Doors

Dreaming of a farm door for your home? Or is a steel door more your style? Hometalk can help you decide what is right for your home's needs. Join the conversation happening now on our popular discussion boards or look through a slideshow for inspiration. We have gathered all of the best, top, and newest door projects here for your enjoyment.

16 Ways to Seriously Upgrade Your Old Doors This Season

Deciding on Doors

Add character with a trim: Give a home a colonial, craftsmen, or traditional look depending on the type of door trim installed around the doors.
Choose the color of the front door: With the front door being the first thing a visitor sees, choose a bold color to make a statement or something neutral to blend in.
Determine the hardware: How a door will be used determines what hardware is needed. For example, a front door requires something that locks while the kitchen doesn’t.
A non-traditional door: Consider adding a barn door as a functional option that also adds character and personality to your home.
Solutions for small spaces: A pocket door can save space in a home by sliding into the wall instead of obstructing the room on either side.

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Top DIY Door Projects

Prepare to be impressed by the top DIY door projects on Hometalk.

Fall Front Porch & Copper Door

I wanted to redo my front porch for fall for less than $20, so I put the family to work Saturday. Here's what we've done so far...

Heather Brown

French Door Project

We purchased our home three years ago (times flies when your DIYing every few months), and the sliding back door was so difficult to open that I threw my back out more than once when opening it. A few month ago the handle finally broke off and it was not replaceable (yippee)! So finally we decided to replace it. It was more expensive & more work than we bargained for. Thankfully our finish carpenter friend Craig was on hand to take charge of the project and install it with the help of my husband. I never knew how much work was involved in building a crown like Craig built for me. He designed it to match my open shelf pantry he built & installed for me last year for our anniversary. We ordered the doors custom from Home Depot and had the built in blinds in the glass, as well as an out swinging door to save room. The pins are a special type of locking pin so when the door is closed they cannot be removed. So no security worries there! We used Benjamin Moore satin "black" on Interior and Exterior. We purchased the lock online, it's a schlage brookshire satin nickel. We are down to three more home improvement projects and then I hope to be done for a few years at least. It has been three years of projects and my husband & I need some much deserved down time. So without further ado here is our french door project.See is on my blog:https://brocanteelegance.blogspot.com/2016/08/french-door-project.html?m=1

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Ugly Slab Door Transformed With a Mid Century Modern Feel

I have 4 doors that are ugly brown slab doors that I've been wanting to paint for some time. I recently went to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore to browse and came across 4 used wooden window mullions. That is when inspiration struck. I scored 4 mullions for $10 I have 4 of the slab doors that need an uplift.

Marsharie M

Removable Door Paneling

I don’t know about you but I love turning things that look on the boring side to high-end. For this project, I was able to do just that with a bedroom door, a little effort and a small budget. What’s even better with this project is that it didn’t involve nails or screws!

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

$3 Front Door Update

We have a very old front door that needs to be replaced. But like many home owners, the desire to make upgrades and our budget doesn't always align. I also very much disliked that anyone at my door could easily peer inside.

RebD

HOW to Add a Window Into a Door and WHY You Should Do It!

It's a dreary walk up the narrow stairs staring at a plain metal door.I brushed a copper red tone over the manufacturer's standard white. That was better. I added intriguing art from my studio on the walls. But a stairwell is NOT a lingering space. Something still was missing.I wanted to see light at the end of the tunnel.I had seen expensive gorgeous doors with frosted or stained glass insets. I wanted one, but they seemed "too much" in several ways. Our home is a personal one, highly creative, country understated. I would need to wait until I found the answer.Years later I was at an antique shop, admiring stained-glass panels that had been ripped out of old buildings.The shopkeeper commented about how they could be used."They look so lovely propped against a window!" she suggested."Or inset into a door," I said. I was holding an authentic leaded glass piece, 14" square. Wheels spinning, happily I turned it to its side, like a diamond.I bought it for a bargain price.And took it home.Here's what we did after that:

Adele Kurtz

Pretty Sliding Barn Door. It Slides Behind a Dresser.

Okay. you may be tired of seeing my sliding door projects, but this one is the last. My master bath is really small and the door opens into the room making it even tighter. I thought I didnt have the space for a barn door because I have a small dresser just to the right of the bathroom door. I need this small dresser there because bathroom is so small so it holds my bath towels, linens and toiletries.The solution is to have door slide behind the dresser

Debbie

Garage Door Makeover

I had never had a garage before moving into this little cottage of ours four years ago. Even still, we don’t use it for parking as we have too many tools and outdoor-type things that need storage. Our garage door can be locked but it’s all manual and has never really had much curb appeal other than the fact that it matches our house. I’ve seen tons of people doing garage door makeovers and I had to try my hand at it! It turned out to be painless and very economical. We want to help you DIY, so some of the materials in this post are linked to sellers. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

We Built Double Sliding "Barn-Style" Doors for Bathroom!

We renovated our master bathroom in 2015 - on television on the DIY Network show Renovation Realities. But ever since that redo, I wanted to get rid of the standard door that takes up so much room inside the bathroom.

Cindy Hagemann

Faux Wood Painting on Hollow Core Doors

I recently bought new pantry doors, and rather than leaving them white like the rest of the doors in our house, I decided to give them a little more character.

Amanda

Fall Front Porch & Copper Door

I wanted to redo my front porch for fall for less than $20, so I put the family to work Saturday. Here's what we've done so far...

Heather Brown

French Door Project

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Ugly Slab Door Transformed With a Mid Century Modern Feel

Marsharie M

Removable Door Paneling

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

$3 Front Door Update

RebD

HOW to Add a Window Into a Door and WHY You Should Do It!

Adele Kurtz

Pretty Sliding Barn Door. It Slides Behind a Dresser.

Debbie

Garage Door Makeover

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

We Built Double Sliding "Barn-Style" Doors for Bathroom!

Cindy Hagemann

Faux Wood Painting on Hollow Core Doors

I recently bought new pantry doors, and rather than leaving them white like the rest of the doors in our house, I decided to give them a little more character.

Amanda

DIY Door Videos

We've got DIY door video tutorials that have step-by-step instructions to guide you.

Door Transformation

I (my wife) decided to re decorate our door and give it some more Provence touch.We added 3 squares made of molding and painted it with a matte finish dark blue color. The result really transforms the entire entryway.

Gilad

Constructing Barn Door Cabinet Doors

I have built in bookcases beside my fireplace and wanted to add doors to the bottom section. Using barn door hardware (that I made myself), I knew this would be a easy DIY. You could also do this project to a free standing bookcase.

Alicia W

DIY Dutch Door

In this tutorial and video I demonstrate how I cut my old wood door into a dutch door.

Mimzy lombardo

$25 DIY Barn Door Upgrade for Existing Door

Buying an older home means getting creative with upcycling things. This project was so much fun! We took an old door (not so pretty) and transformed it into a beautiful door that's a showcase for our living area.

Remodelaholic

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Door Projects

Come visit our best DIY door projects and find the inspiration you need.

New Jobs for a Pair of French Doors

We needed a screen door for the studio (garage)........

Dorothea

Covering Mirrored Closet Doors

Mirrored closet doors can date a room. Here's how to cover them, without permanently damaging or changing anything.

Joy Peters Kurtz

Adding Moulding To Closet Doors

If you have a home with boring, brown bi-fold doors....I’ve got a way to make them boring no more!

Alicia W

Sliding Faux Barn Door

Coming soon on Hometalk: Want to take your skills to the next level? Starting next month, I'll be offering one-on-one guidance for your project so you can become the expert! Learn more.Here's another project that I'm so overly excited to share with y'all! I've been wanting a sliding barn door for forever, but Rob and I weren't exactly sure how we could incorporate one in our house since it's so small. We finally figured out the perfect spot for it and as a team, we got it done! We want to help you DIY, so some of the materials in this post are linked to sellers. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

Whoah! Now That's a Door!!

Clearly the picture below does not deserve the above title. I just wanted you to see how bad and boring the original was zzzzz😴

Kathrine Connery

DIY Vintage Doors Into Sliding Closet Doors in Guest Room!

I was challenged by the need to create a comfortable guest room in a 10 x 9 space. I really wanted space to walk around the bed (and for side tables too). Once I planned out the room I realized the existing closets doors were going to be tight and open right into the side of the bed. Easy answer... Barn door right?? But I was going for a vibe that was more boho chic than Farmhouse. So this is what we did instead.

Libbie B

New Jobs for a Pair of French Doors

We needed a screen door for the studio (garage)........

Dorothea

Covering Mirrored Closet Doors

Mirrored closet doors can date a room. Here's how to cover them, without permanently damaging or changing anything.

Joy Peters Kurtz

Adding Moulding To Closet Doors

If you have a home with boring, brown bi-fold doors....I’ve got a way to make them boring no more!

Alicia W

Sliding Faux Barn Door

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team

Whoah! Now That's a Door!!

Clearly the picture below does not deserve the above title. I just wanted you to see how bad and boring the original was zzzzz😴

Kathrine Connery

DIY Vintage Doors Into Sliding Closet Doors in Guest Room!

Libbie B

Popular Door Discussions

Check out our popular discussions on how to create your own doors without the pros.

The post on refinishing old door hardware into oiled black hardware?

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How or can I paint over mirrored closet doors?

/> Car33466483

I'd like to paint the mirrored doors in my front room. I hate them. I'm always cleaning them. They are the cheap ones so they don't clean well. Can I use chalk paint or do I need something a bit more labor intensive. Thanks

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How can I install interior barn doors where I had bifold doors?

/> Vivien Feinstein

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How to stain hollow door?

/> Joy Guidry Kreller

I have a slidding double closet door from the 50's that I would like to stain. Since its not solid wood was wondering if if I still need to sand it and if the stain would absorb too much.

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New Door Projects

Here is our collection of new DIY door projects. Learn something new.

A DIY Turquoise Front Door

Remember back in this post when I lamented over our front door color? I wasn't sure what to choose that was going to go with our red brick exterior and brown screen door. Well, ever since I painted our screen door black, my color options for our front door were wide open. I could go with any of my original contenders (yellow, red, or navy), or could stay true to my aqua-loving self. The result? A turquoise front door!

The Sweetest Digs

A Traditional Front Entrance

One of the most important things I have learned about decorating is to give validation or importance to the things you can't change! My forty-something year old bi-level with a Federal, Georgian facade was built in the middle of five acres of woodland, Carolinian forest, surrounded by two hundred acres of Niagara Escarpment. Not the ideal style home for this location! A lovely stone cottage with a wrap around porch would be what I would have built here!

Nella Miller Design

Cape Cod Cutie – Door Makeover

So I am going to take a break from sharing updates about my new home to share and update I did for my G-ma.My grandma’s door was in dire need of a face lift. It hadn’t been painted in some time so I thought it was a little over due. Why not spruce it up with a bit of Cape Cod Mint. This new Curb Appeal paint from DecoArt was an absolute pleasure to work with. One coat and it’s done.

Holly Grace

Quick and Easy Front Door Makeover

This is truly a quick and easy makeover that doesn't take much time and can make a big impact on the curb appeal of your house.

Jenni Ingram

Barn Door using a closet track

While completing my recently renovated basement I knew a barn door was going in there somewhere. Without using the expensive hardware I was able to create my own barn door.. http://www.no29design.com/2012/05/barn-door-is-officially-done.html

No. 29 Design

Our Gleaming Front Door...Before and After.

I always told myself two things I would do when I bought our first house was paint a mural on a wall and paint our front door a bright bold color, and well...I did both. Now that the warmer months are here I decided to get to it and paint our front door. I had a few colors I wanted but after looking at hundreds of paint chips I just went with a pretty yellow. It came out pretty bright but I'm loving it the more I pull up to my front yard. It adds just a touch of spunk to this otherwise boring color scheme going on with our home. Plus it brings out all the colors in the flowers, plants, and beautiful bushes we have.