Estate Millwork Knowledge Base
Exterior Shutters: What's Your Function?
Published: April 20, 2020
Choosing the style of shutter you want for your home is the fun part of shutter shopping . After that, you will need to consider an important question: Will these shutters actually function? Shutters were originally designed to close over and protect windows, after all. Do you want your shutters to do that? The Question of Functionality The Functionality of your shutters is an important consideration. It will impact on the amount of hardware needed, the care required in measuring for them, and in the maintenance of the shutters. There are basically three schools of thought on the subje...
The Decision Hinges on Preference: Choosing Wood for Your Door
Published: April 17, 2020
When you are choosing the style of door that you like, by all means go with the one that you like the best. But do not take the choice of wood for your door lightly. Its a big decision! More than just looks, the wood can have a tremendous impact on how well that door will serve you over the years. Of course, if you simply want to match existing doors, your work is already done - get another one of those. For those just beginning to shop for doors, though, it is a good idea to ask yourself two questions. You probably have these questions answered before you even begin shopping, but in wood...
On the Inside, The Right Doors for Your Interior
Published: April 14, 2020
When you are choosing interior doors for your home, get the styles that you like. It's that simple. After all, your home reflects your tastes, so choose what you like. That said, if your home has a distinctive architectural style, you might be happy choosing doors that compliment that style. Keep in mind, what works for an exterior door might not work as well for an interior door . For one thing, you have a lot more flexibility to work with when choosing Interior doors. Gone are the considerations of weather and curb appeal. Once past the front door, the interior of your hous...
First Things First Begins at the Front Door
Published: April 10, 2020
When it comes to choosing just what kind of front door you want to buy, there is one absolute rule: Buy whatever door makes you truly happy. This is a good rule, and you should always follow it! Still, there are some special factors to consider when you are buying a new front door. In every home the front door is special. That is where the realm of the house and home socially, and culturally, begin. This is where the building stops being just a pile of wood and concrete and becomes an extension and reflection of the people that live inside it. When a guest or visitor shows up for the very...
It's Not as Granular as you Think: Choosing the Wood for Your Cabinet Doors
Published: April 02, 2020
Here at Estate Millwork, we offer a wide variety of cabinet doors for you to choose from. The choice of style is entirely up to you, of course, and have fun making your selections! However, a somewhat more involved choice might be which wood to choose. Personal taste is the ultimate guide to your choice, as always, but there are a few things you might consider. Cabinet doors are mostly an indoor feature, but circumstances vary. It might be that you plan on installing a cabinet door outside, or someplace that sees strong temperature variation and moisture. In that case, Spanish Cedar i...