Early Fanlight and Surround – Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
Old doors have been given a bad rap (excuse the pun) for a long time! The removal of old doors (not unlike wood windows) can significantly reduce or destroy the character and authenticity of a traditional home. The door is the first thing that greets the owner and visitors alike. The warmth and character of an old wood door – specifically one which denotes the very design style it was intended for – should be kept and restored at all costs. Its removal and replacement with a modern insulated doors with its flat, uninspired panels which scream “fake”, is a abomination to your traditional house. We hope the following grouping of amazing doors and surrounds will help inspire you to restore your own original doors or bring back original details. Enjoy…
The Bailey House Bed & Breakfast – located in Annapolis Royal, Nova ScotiaThe Bailey House Bed & Breakfast – located in Annapolis Royal, Nova ScotiaAmazing Italianate details – Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.A pure vernacular Georgian form – Port Royal, Nova Scotia.A pure vernacular Georgian form – Port Royal, Nova Scotia.Stunning Entry feature on this Georgian home located in Shelburne, Nova ScotiaA very bright and welcoming entry feature – Shelburne, Nova ScotiaA close-up detail of a very bright and welcoming entry feature – Shelburne, Nova ScotiaAmazing Queen Anne Revival door – Shelburne, Nova ScotiaClassical portico frames a lovely Georgian door replete with sidelights and fanlight – Shelburne, Nova ScotiaPure whimsey provides amazing curb appeal – Shelburne County, Nova ScotiaAmazing entry – Port Medway, Nova ScotiaStunning classical entry feature – Port Medway, Nova ScotiaStunning classical entry feature – Port Medway, Nova ScotiaPlain and Simple – West Pubnico, Nova ScotiaLovely entry on the amazing vernacular “Lunenburg Bump” – Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaTall and Bold! – Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaItalianate entry – on an amazing vernacular “Lunenburg Bump” – Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaBeautiful Craftsman style entry feature – Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.Stunning Neo-Classical entry – Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaEarly simplicity at its best – Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaAnother classical beauty – Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaNatural wall shingles offsets this beautiful classical entry – Liverpool, Nova ScotiaWords just can’t describe this classical beauty – Liverpool, Nova ScotiaAmazing Italianate entry feature – Mahone Bay, Nova ScotiaBrilliant Italianate entry feature – Mahone Bay, Nova ScotiaPlain and simply beautiful – Mahone Bay, Nova ScotiaSoft and pretty – Mahone Bay, Nova ScotiaBeautiful details – Lunenburg County, Nova ScotiaClassical elegance – Wolfville, Nova ScotiaHandsome portico framing an elegant Neo-Classical entry – Wolfville, Nova ScotiaItalianate elegance – Yarmouth, Nova ScotiaBrilliant fretwork – Yarmouth, Nova ScotiaItalianate perfection!!! – Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Thank you Charmaine, we tour so much – sometimes we forget exactly which town or city we are in when we take the pictures! Which one of the doors is yours :)?
How beautiful and interesting are the doors that lead us into the heritage homes-they all have colors and character of their own while each one welcomes us inside, We can only imagine the families who led their daily lives inside the walls! I love Nova Scotia history and also live in an old home!
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Love the colors. Beautiful doors.
Thank you Charmaine, we tour so much – sometimes we forget exactly which town or city we are in when we take the pictures! Which one of the doors is yours :)?
Beautiful doors,all very welcoming. Nova Scotia has the most vintage appeal. Love my Nova Scotia heritage! Keep posting!
How beautiful and interesting are the doors that lead us into the heritage homes-they all have colors and character of their own while each one welcomes us inside, We can only imagine the families who led their daily lives inside the walls! I love Nova Scotia history and also live in an old home!