt. Dutch doors allow you to not close
the room completely off and eliminate the need for ugly baby gates.
Dutch doors also provide a way to keep pets in one area of your
home. They are even A.S.P.C.A. recommended. Cats can jump over these
doors but most breeds of dogs cannot. Dutch doors are also used
in many offices. They can replace reception desks. and allow customers
to walk up and speak with an employee,but not enter the workspace,
which can be dangerous to the customer such as a mechanic shop or
a woodworking shop.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Your Dutch door will come prehung, the door and hinges will
be already installed into the frame of your new door. It will
be ready to install. We also offer additional hardware for all
of your needs such as doorknobs, dead bolts, and levers, plus
other slide bolts especially for dutch doors. You can also stain
or paint your new dutch door, just as you would any other type
of hardwood door.
WHY A DUTCH DOOR
Dutch doors are a charming door to add to your home. Not only do they have many uses but they raise the resale value of your home. Dutch doors are a way to add a bit of history with a modern twist to your home., adding a nostalgic feel, but yet designed to fit in with your other doors, and home décor.
