White Wood Door

Nothing made by man can fully replicate the natural beauty of wood. Wood has character and a past. Wood has aroma and texture, and it is what man has been working with since the beginning. This special relationship between man and wood allows us to associate emotion and meaning, which makes decorating with wood enthralling. Wood makes a statement, and each type of wood or finish has its own associated image in the human consciousness.

One of the palest woods used in fine furniture and wood blinds is white oak. White has always been used in decorating, but the variations of dark stripes worming their way through a pale wood blind provides a cool, chick experience. Golden oak is a richer more timeless wood. Not a deep, wise color, but a rich confident one.

Just make sure you feel right when you select your wood, and you are ready to go on to installing it in your home. Wood door blinds provide protection and privacy, especially on glass doors, or doors with large windows. Bamboo is popular because it is naturally heat reflective and water resistant. Bamboo has been used for centuries to keep out heat, but for optimal performance, it must be installed outside. This means no easy raising or lowering of the bamboo blind from inside. Plastic blinds are cheap and easy to clean, but damage easily.

The great thing about wood, is that it is made to be custom, made to be cut. Creating custom wood furniture is a personal experience. You get to select the wood, the grain the finish and finally, the size and where that piece of furniture will hang.

Back to the Stone Age

To achieve a classic look for your home's exterior, it's hard to beat brick. But even the best design ingredient can backfire if used to excess. One way of avoiding that is with an attractive stone-framed entry around exterior wood doors. It makes for a compelling contrast that can be further enhanced by framing the entrance with gas lanterns and tastefully chosen planters. Of course, this is just one of many options. When it comes to ideas for balancing brick, nothing is set in stone.

The Lowdown on Highlights

In addition to using contrast for variety, it's also a great way to make elegant exterior wood doors really stand out. For example, if the surrounding color scheme is brown and white, add some white trim around the door as well. It will highlight the handsome wood finish while tying in nicely with the rest of the exterior.