Your home’s interior doors can serve as more than just functional entryways; they can become an integral part of your home’s interior design, adding character, style, and elevated craftsmanship to each room. Let’s look at some key components to consider when selecting the perfect interior door for your space. Style Interior doors can act as artful gateways to showcase your home’s interior aesthetic and design preferences. Traditional door styles, inspired by Shaker or Colonial designs, exude timeless elegance with the simplicity of clean lines and recessed panels. In contrast, Cottage-style do ..read more

With highly functional features and a uniquely charming aesthetic, the Dutch door has seen a resurgence in popularity. But some might be asking, what is a Dutch door? And what makes it a good choice over other door styles? Vintage Millwork & Restoration has the answers. Trending for More Than 300 Years A Dutch door is composed of two half doors that have the ability to open and close independently. Also known as a half door or double-hung door, the Dutch door is split horizontally but can function as a single door when its connecting hardware is locked. Inspired by stable doors, Dutch doo ..read more

One of the most iconic historic locations in Lancaster County, PA, is the Star Barn, originally owned by Colonel John Motter. It was built in 1877 by John Z. Grove and Son as part of Motter’s working horse farm, located in Middletown. For decades, it was a memorable landmark for travelers along Route 283, and in 2000, it was officially registered as a historical site. In 2014, David and Tierney Abel acquired the Star Barn and envisioned restoring the landmark to its original status, sensing it had been “dedicated to God, and He had more enduring purposes for this unique complex.” After a year ..read more

Great brands have great leaders. For more than 20 years, Vintage Millwork & Restoration has been a leading expert door supplier and door manufacturer in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, supplying fine products locally and across the nation. Their skilled craftsmen are known for using old-world craftsmanship, modern technology, and first-class materials to create exceptional doors (and other architectural products) of outstanding quality and design, and the company tailors its custom products to each project’s unique design and style. Simply put, Vintage Millwork & Restoration has the qu ..read more

We love visiting our customers’ sites to discuss and deliver our products, but did you know our custom doors and hardware are also available for shipping? We pride ourselves on making high-quality, expertly designed doors and other millwork products to match your vision and exceed your expectations, so when it comes to shipping our products, we take extra precautions to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Here are nine questions we’re frequently asked about how we ship our doors: 1. After I Order My Door, What Is the Next Step in the Process? Once your custom order is received, we get t ..read more

At Vintage Millwork & Restoration, we love working with builders, architects, and designers to deliver the custom products you need. We’re happy to answer any questions you have before kicking off a project, but here are a few of the ones we hear most often.   1. Does Vintage Millwork & Restoration have a typical style? The majority of our projects fall into a more traditional design. However, we can build anything you design, and we’ll work with you each step of the way until it’s right.   2. Which wood species do you recommend for my project? We highly recommend using sapel ..read more

Your custom wood door is finished and ready to be installed — but what’s next? Often, customers ask us what to expect on installation day, so to help clear things up, we’ve outlined the door installation process below. The Day Before You’ll want to prep the job site the day before to make it an ideal workspace for your door installers. There are three main things we ask customers to do: Move furniture and other items (e.g., rugs, doormats, plants, etc.) out of the way. Find a temporary place for pets to stay so they don’t interfere with the installation process. Check the weather report — par ..read more

Nothing creates a first impression and sets the tone for your home or business quite like a custom wood door. While this part of a structure may seem like a small detail or an afterthought, the process of building a custom door is actually quite complex and labor intensive. But here at Vintage Millwork & Restoration, we’ve made it easy for our customers to get the beautiful, long-lasting custom doors they desire. Here are the 10 steps we follow when building a custom wood exterior door. 1. Info Gathering & Style Selection First, we sit down with you to understand the type of door you’r ..read more

When it comes to home-related issues, few things are more frustrating than dealing with a warped front door. A warped door can cause a slew of problems, as it allows both air and pests to get into your home.  What Causes Doors to Warp? To prevent door warping, it is helpful to understand what causes it. Door warping is most often caused by: Excessive Heat: Too much heat can create a moisture imbalance between the exterior and interior of your home, causing wood doors to expand. Changes in Moisture: Excessive humidity makes wood swell. As the wood dries, it shrinks, which can cause chang ..read more

Wood doors add lasting style and beauty to our homes and businesses, but they do require occasional maintenance to ensure their longevity and appearance. To keep your investment looking and functioning as it should, follow the cleaning and maintenance tips below. Exterior Door Care Both residential and commercial exterior doors take a lot of wear through the years due to weather and touch. They are constantly being exposed to dirt, heat, wind, and rain, as well as the touch of people and pets. Due to this constant wear, exterior doors should be cleaned periodically to ensure they last for yea ..read more