Hello AT,
I recently bought an apartment on the top-floor of a 106 year-old brownstone. The space is wonderful, but some of the finishes are not.
The worst are the interior doors -- which are those horribly flimsy hollow-core doors stamped with an unappealing six panel design.
Any ideas for where I might find more interesting doors?
A different panel design would be nice -- something that would blend well in the turn-of-the-century building but also fit with the somewhat more modern, open layout the the apartment was converted to a decade ago. Even nicer would be to get something with more heft. These stamped hollow-core doors seem to be the curse of nearly every apartment here in Chicago.
Thanks,
Adam
ps: If you've got any ideas for replacing the chincey $6 gold door knobs on the existing doors as well, I'd appreciate any advice you have.
We know your pain. Though we haven't bought doors in years, you know that you will get what you pay for and for more money, you can simply buy new doors from your local lumber store, at a place like Home Depot or online at wholesaledoorsource.com. Just take a look.
You can also look for salvage or vintage doors, but we need the help of some Chicago readers for help here. If you were in New York, we would send you to Build it Green! NYC, which has a ton of salvage. Chicago readers, speak up! MGR
ps. as for the knobs - check out Liz's Antique Hardware!
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Don't forget about Demolition Depot on 125th! They have an entire floor of salvaged doors (not to mention knobs and handles and toilets and sinks, etc.).
Try trustile.com, they have a huge selection to fit different architectural styles. Also the MDF doors are great for sound deadening.
This is for better interior doors in Chicago. Those crappy white doors are a curse here even in multi-million dollar homes!
The place to go in Chicago is Salvage One, I think it's on Hubbard. Good luck!!
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I would also try modernus (http://www.modernus.com).
Modernus sells sliding and interior doors. Their doors are simply stunning, and their prices are reasonable (for the quality).