Shaker Doors + Oil Rubbed Bronze Hardware
Written on September 6, 2009
Originally I wanted to replace our interior and exterior doors with salvaged pieces that were worn, textured and full of character. My hunt for the perfect doors led me to expensive antique shops like Salvage One + Architectural Artifacts to economical non-for-profits like the Rebuilding Exchange.
I found that no two doors measured the same in dimension due to natural weathering + warping, but differed more so because of different standards + building codes. There have been so many beautiful pieces I’ve fallen in love with that are just a tad too big or small for our door openings.
So why not just make the perfect door fit? Changing the size of a door opening means re-framing wall studs, which I really don’t want to do. Also, hanging a door into an egress is somewhat of a more detailed job than anticipated. -Especially when it involves carving out a mortise into the jam for the hinges and trimming a not so square vintage door to fit.
Solution: New Shaker flat panel doors stained to match our dark brown floors. What do you think of the designs below?!
There are so many options for door hardware, but these two are my favorites:
I like doors 4-7.
I love them – especially the five paneled door. Where did you find them? I also need to replace all the horrible hollow core doors in my house.
Thanks Marko + Elizabeth!
The doors are Simpson Shaker Doors which run on the expensive side. I called a local lumber mill and they gave me a much better priced door, same style from a few different manufacturers.
Where can you get this door hardware?
Hi Kimber!
You can get this door hardware here:
http://www.rejuvenation.com/fixshow75957/templates/selection.phtml?custom_code=ify0&msg=no
~Nikko
Hi there! I live in Chicago,too.
I’m looking for the same doors but finding everything to be so expensive! Where in Chicago is this lumber mill? Thanks!
Hi Ayleen!
Call Lee Lumber and ask them for a comparable door to the Simpson Shaker Doors. They’ll give you great pricing.
~Nikko
thanks!
We found an Oak veneer Shaker door at Menards for around $125.00. Hard to beat that price.
Jeff! We ended up getting our doors at Menards well! The doors are beautiful and priced great even with a $6 upgrade for oil rubbed bronze hinges. Here’s a close up of the doors unstained: http://twitpic.com/17782u
Love the doors!! My house is an Old Chicago Bungalow built in 1901 and I need to replace three interior doors – thanks for the info on Lee Lumber.
Hello, my name is Damon and I own Beverly Wood Works in Chicago. If anyone is still in need of custom doors I would be more than happy to come out and measure and quote them. Find a door style you like and I can copy it, and build it to last, at a reasonable price from the solid lumber of your choice. Feel free to give me a call at 312-617-8663
Hi Damon!
Thanks for reaching out and offering your services. Your work is really beautiful. We’ll keep you in mind for future projects!
~Nikko