Should we keep or replace our front entry door?
Hi all. This is our front entry door. Hubby and I have always been in two minds about it (has warmth and character, but is also kinda ugly, in our opinion). We were thinking about selling and replacing it, but nearly everyone who visits us comments on what a nice door it is, so now we are confused. We are in the subtropics, but don't have a balinese-style look anywhere else (I get my inspiration more from the mid-century modern era) . People's thoughts - should we keep it or replace it? And if we were to sell it, what do you think is a fair asking price (we cannot seem to find anything like it on the internet to compare it against). It is solid core, but not sure what type of timber. The door accessories are aged copper/copper-plate. Thank you in advance.
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cloudpants
5 years agoOoh yes. Jap black would look great. Ive also noticed your fabulous vintage Singer sewing machine in the entryway. Put a fabulous tropical plant in a big pot on top of it.
Kerrie Chapman thanked cloudpantsKerrie Chapman
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoCloudpants, that would look great except that it is a full, working sewing machine, not just a frame, It was handed down to me by my grandmother, and other than a small key bowl, nothing else goes on for fear of damaging it. With the door closed, it is a very small space with little natural light and plants, even ones suited to low light, do not do well there.
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5 years agoSelling a second-hand door can be quite tricky as not all doors are the same size in width, height and thickness. The market is limited to those who are happy to make a custom frame for it as it is likely that it won't fit into a standard door frame. Despite the craftsmanship I would not expect top dollar, and would let the market decide via auction, such as Ebay.
Such a pity as it has so much character, is such a conversation piece, and is not a generic door.
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Dr Retro
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