Here's What You're Saying & The "How To"!

<div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540999538501929490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvpZgCKmVoNP5MuDowA7_f6GGPI6S-Cdh9uA77T3oOoC9je21EYXn6oHCeOel9i93M3EUwpF3-CPNXSLKVI3-xH7hp5vy23NhmbbD4LLYK8JkwrUOm1qTDtgeQJj1soXN4hqHAfypEG_O/s400/Dutch+Door+-+home+improvemnt.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><span style="font-size:78%;">(Country Home)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I have gotten a tremendous amount of mail on my recent <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/11/welcome-back-thru-dutch-doors.html">Dutch Doors </a>post. Its seems this charming design element really resonated with all of you. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5TtR1rgfSYNfUTDFzN17QKJuzoi2KaDLxbGM_vMEgli32KVui9nvFzYCvK9cwsFAqNI-BIJa8RzO4mw1va7cuh6WvwrrmYORLvYyJMM6ql7OERnSIW0JAnZlIs-a746t0YYR0H573_KyR/s1600/1dutch+door"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541008146384763202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5TtR1rgfSYNfUTDFzN17QKJuzoi2KaDLxbGM_vMEgli32KVui9nvFzYCvK9cwsFAqNI-BIJa8RzO4mw1va7cuh6WvwrrmYORLvYyJMM6ql7OERnSIW0JAnZlIs-a746t0YYR0H573_KyR/s400/1dutch+door" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> First I heard from Karla at<a href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-our-free-stuff-door.html"> Its the Little Things That Make a House a Home </a>blog. This very talented lady found a wonderful old solid wood door and created her own Dutch Door. Read the "How To" <a href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-our-free-stuff-door.html"><strong>HERE</strong></a>! The photo above is her new Dutch door - isn't it fabulous?!! </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Thanks so much, Karla, for sharing it with us! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpv2RzCfCR2bTORQd2BniNNsy1zYwtXSvaGz-ZV3jQJFJ3HcHfwr6n_G5rQbNfWXjlAsz3qUeSA6P0G295XSwcDDT8sfHpgbieqekvvepU82HhIVi_4a1L6HMjwjEzYFn5CzqEAdFF4uaA/s1600/1dutch+door+hb3.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540999538044512658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpv2RzCfCR2bTORQd2BniNNsy1zYwtXSvaGz-ZV3jQJFJ3HcHfwr6n_G5rQbNfWXjlAsz3qUeSA6P0G295XSwcDDT8sfHpgbieqekvvepU82HhIVi_4a1L6HMjwjEzYFn5CzqEAdFF4uaA/s400/1dutch+door+hb3.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Next I heard from a reader whose friend recently installed interior Dutch Doors in each of her children's bedrooms. She thought it was a fabulous way to be able to walk by their rooms and not see the mess on their floors!! Having two pre teens, I loved that idea!!</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaNukdDPy2xlzzZMOumb_yj6SebOHNs4qULhr8hHR19W-E4ZNl3NelAcSHONwsri4z72_5U9UpeglF2NDWXOGwP7Js7UhyphenhyphenpW1mZC5-EOtYL0T_yeGLkvsiKjNDONFiPPKvhc2WUVCDj1AA/s1600/1dutch+door+hb2.jpg"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540999533889516866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaNukdDPy2xlzzZMOumb_yj6SebOHNs4qULhr8hHR19W-E4ZNl3NelAcSHONwsri4z72_5U9UpeglF2NDWXOGwP7Js7UhyphenhyphenpW1mZC5-EOtYL0T_yeGLkvsiKjNDONFiPPKvhc2WUVCDj1AA/s400/1dutch+door+hb2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"> Then I heard from a reader who just wanted to bring in light to an otherwise dark space, but keep the dogs inside! She also loved the feeling of being open to the outdoors - and no bugs! Wonderful! </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540999529232846754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzb2RdCdDI-QRCRT4Z67Xzt5iOADHwXflPUa4Y0At5AAe8nV14UsLT3Ctxi7NH19brBH0d-6EvzWhI1uxZsZpnyM6jMWLMHsFMPFg500Hln0L6umWKzFceX_YYBNBRLUncei2wlkHriuqi/s400/1dutch+door+hb.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Everyone agreed that no matter what the primary use, Dutch Doors added a charming design element to their homes. A warmth and personality all their own - and that my friends, is what decorating is all about!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;">I loved hearing from each and every one of you!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:78%;">(all photos unless otherwise noted House Beautiful)</span> </div>

Here's What You're Saying & The "How To"!

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Welcome Back Thru Dutch Doors

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyejYD8vmkWICKSGFDj909MciNqsJ5JpePWYZ3ZU9l1gudspEbU2l8snw-SvZTmVkEeKI3WabPbWAlYpVhyphenhyphenYCemuUqJi5sGeGSgBHV-fhrOl3ME12qwL3oqCcbyTe2rzR5mwhLoWZ3f6f9/s1600/Dutch_Door_-_Country_Home_Mag.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102455025150658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi41yY3KwvTVpwqNFCm5OnMpTQzywoAURjAUsQvXSmyXQEGaB3W9wZDYoy6ah4GFlsLrp1tGHOuK3EDK3Lo0W4z2GuAcTg4tvFKdGXM13FP8z6GN818YneExrO6l3Pp2tx7M_yweIHYwvx/s400/Dutch+door+tradtional+home.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Traditional Home)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">One of my favorite design elements are Dutch Doors. I love how they make an entryway immediately more casual, warm and fun. I have always imagined my children playing, each on a different side of the door - playing store, lemonade stand or ticket booth. </span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540103034705843570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PXy86DkXSkjVUdd2BH3JcetsAoEVgFAX0SLtfLK5lVtChSgX8G7voc2W-lWyMHk17AEfkJa5Fr7WyrXDcA9AFl8J2Af6RzPxZ1Lv-g-vxuGrAife2dyW61t83iPY7B2mJni2BjO99bEx/s400/Dutch_Door_-_Coastal_Living_Mag.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Looking out from a Dutch Door when the top is open is wonderful, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">as shown above in this fabulous ocean front home fr</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">om Coastal Living. When we redo our beach house, adding a Dutch door is at the top of my list. So over the years I have collected several images of my favorites.</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540103032236941314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguL__Sp-ybWBNhsBpXc9b8bpkfoW11gNLSO8gYeObUSJInlH8P-PgvAzJWBfp4ZPRyLy_j5sZHxD8Qq1fCpF8GGFw_W4OMb0bNg-7hkUOfk4bLPkm28Ax-UEsLIQSjR2pmP6zAAfT5iM2Z/s400/dutch_door_from_bhg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This natural wood Dutch door, which I found via BH&G, is high on my list of favorites. I love the iron work and my husband Dave, loves natural wood color.</span></span></div></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102794494072706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEXwdK3ITnGX060zV9EmDLgjNc6po8pYatBLajkBWlFQtKDHBpgbYYjH6lXJEwUWpD3j7fbFxAZ1371v7jf4BsgLB-mngpD6lJVH5RTR2izn0k-0IrE5PmDFIsGqopfXV5x5vCFF95sNA/s400/dutch+door_bhg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here is another beautiful entry from BH&G. This Dutch Door is surrounded by glass. Notice the diamond pattern on the sidelights and the transom. Very pretty.</span></span></div></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102782263363202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLQupHao0AyTGcqkx6Gd1iVTMU82-7PTvVnbeBREqya2gAINVQITzbC4CM9H1ZU74blso03YV3Zqi2HsuaWM4Rs_RBV2QrkjUsGEDYK3SF6E3RtxWfK2F6DNvtS4eeEl-vQMdl_a3LuURH/s400/Dutch+door+windsor+smith+cdt.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Another photo I have had for some time from favorite designer, Windsor Smith via (</span><a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Joni at CDT</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">). Though a very neutral space, I love the punch of turquoise brought into the room when the top of the door is open.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540111931498769746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvSA3g5EMUHNOLun4PqVNjquAePbV6KRp3Aoim8BwesPf4u78XpB75pYR7BaFwh9dQjtI1v3GWZGmkySa2cr9jQTc22-1niwwUv2QCqtAOdZZQuIflpuTDWwGxqZ3TB-kuEtRAl-yn_5a/s400/Dutch+Door+design+sponge.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 388px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here is another turquoise door I found at </span><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Design Sponge</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">. I love how the color of the door is repeated again on the inside of the bookcase</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540111940922052322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HO2Nf72ffJ6aqa6ImkRUA8ukGwp5jg5Av1WON2aekUGaq2iLqtb3vofrHys5MOpsaAHvq8-5lWRGZndNLP6g5JpoKJ1VstPDBImN-mDUG2cGbV3wzrDRzOS3gQuN0WJuYgQwPtURQV1X/s400/dutch-doors-kitchen-coastal-lvg.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Another painted door from Coastal Living, this time in yellow. See how Dutch doors add a bit of whimsy and lend a casual feel to a space. This is the type of feeling I am trying to achieve at the beach house.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102772142212594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnwPKv-oz27FCUktbGoJi-L9GHcyQTEoOAl96yWBkelxQkiBYLbwswJ-BCA-nv_geSDRFgSYYSi1aqYqM4ENfyPZzhUefqZ6wVZFDTx5VOZV9BT3CAP-K8NkdXGw_K6dHbJTMcBSb8UNh/s400/Dutch+Door+V%2526L.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Brooke at </span><a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Velvet and Linen</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> has a Dutch door in her gorgeous home. Can't you just feel the welcoming warmth in her house! Beautiful!!</span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyejYD8vmkWICKSGFDj909MciNqsJ5JpePWYZ3ZU9l1gudspEbU2l8snw-SvZTmVkEeKI3WabPbWAlYpVhyphenhyphenYCemuUqJi5sGeGSgBHV-fhrOl3ME12qwL3oqCcbyTe2rzR5mwhLoWZ3f6f9/s1600/Dutch_Door_-_Country_Home_Mag.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102455025150658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi41yY3KwvTVpwqNFCm5OnMpTQzywoAURjAUsQvXSmyXQEGaB3W9wZDYoy6ah4GFlsLrp1tGHOuK3EDK3Lo0W4z2GuAcTg4tvFKdGXM13FP8z6GN818YneExrO6l3Pp2tx7M_yweIHYwvx/s400/Dutch+door+tradtional+home.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">A perfect entry! I adore this shot from Traditional Home. The Dutch door gives the illusion of a larger space. The black painted door, iron work and brick floor are sublime!</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102806651290562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyejYD8vmkWICKSGFDj909MciNqsJ5JpePWYZ3ZU9l1gudspEbU2l8snw-SvZTmVkEeKI3WabPbWAlYpVhyphenhyphenYCemuUqJi5sGeGSgBHV-fhrOl3ME12qwL3oqCcbyTe2rzR5mwhLoWZ3f6f9/s400/Dutch_Door_-_Country_Home_Mag.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here a laundry room/mudroom from Country Home, achieves the same illusion of space with a Dutch Door and with tile set on the diagonal. Cute dog!</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102441430525410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimcjzmDcsmm_5G-FrlYy7Bu2EEKKjGuVpCPLaVopUt5ne_n9XieaiXqHPc_H_bCnQI80gk8IiLcfFGiJE7a07GmgBnRSVe7Ln4GuqcuQBrbAlXo75O4GRGU8iHJPwkZUCzlSmLweRoedtk/s400/Dutch+door+Jack+Arnold+Homes.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">photo-Jack Arnold Homes)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This door has a lovely arch and X design on the bottom. The door is fully closed, but if you look closely you will see that it is in fact a Dutch door.</span></span></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938836286217682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDKfkmlrnlH3wcmzGXCjtkz4o8P1ylHFYaenMp6U7jxUQa6VukZNqVJLCkrfjWh9OVpExdwTc8jo2DzBcTPxi0JaiZY7RYskV53vIhu5LT2UTAy5XscExfUlnJdcxLVTUUUWuGhgDa-a1/s400/Dutch+Door+Coastal+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This door from Coastal Living also has the X design on the bottom. This seems to be a common element.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938830311833186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4SGA4_1ZDI98ffqMtXv0tyhyphenhyphen9CNHNyCegkvfvFldgETNmVvr8Fc-mtwyZqBSLhMCS6mFDpoOAcsFlbTlfEeqWwEHdHpPxGPNKXW_RUmIgukhFfr2bnsb9gjDKKEM8RgwvZ5S0GU4XV9C/s400/Dutch+door+Catalano+architects+Eric+Roth.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Photo by Eric Roth for Catalano Architects)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:large;"> </span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">You have seen this lovely room before at Willow Decor. It's from our talented friends at Catalano Architects. Notice to the far right a beautiful Dutch door. See the rest of this spectacular home <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/06/catalano-architects-oyster-harbor-home.html">here</a>.</span></span></div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102436887105010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRfCFt8vkAhTqSYy6IesSn4VRgQyhxtj5NVBkoYM18RUNl3uXHScFnNxHp00GI1RG5SeGGyyla-4A6iegu6XglY5QDhxBr3jnrsAV_jm95FLnLaLshIzkkPwtPp8VPK9rZmrrQrWhoKoz/s400/Dutch+Door+Country+home" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Country Home)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The next two photos are kitchens with Dutch doors. This is my favorite room for incorporating a Dutch door into the design.</span></span></div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938820406097650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0DqE3XgLR4FJPGRMWX5txxLTCeXPWxYYl8sn7wB1yJ93Ip39Qa3jmC-qdORe16qQhDdhgp_qWjXLj5i3Mc0RlX9NGwiY06QWyYie81jO6OI9AuHLCPEgfvTUdMU4cDyVlVkbFz41vq4A/s400/Dutch+door+apt+therapy.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(photo Coastal Living)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">n both instances the open top of the door really brings the outdoors in! I </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">love</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> the look but do have concerns with bugs flying in, as I have </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">never</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> seen a Dutch door style screen. </span></span></div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539938805869558546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7b8dxFK4j23VZyFSsa6GogvMP65LjZZiQUcQ2CfVSIiMB60D6nayBYwd9g4FrijOE-rHRddww06VZbkeswaBKnIzez3kjSiPvPeInmzs0EtvNny7mO6fRoIC0nwi9i1DfQ6UFcNAVyOy/s400/Dutch+Door+-+Delware+historic+society.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Delaware Historic Society)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Above and below are two antique doors which caught my eye. I like this first door because I think the scale of the door is very interesting. I like the larger top. I would love to see the entire house but my suspicion is that the house itself is also very grand.</span></span></div><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540102450808762450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwlGLe0CyY5FnUSI5FCCgXeaT6cq0YvWN8fxaCj256cyn-vLn1JZunBXsk3h6pV9vx9lie3-xTr74FzCLythv82v9Rfb8sRj7Wun5c-SNpNXCQN3u6KOpatOvlLHjK4oq4Yhm_8GIR8Vn/s400/Dutch+door+this+old+house.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(photo - This Old House)</span></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Finally - this my favorite door of the bunch . I love the color, the antique hardware, the small window and of course how wonderful it looks with the stone surround. Over the next several months I'll be on the look out for an antique Dutch door. If you have a Dutch door, let me know how it "lives" and if you are thinking of adding one to your home let me know which one you prefer.</span></span></div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Also check out Karla's <i><b><a href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-our-free-stuff-door.html">Its The Little Things That Make a House a Home</a></b></i> blog. She took an old door she found on the side of the road and created a gorgeous Dutch Door - see how she did it <a href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2010/11/remember-our-free-stuff-door.html">HERE</a>. Thanks so much Karla!!</span></span></div></div>

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