Dutch Door with Screen Design

Dutch doors are easy to spot and easy to remember because of their one-of-a-kind design. Dutch doors are cut right in half horizontally so that each piece can swing either together or independently of one another. For example, you can leave the bottom half shut and open the top half of the door.

These doors have been around for quite some time. They got their start in the 17th Century and have since spread all over the world. They were invented in Holland - hence the name - and became quite popular in the American colonies. This is because certain areas were primarily settled by the Dutch, which is why the area itself still showcases a strong Dutch architectural influence. It was popular in these places because many homes were still quite rural. A lot of animals - both domestic and wild - milled around farm homes. The Dutch door solved the problem of animals wandering into homes and the desire to get fresh air. The top could be open to allow in plenty of air while the bottom half remained shut, effectively keeping critters out.

Today we don't exactly have that issue, which is why these doors are not quite as widespread as they used to be. Still, they have that iconic look that remind people of apple pies sitting to cool (as many Dutch doors have a perch in the center similar to a window sill), or the famous television show Mr. Ed. Without a Dutch door, how would that talking horse ever get to have conversations with his buddy Wilbur? Screen doors tended to replace Dutch doors in many areas, as they provided the same function - allowing in air while keeping not only animals but insects out as well.

This type of door can be a great addition to a home and really give it that comfortable, homey feel. Dutch doors do require four hinges instead of the traditional three. This is because each door section will use two hinges for the proper support. These doors can be a breath of fresh air in every way possible. They will give your home a little something different, all while allowing you to enjoy a (mostly) open door. They can still be very effective as they are made of wood and thus stronger than screen doors. This means no children or pets barreling through them the way so many kids and pets can burst through a screen!

Talk to a professional door manufacturer today about incorporating a Dutch door into your home and truly discover the delights this old style door can provide.

Dutch doors, even for people who may have never owned them, tend to hold a certain place in their memory. Dutch doors are often associated with wholesome things, like bright sunny days, warm apple pies cooling in the breeze, and maybe even a little bit of Mister Ed.

This type of door does swing open when you need it to, but it is also divided horizontally, so if you only need one half of the door open, you can easily do so. Dutch doors have a lot of useful functions due to this design. Much of the time you will see the top portion of the door open while the lower half remains shut. You can use Dutch doors both for interior and exterior use as well, making them even more useful for a variety of reasons. Have a toddler that you don't want in a certain room? A Dutch door is vastly superior in stability to a baby gate. Have a lovely day outside and the dogs have played in a puddle? You can open the top portion of the door to let in the warm summer day while ensuring the pack stays outside until they're dry. Or if winter has arrived, you can open just the lower half of the door to let pets in and out instead of opening the entire door and letting in more cold air than you'd like.

Dutch doors can come in a great variety of styles, woods, and more. You can choose the number of panels you want on the door, the type of hardware that can be installed in the door, the type of wood, and whether or not you want glass in your door.