If you’re designing or remodeling a new or existing home, custom doors can add unprecedented style to any type of décor and also offer you the flexibility of working with door height and widths that don’t fit the standard sizes you’ll find at a home improvement store. The mention of custom-built doors, however, will send many homeowners and designers running. Why? The price. While the bill for custom doors certainly can climb high enough to break any budget—especially when specialty styles or fixtures are selected—smart and thrifty builders and designers know how to get the stunning doors they want at the price point they need.
Let It Slide
When it comes to custom doors for your home, strongly consider implementing sliding doors whenever possible. Why is this? Sliding doors are usually made up of mostly glass panes (as opposed to traditional swinging doors, which are mostly wood or metal with one or two small panes of glass). A door that is made of mostly glass uses materials that can be cut to specific dimensions easier and at less cost to you. Additionally, sliding doors open up a number of benefits for any room in your house, including more floor space and more safe doorways.
Modular = Custom on a Budget
If you’re looking for custom doors and you truly start from scratch, you will probably end up paying too much. These days, the best way to find affordable custom doors is to work with a supplier who provides modular components for their doors. When you’re choosing from a wide selection of modular pieces (i.e. combine Door Frame A with Wood Stain B and Glass Pane C) you end up with an entirely custom look without having to pay the steep price of having these styles of components fabricated for you on demand.