Recently, Door Store and Windows sales consultant, Dena Shoemaker took her husband, Mike and visiting out-of-town friends, Dan and Lori to Science Hill Inn in Shelbyville, KY. Although Science Hill has been around more than 30 years, it was the Shoemakers’ first visit. Dena’s inspiration to visit Science Hill came after a chance meeting with Ellen McCarty about a new Door Store and Windows entry door. Ellen happens to be Science Hill’s Chef De Cuisine, and according to Dena, quite good at what she does!

When Dena found out Ellen’s calling, she immediately decided to visit Ellen’s restaurant – a family business like the Door Store and Windows. According to Dena, “The food was delicious, the atmosphere relaxing. We all had a lovely afternoon.” Dena ordered the shrimp and grits and loved it. She tasted some of Mike’s fried chicken which she also highly recommended.

It’s worth the trip, folks! Check out their website for pictures of the traditional entrees as well as a map to this historic site. It’s really a quick trip from Louisville, but we recommend you make reservations. It’s a popular destination. And we love supporting our wonderful customers in any way we can.

Saw this terrific article on Houzz.com about painting your front door black – complete with color swatches.  Look through this slideshow of pictures and suggested color palettes.  Like!

LINK TO THIS HOUZZ GALLERY: https://www.houzz.com/photo/49463-presidio-heights-residence-traditional-exterior-san-francisco

AND THIS HOUZZ ARTICLE: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4068875/list/Front-and-Center-Color–When-to-Paint-Your-Door-Black

We just love beautiful doors and windows. So on a very regular basis, we’re going to post idea pictures on this blog and Facebook.  Stay tuned. We’ll have the door for you.

This door is very old and located in the deep South. It’s a wood six-panel door painted medium gray. The sidelites and elliptical transom contain clear glass which was most likely glazed and built on the spot. All the different decorative features make this ‘door’scape gorgeous: the light gray exterior walls; the medium gray door framed by white jambs; substantial light fixtures with patterns mimicking the door panels and the curves in the transom; and the potted greenery.  Notice the size and height of the greenery (good scale) and its color just pops against the light gray wall. Perfect complement!

Check out the door stop on the threshold.  Is that a Scottish terrier?

Want to make a great impression when first-time visitors enter your home?

We love these design ideas by “Good Life of Design” blogger Kathysue. She attacks the problem from several directions: the door, color – paint or wallpaper, interesting furniture, unusual/attractive decorative items or art.  Her ideas are really good, and she has included lovely pictures.

So turn a critical and neutral eye toward your entry way.  And see if Kathysue’s ideas pull out the designer in you!

Click here to read Kathysue’s blog.

Whether you have a simple screened-in porch or just an out-dated one, let us help you make it better – improving the room’s usefulness and the value of your home. A slew of window and door products are available to make your room special. You can pick from ‘state-of-the-art’ casements and gliding windows or traditional double hungs, patio doors and sliders. We will help you design your room and our experienced carpenters at The Door Store & Windows will install your choice.

Look below for another successful porch enclosure idea.