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Three Gorgeous Home Design Trends to Try in 2024
We've researched the trends that are going to be everywhere in 2024.
We love these interior and exterior designs because they incorporate plenty of elements you might already have in your home. And exciting news, if you already have a front wood door, you're ahead of the trends!
Included is a variety of 2024 home designs that will fit most style preferences, so we hope you find inspiration to help you get started on your upcoming home improvement project. Enjoy!
European Cottage
Color palettes inspired by nature
The European cottage home features earthy, cozy palettes with splashes of color. Raw materials from nature such as stone, metal, and wood are the basis around which the romantic interior is built, with light-colored walls and clean lines to offset the darker natural colors.
An exterior or interior Dutch Door, featured in the beautiful nature-inspired home above, goes well with any Craftsman or country cottage design.
Exposed stone, gothic details, plenty of wood, and natural, rustic materials will help you incorporate this look into your interior and exterior design.
If you're interested in a Dutch Door to transform your home into a fantasy European cottage getaway, check out our Knotty Alder interior and exterior wood and glass Dutch Doors Collection here.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Country charm gets a modern makeover
Farmhouse design has been such a common theme in the last few years that it has started to blend into the background. Luckily, 2024 is bringing an industrial twist with minimalistic lines, darker walls, and raw exposed wood.
White and cream still reign supreme in most Modern Farmhouse design, but darker accent pieces, funky art, and beautiful rustic wood are eye-catching elements that will bring your home into the modern world.
Looking for raw wood doors to update your sophisticated Modern Farmhouse or Contemporary Farmhouse design? Check out our gorgeous collection, including black stained doors, here.
Modern Craftsman
The Arts and Crafts movement has been revived
Traditional Craftsman-style homes feature low ceilings and are known for their solid construction and dark, moody interiors. Let's keep the wood, and bring in the light because these interiors are much more open and airy than in the past.
White, sage, or lavender paint helps to highlight the gorgeous wood trim details and keeps the interior fresh. Installing wainscoting (or wall paneling) is a classic craftsman detail that will bring your walls to life.
Need a front door replacement? Check out our Craftsman wood doors here, or our Modern wood doors here to complement any Midcentury or Craftsman home.
Which one of these 2024 home design trends do you love or hate? Do you have any predictions for the upcoming year? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
The Timeless Appeal of Wood Doors: Krosswood's Craftsmanship Shines
The Timeless Appeal of Wood Doors: Krosswood's Craftsmanship Shines The architectural world constantly evolves, with materials, designs, and styles weaving in and out of popularity. However, one constant remains: the timeless appeal of wood doors. Krosswood, a leading name in door craftsmanship, is at the forefront of this enduring trend, bringing homeowners an unparalleled combination of beauty, functionality, and durability. Why Wood Doors Remain a Top Choice Wood has been a favored material for doors for centuries, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. Here are some reasons why: Natural Beauty: The rich textures, grain patterns, and color variations...
How to Choose the Best Wood for Your Exterior Door
Why choose a wood door?
Your front door is one of the first things people see when they approach your home and can send a warm, welcoming vibe - or a very unwelcome one.
A wood exterior door looks unique, sophisticated, and timeless. A well-designed wood door provides lasting durability and strength that works well with architectural styles that will come and go throughout the years. Wood doors also offer insulating thermal protection for those who live in colder climates. Because wood is a natural element, it tends to age better than man-made materials such as steel.
Wood doors are able to withstand extremely hot or cold temperatures, yet still require an overhang to reduce warping, moisture, and sun damage. They can be designed to go with any home style including Craftsman, Mediterranean, French, Farmhouse, Contemporary, Modern, Scandinavian, Rustic, Mid Century, or Traditional.
What is the best wood for your exterior door?
Alder
Alder is a great choice for exterior doors because it features a pronounced wood grain with dark distinctive knots that provide unique texture and personality.
This hardwood is durable and rot-resistant, and also accepts stains very easily, so your door can be any shade ranging from a pale cream to a rich mahogany color. Alder wood doors are generally reasonably priced. Check out our selection of knotty alder wood doors here.
Cherry
Generally stained a darker tone, cherry wood is red in color. Characterized by its smooth texture, cherry is a beautiful choice for traditional homeowners who want a darker wood. Cherry is one of the more expensive woods, so it may not be your first choice when working on your home improvement project.
We also offer a red chestnut or red mahogany stain, which is a great alternative to achieving a warm, cherry-like appearance.
Hemlock
Although hemlock is a softer wood, it's pale reddish-brown tint and straight wood grain make it a popular choice for homeowners. It is highly recommended to paint or stain hemlock doors to protect them from insects and rot, and we recommend using a fine sandpaper grain for any at-home projects.
One of our most popular doors is a Modern Hemlock Glass Door which you can view here.
Hickory
Hickory is one of the hardest woods available for doors and has one of the most distinctive wood grains which are leftover from animal marks and mineral streaks as the tree is growing.
The hickory tree is slow to cultivate and takes longer to dry out than other species, making it a more expensive choice, but the color variation and pinkish-brown toned wood grain make for an eye-catching piece.
Douglas Fir
One of the most popular woods used for residential decking, fencing, and doors in the United States is Douglas fir. Despite being a softwood, its dimensional strength stands up well to wind and earthquakes.
Douglas fir's straight wood grain has a consistent and even texture that is easy to paint or stain, which will ensure your door's beauty and strength for generations.
You can check out our Douglas Fir Wood Door collection here.
Mahogany
Why is mahogany consistently a favorite among home builders? Mahogany wood is known for its rich, warm color, and is one of the hardest and most durable woods available on the market. It won't swell, warp, or shrink as easily as other wood species.
Because of its desirability, mahogany wood was pushed to the verge of extinction by the early 19th Century and can still cost exorbitant amounts to source today.
Oak
Oak is one of the most durable hardwoods with a dramatic wood grain. It stains easily and weathers well against temperature and moisture without warping.
So why doesn't Krosswood Doors use oak? Over time, oak wood can turn darker and appear to be discolored because of its naturally high tannic acid content. Tannic acid can also rust nails and hardware more easily. Because of this, we prefer knotty alder, but many builders produce beautiful, long-lasting results with oak!
Maple
Maple hardwood has a beautiful, naturally dark wood grain that is hard to beat. It is very strong and relatively low-cost for its value. Maple is more frequently used in interiors, as the wood will lighten with exposure to the elements and also has a tendency to shrink over time.
For this reason, we don't recommend using maple wood as an exterior door.
How to maintain your wood door
An adequate overhang and intermittent cleaning and re-staining is critical to the life of a wood door. We talk about maintaining your exterior wood doors here. Follow the manufacturer's instructions in order to prolong the life of your wood doors. To clean your wood exterior door, wash it with a damp sponge to remove surface dirt.
You can also apply lemon oil or orange oil to wood for a natural shine that maintains the wood's moisture. Orange oils are the best choice as they are less abrasive on wood. Choose a lemon oil with minimal silicone and waxes as they tend to build up over time, making it difficult when it comes time to refinish your wood door.
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Sources:
https://www.timberblogger.com/
https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/wood
https://norcrosssupply.com/lumber-supply/
https://www.hunker.com/13403634/how-to-clean-wood-furniture-with-lemon-oil
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