Dutch Door Into Kitchen

Since standard interior doors come with three hinges only one additional hinge needs to be added.

Dutch door into kitchen.

Dutch doors require four hinges to ensure proper safe function. The dutch modern door is also unique in that it features two solid door panels with a monogrammed upper door making it the perfect front door for proudly welcoming guests into your home. Dutch doors are among our favorite features in old homes also known as split double hung or half doors or in dutch boerendeur meaning farm door the interesting entrances date back to the 17th century divided horizontally so that the top and bottom portion of the portal can be opened independently dutch doors allow for open airflow while still providing a barrier. Bright pops of color classic design and a welcoming demeanor makes us want to saw all of our non dutch doors right in half caution.

Two to support the top panel and two to support the bottom panel. 9 lite unfinished wood prehung right hand inswing dutch back door with auralast jamb and brickmold. Once the original door is removed place the new hinge up against door frame roughly 30 above the floor. Installing a dutch door as your back door will not only bring light and air into your kitchen it will encourage neighbors and friends to walk right in like family.

View in gallery if your mudroom is the home of the back door don t hesitate to opt for a dutch door. Not the best idea.