Our Dutch Doors - Achieve Colonial Beauty in a Modern Home with PINKYS

What is a door?

We know, it seems like the most basic question in the world. But still, an exterior door is a barrier. It's protection for your home and it's what you rely upon to keep your family inside and any bad elements out.

That's the boring description of a door.

The reality is that your exterior door is so much more than that. It's you - your style, your passion, and your taste - distilled into the very first thing that somebody sees when they approach your entryway. Your door is a statement - one that you can't afford to get wrong if you want the outside of your home to reflect the choices you make from room to room.

So, your front door needs to be special.

That's where Dutch doors come into play - the perfect blend of rustic and revolutionary from a design standpoint. At PINKYS, you get a door that's so much more than a block of material covering an opening. You get the statement you've always wanted to make with your home.

What Are Dutch Doors?

The idea behind Dutch doors isn't brand-new. The concept is as old as America itself, as this special type of door dates back to the colonial era.

Colonial New England, to be exact, which was the place where this special type of door was needed to get past some practical problems the people of that era faced. Homeowners of that time needed a door that would not only serve the practical aspects of being a barrier - offering protection from the elements and other people - but could also help them with the ventilation of their homes.

The Dutch door was the answer.

But why?

It all comes down to the clever design of these doors, as they are essentially sliced in half horizontally through the middle. That single design choice allows you to open one half of a Dutch door while keeping the other half closed. For instance, a colonial-era homeowner could pop open the top half of their door, allowing a cool breeze to circulate, while keeping the bottom half closed to ensure no pets or little rugrats could get out.

Simple. Elegant. And a frankly stylish way to spruce up a home's exterior.

Colonial New England, to be exact, was the place where this special type of door was needed to get past some practical problems the people of that era faced. Homeowners of that time needed a door that would not only serve the practical aspects of being a barrier - offering protection from the elements and other people - but could also help them with the ventilation of their homes.

The Dutch door was the answer.

But why?

It all comes down to the clever design of these doors, as they are essentially sliced in half horizontally through the middle. That single design choice allows you to open one half of a Dutch door while keeping the other half closed. For instance, a colonial-era homeowner could pop open the top half of their door, allowing a cool breeze to circulate, while keeping the bottom half closed to ensure no pets or little rugrats could get out.

So, the Dutch door was born from a need for practicality. A ventilator of the highest order - at least, at the time - and a door that can still act that way today. But that description just brings us to another question...

Why Choose Exterior Dutch Doors for a Modern Home?

"Hold on a second," you may think to yourself. "My home is far from what you might call 'colonial,' and I don't have a ship that would make this type of door a necessity. So, why should I bother with Dutch doors at all?"

That's a great question.

Here are some great answers.

Give Your Modern Building a Rustic Touch

Just because you don't have a home that harkens back to the colonial era of old, that doesn't mean that a little bit of traditional style can't go a long way. The key is to find a balance. A solid wood Dutch door is always going to look strange against a home that offers a backdrop of glass, geometric shapes, and clear neutral colors.

But you don't need to buy a wooden door.

With PINKYS, you get a Dutch door that still delivers the rustic feeling and aesthetic that you'd expect from these types of doors, but you meld it with a modern design philosophy. Sleek black lines - made using iron - and large panes of glass are typical of our Dutch doors, creating a contemporary twist on the traditional that looks perfect for the modern home.

Light Up the Interior with a Dutch Door

Light. Everybody wants it to stream through their home, with a door acting as a clear but secure barrier that lets in the sun's rays. At least, that's how it normally works - outside of the occasional little window built into a door, it’s usually just a solid block that keeps light out. That could be a problem if your exterior door leads into a small entry room because it means you'll always struggle to get light pouring into your home.

Not so with a PINKYS Dutch door.

At any point, you can open the top half of your doors to allow the sun’s rays to spread around the room. And there's more - the glass-heavy design of a PINKYS door means you don't even need to open the top part. You still get light streaming through the glass into your home's interior, which is perfect for those days when the sun is shining but rain or wind makes keeping a door open undesirable.

Protection for Your Pets and Kids

We've talked a lot about the top end of the Dutch door opening up your space, but what about the bottom?

You don't need it to serve the practical purpose of keeping water out of your home.

But how about we turn our attention to the interior - specifically the pets and children you may have running around your home? You'd never leave a normal door open when you have either running around. That's a recipe for disaster as it only takes a second for a pet or child to escape your attention and end up outside.

The solution is the bottom part of a Dutch door. You can keep that closed - ensuring your little ones stay safely in your home's interior - while opening the top part to talk to people or simply get air circulating throughout the home.

Use the Special Latch to Transform From Dutch to Standard

There's one aspect of Dutch doors that can make people feel a little wary:

They don't want to have to open two separate parts of a door just to get in or out of their home.

And that makes sense because sometimes you just want a door to be...well...a door. For as much as you might love the style and convenience a Dutch door delivers, and how it might complement your home's interior, there's a practical issue to consider.

Or at least there would be if this type of door didn't come with a latch or bolt. You can slide that into place - connecting the upper and lower parts of the door in the process - to go from Dutch to a standard door and back again in an instant.

So, you don’t need to open two separate doors to get in and out of your home. Going Dutch doesn't mean you're doubling up every single time.

Keep Air Flowing Through a Room

Let's go back to the original reason Dutch doors became so popular:

They're great for ventilation.

Of course, a modern home has plenty of options for ventilation - particularly windows - but there are instances when you might need to keep a door open. Particularly humid days could lead to you needing a cool breeze to circulate, or you may simply want to ventilate up an out-of-the-way interior space by allowing some freshness to pour in.

Either way, a Dutch door does the trick.

Just release the latch, push the top part open, and voila - you have instant ventilation to keep a room cool without having to worry about leaving a door entirely open.

Singular Style - Nothing Else Looks Like Dutch Doors

While some people latch onto the functionality of a Dutch door without thinking about much else, there's also the aesthetic aspect to consider.

No other type of door matches the Dutch door's style.

These are doors that add something unique - that little special thing - to your home that separates it from the rest of the pack. If you don't believe us, just scan your neighborhood for a moment. No matter where you live, the odds are that you'll see traditional doors abound. With a Dutch door, you create something different. And that leads directly to our final reason for getting these types of doors...

Enhance Curb Appeal with Your Door

Three-quarters of homeowners - 75% - say that having an impeccable home exterior is "important to them."

Why?

Part of it comes down to wanting to create a home that makes them feel proud. That makes sense - nobody wants to come back home after a hard day's work to see a shabby house with a door that looks like it's barely clinging to its hinges.

But curb appeal also plays a key role when it comes time to sell. If your home doesn't look the part from the outside, you create a terrible first impression on a buyer that could lead to them walking away from the deal.

So, this benefit is a two-parter - a Dutch door not only makes you feel proud of your own home, but it'll be a real asset if and when the time comes for you to sell.

The Material Conflict - Solid Wood or Iron and Glass for Your Dutch Doors?

We're almost ready to showcase a few of our doors, but there's a key issue we want to get out of the way first:

Materials.

You know by now that Dutch doors can bring a certain level of rustic charm to your home, which might make you immediately assume that solid wood is the best material for them. That's not the case, at least not every time.

A wooden Dutch door will look good as long as it's set against a suitable rustic environment, such as a farmyard, for instance, or a home that makes heavy use of wood already. But that material falls short when you try to use it for a home that's modernistic in every other aspect of its design. The solid wood clashes, looking completely out of place when set against the sleek lines and minimalistic nature of the contemporary home.

Countering that clash is what PINKYS does best.

Our Dutch doors combine iron and glass - with the iron used to create bold geometric shapes and sleek lines - so this centuries-old door design doesn't look out of place. Ultimately, material choices are about what you already have - choose the one that best suits your style.

Choosing Your Dutch Door - A Small Sample of the PINKYS Range

You're getting to the point where you feel ready to make a choice: Which Dutch doors should you go with for your home?

PINKYS has a door for every aesthetic, with the following three all fitting the bill for different people.

Air 5 Dutch with Side Windows - Create a Grand Opening

Grandiosity, thy name is the Air 5 Dutch Door with Side Windows.

This is the door of choice for those who have large entryways for which a standard door simply won't do the trick.

Here, you get a pair of side windows - one for each side of your door - that allow even more light into your space while serving as a border for the doors. The perfect choice for those who can't rely on single doors for their entryways.

Air Lite Dutch - An Arched Top Half and Beautiful Glass Panes

What do PINKYS Dutch doors look like when you keep the iron content to a minimum while making glass the star of the show?

The Air Dutch Lite is your answer - a beautiful arched exterior door that is designed to allow the sun's rays to stream through. Perfect for a home that has a glass-heavy aesthetic.

Air Getty Dutch - The Middle Ground Of Modern and Traditional

Perhaps you think that using so much glass causes your doors to lose a little of their charm.

That's okay - going glass-heavy isn't for everybody. And if you slot into that category, the Air Getty Dutch is made for you. A large pane of glass up top with a more traditional solid iron door at the bottom. It's the best of both worlds, blending classic charm with contemporary design.

Get Your Exterior Dutch Doors From PINKYS - Why Choose Us?

The final question, and we have the answers.

The Generational Difference Maker

PINKYS is a full-on family affair, and ironworking is in our blood. Our father - and PINKYS patriarch - Vic Der-Sarkissian taught us the craft and we've built from those lessons to create some special doors.

Dutch Doors Made to Your Needs

Customization is key to getting the right door for your home, and PINKYS delivers. Whether it's size, outswing, or color, we adapt your door to suit your needs.

Both Exterior and Interior Doors Provided

We're not just exterior doormakers - we have your home's interior covered, too. Why not check out our entire range of doors to see how we can help you match your Dutch door with what you have going on inside your house?

Peerless and Personal Customer Service

Without you, there is no us. We know that better than anybody, which is why we offer peerless customer service to our customers. It's simple really - if you have a question, we're always available to answer it.

Check Out Our Showroom

Our online listings give you a taste of our Dutch doors, but that's not always enough. So, come visit us in person. Schedule a visit to our showroom and meet the PINKYS personnel - and the doors we create – and let us help you to go Dutch.