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These days, I spend almost all of my time designing and installing complete entry door systems. That’s a big change from where I started back in 2009, when my business revolved almost entirely around custom door inserts. Every now and then, though, a project comes along that’s simply too interesting to pass up. This was […]

One of my favorite parts of designing custom doors is that it’s never a one-person process. Every project starts with a conversation. I always try to understand how my clients use their space, what style feels right for their home, and what details are important to them. My job is to guide the technical side

When browsing through our finished projects, you’ll probably notice quite a few oversized entry systems. Large single doors, double doors, oversized sidelights, and towering transoms tend to grab attention. But that doesn’t mean smaller doors can’t make an impact. In fact, some of the most interesting projects are standard-sized single doors where the design relies

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a proper Craftsman-style door, which is funny because it’s actually one of the best styles for many homes in Toronto. If you want to update the look of your house with something cleaner and more refined—but don’t want to go fully modern—a Craftsman door is often the perfect

Time for another finished project — this one featuring two doors we installed on the same day for a home in Markham. The front of the house received a beautiful 8-foot-tall woodgrain fiberglass single door with a sidelight, while the back of the house got a clean, simple white sliding patio door. Two very different

The full plank-style fiberglass door has always sat somewhere between traditional and contemporary design for me. On one hand, the strong vertical flow of the plank pattern works beautifully with pull bar hardware, which is usually associated with modern-style doors. On the other hand, the simplicity of the design feels rooted in classic wood door

If you saw my stories, you probably noticed a T-bar lever set that we currently use as an addition to a cylinder-operated multipoint lock, which is a very common setup with modern pull bar doors. This post is about the original solution to one very real issue with pull bar hardware: accidentally locking yourself out.

Well, here’s a pretty big one: an 8-foot steel double door with a transom above it. At first glance, it doesn’t look overly complicated. Painted finish, clear glass, and a multipoint lock system to help keep the doors sealed properly and prevent long-term warping. Clean, practical, and straightforward. Except renovation projects are almost never as

At this point, we’ve done quite a few modern engraved fiberglass doors with pull bar hardware. It’s been one of the biggest trends over the past five years, and for good reason—clean lines, minimal detailing, and bold hardware make for a strong, contemporary look. But every once in a while, a project comes along that

Adding curvature to a door system changes everything. What might seem like a simple design choice—rounding the top or introducing an arch—actually adds a completely different level of complexity, both in production and installation. And if you really want to take it up a notch, wrap that entire system in glass. That’s exactly what we