Every home deserves an entrance that makes a statement, and there's no better way to achieve this than with a custom made door. From the initial concept to the final finish, creating a custom door is a journey of creativity, craftsmanship, and precision. In this blog, we'll take you through the detailed process of bringing a custom door to life, highlighting each step and showcasing why it's a worthwhile investment for any home in Australia.
Initial Consultation and Concept Development of Your Custom Entry Door
The process begins with an initial consultation to understand the client's vision, needs, and preferences.
Client Brief: Discussing the client's ideas, style preferences, and functional requirements. This is where the journey to your perfect door starts. This can be images the client is inspired by, an idea in their head, or even just a discovery session with the door manufacturer.
Site Assessment: Evaluating the location where the door will be installed to understand spatial and design constraints. This helps ensure the doors will fit seamlessly into your home’s architectural style.
Design Proposal: Creating preliminary sketches or digital models to visualise the concept. This phase includes considering various styles and designs to meet the client's needs, including options like a pivot door or hinged doors.
Design Finalisation and Material Selection
Refining the design details and selecting the appropriate materials to match the client's vision and budget.
Design Refinement: Finalising dimensions, styles, and decorative elements. The goal is to achieve a door design that perfectly fits the style of your home.
Material Options: Exploring various materials such as timber, metal, glass, and their combinations. Custom timber doors offer a range of finishes to suit any architectural style, including Biowood and Liquid Metal Finishes.
Budget Considerations: Balancing design aspirations with budget constraints to provide the best value without compromising quality.
Craftsmanship and Manufacturing - All Custom Made
The door moves from design to production, where skilled craftsmen bring the concept to life using precision tools and techniques.
Crafting Techniques: Traditional vs. modern techniques in door making, ensuring a solid door that stands up to the elements.
Precision and Detail: Ensuring every detail is meticulously executed. The craftsmanship involved ensures a door that swings smoothly and aligns perfectly.
Quality Control: Continuous checks to maintain high standards throughout the process.
Architectural Style - Finishing Touches and Installation
The final phase involves adding finishing touches and installing the door, ensuring it fits perfectly and meets all functional requirements.
Initial Fitting: Fitting the door prior to finishing is crucial to ensure that the door fits and accommodates the finish which will be applied.
Finishing Techniques: Applying stains, paints, varnishes, or specialty finishes to achieve the desired look and protection from the elements.
Hardware Installation: Selecting and installing handles, locks, and other hardware to ensure functionality and security. This may include advanced pivot hinges like the FritsJurgens for pivot doors.
Professional Installation: Ensuring the door is properly installed and aligned, providing a perfect fit and long-lasting performance. Installation includes fitting the door frame and ensuring the door opens and closes smoothly.
Door and Haus are experts in Fritsjurgens pivot door installation.
A Custom Doors Impact on Property Value and Working with Professionals
Custom-made doors significantly enhance the curb appeal and value of a property, making them a wise investment.
Curb Appeal: A beautifully designed custom door enhances the aesthetic appeal and first impression of the home. It can increase the market value, especially in competitive markets like doors in Sydney.
Property Value: Homes with distinctive custom elements like bespoke doors often sell at a premium, reflecting the added value these features bring.
Long-Term Benefits: Investing in durable, high-quality custom doors pays off over time. These doors require less frequent replacement and offer long-lasting beauty and functionality.
Working with Professionals: Partnering with experts like Door and Haus ensures that you receive a product crafted with precision and quality. Our experience and dedication to excellence makes us an invaluable partner in creating a door that truly represents your vision.
Creating a custom-made door is a journey that blends creativity, craftsmanship, and precision. From the initial concept to the final installation, each step is crucial in bringing your vision to life. Whether you're an architect, designer, or homeowner, investing in a custom door not only enhances the beauty and functionality of your home but also creates a unique statement piece that stands the test of time.
FAQ
How long does it take to create a custom door
The timeline can vary depending on the complexity of the design and material availability, but typically it takes 4- 6 weeks from concept to installation.
Where are the custom doors manufactured?
We manufacture our custom doors in our warehouse in Sydney NSW. We allow the experience to be very personal and custom, using locally sourced products and skills you can be here that we are invested in your project from start to finish.
What is a pivot door?
A pivot door, refers to the hardware that supoorts how the door sits, and swings. The traditional method is hinges that uses the Door frame to support the door from one end, however a pivot system allows a top and bottom support to the door. The Fristjurgens pivot system is engineered to carry doors up to 500kgs while being virtually invisible.
What are the benefits of using timber for custom doors?
Timber doors offer natural beauty, durability, and excellent insulation properties. They can also be finished in various ways to match the style of your home.
How do I ensure my custom door will fit perfectly?
Professional installation and precise measurements taken during the site assessment phase ensure a perfect fit for your custom door.
Can you manufacture my door from an inspirational picture?
Yes, we can manufacture doors based on inspirational pictures or CAD design drawings.
Can you manufacture 3 meter high door?
Yes, we can make doors 3 meter high doors, 4 meters high doors, 5 meter high door and even 6 meter high doors.
Can you manufacture 1.5 meter wide doors?
Yes, we can manufacture doors 1.5 meter wide doors, 1.8 meter wide doors, 2 meter wide doors and even 2.4 meter high doors.
Can you install glass side panels?
Yes, we can custom make and install custom side panels to go with your entrance. We can install all types of glass for your front entrance. We can install overhead transom window glass panels, glass panels above the door.
Do you install front entrance timber door jamb from timber?
Yes, we install timber door jamb for your front doors, this door jamb may also include the frame for above glass panel and/ or side panels.
Can I custom select which pull handle for my entrance?
Yes, are work closely with our clients to provide them with the entrance they require, this includes front door pull handles. We even custom make our own pull handles from timber or solid Aluminium.
Can I see samples of materials and finishes before deciding?
Yes, during the design finalisation phase, you can view and choose from a range of samples to ensure the final product meets your expectations.
For more information or to start your custom door project, contact us today. Our team is committed to providing our clients with the best quality doors that meet their unique needs.