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Interior doors - Shaker or 6 panel?

last year

I need to replace all the interior doors in the house I just bought, and am wondering whether Shaker is considered a more modern look than 6 panel. I like both, so may as well go with whatever is considered more current. Any advice?

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BeverlyFLADeziner

last year

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Replacing doors is an expensive project. Why do you think your doors need to be replaced?

You have an eclectic style that leans traditional.

NO SHAKER DOORS with that house.

So the house is a mix of a couple of styles but primarily Country French and Federalist/Georgian.

Shaker would be used of this was leaning toward an Amish Farmhouse. Your home is more formal than that. Here are doors you can consider for the house. 6 Panel would only be used if the house were Colonial which it isn't

2 Panel Raised

1 panel

If you're going to do Country French you might want this.

This arched 2 panel if you want to do French but not so much country.

If you plan on spending $$$ for solid core doors you might want to consider something like these below.

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Amy A
last year
Definitely shaker! More modern!
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arcy_gw
last year
A few years ago now my MIL built a custom home. She put raised 6 panel SOLID doors in all the rooms. I was really surprised at how 'closed' in the halls felt. 6 panel doors add a lot of visual weight. I would agree simpler, shaker style is more modern less formal and fussy.
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paltmaie
Original Author
last year
Thank you both! That's very helpful!
kandrewspa
last year
But I think it also depends on the style of the house and how you have decorated it. If you post some pictures of your exterior and some interior rooms you might get better advice.
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paltmaie
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last year
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I haven't moved in yet - the sellers only vacate on May 31! We just signed up a contractor, and as soon as I get to VA from CA I need to start purchasing all the materials, so I'm in the process of firming up exactly what will be needed.

Here's an exterior photo. We purchased before the house was listed, so the sellers never bothered with interior photos.
kandrewspa
last year
And what is your decorating style?
paltmaie
Original Author
last year
Transitional. This is my LR that will move over
paltmaie
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last year
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My LR in CA, that is
paltmaie
Original Author
last year
Thanks for the great options! I haven't seen some of them before. I'll go back and rethink
paltmaie
Original Author
last year
@BeverlyFLADeziner The doors and trim are in poor condition. They haven't been well cared for, and are very beat up. Of course, the home price reflected the condition when I bought it, but there's a lot that needs doing to bring it up to proper condition.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
I adjusted your drapes, and the position of the painting, added a tree & replaced the rug.
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RedRyder
last year
The arched “French” style would look beautiful. It will be fun to see the inside when you finally get to your new home. From the outside, it has a French Country feel. Congratulations on your new home!
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paltmaie
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last year
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Wow Beverly what interesting ideas! I shall keep that in mind when I arrange my stuff in VA.
paltmaie
Original Author
last year
Thanks, Red! The sellers had a 3 month rent back that ends next week and it feels like it's been forever since I last saw the house!
RedRyder
last year
I understand! I gave our sellers 90 days because we bought their horse farm and they had to re-home 35 horses! I was so impatient to get into “my” new house. I’m with you….. 😩

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