Six Doors Fit for a Century Home

Hi there! My name is Ashley and I write about the restoration, renovation, and decoration of an old brick farmhouse over at First Home Dreams. It’s a slow process – bringing a home into the 21st century while maintaining its original charm can be tedious and involve a lot of research, especially when original fixtures have been removed and replaced with run-of-the-mill big box store alternatives.

Such is the case with our front door. What was once a gorgeous piece of architecture, is now a poorly made door, too small for the original opening.

Ontario is full of gorgeous century homes, many of them in the same predicament as ours. From four squares, to Craftsman bungalows, to the frilliest of Victorians, choosing the right reproduction door can have a huge impact on your restoration (or even provide old house charm to a new build!). Here are six front door styles that would make great choices.

Vestibule restoration, Old Town Home