The Husband’s DIY Arched Tudor Door is DONE!!!
The moment the relator unlocked the front door on Stone House Lane I said: This door would need to be replaced.
Fast forward a little over a year with a dozen big projects behind us and we finally got to the door! We replaced not only the door but the door frame, both were made by The (talented) Husband!
***UPDATE: we added rustic Clavos (Poste HERE) to give the door a bit more character***
Here’s the door before. I think it was metal or something, it had dents in it and it wouldn’t shut quite right. When choosing a door we decided to go with an arched Tudor style. (Here is the door BEFORE we added the rustic clavos)
It was an easy choice because the house already has a few elements of a traditional Brick Tudor…
Once we knew what we wanted, The Husband researched and picked out a door he liked online. Then he researched some more and decided to use Walnut. He carefully picked out the wood then..well, he just slowly built the thing! Amazing!
After nearly four months of working on the door, last Saturday was Door Day!
Early Saturday morning he took out the existing door and door frame.Since we’d never seen exactly what was behind the frame, he had to make a few adjustments. But in the end the new door frame fit just fine!
A few weeks ago we picked out glass for the surround and narrowed it down to these four…
In the end we picked water glass because when we were in Sausalito last year, the 1940’s house where we stayed had a beautiful water glass window. In the few days we were there, The Husband and I fell in love with that window and how the light dissolved into liquid color at certain times of day. (The Sausalito window is on the left-our door surround glass is in the center)
Saturday The Husband installed the arched frame, the door and the glass…here’s where we left it on Saturday afternoon…
Sunday and Monday The Husband made the arched moldings for the inside and outside and the door jam…(He said he’s going to need a break from arches-he’s kinda tired of making them!)
He did such an amazing job! This was the longest he’s ever spent on a project and every step was a labor of love~
Sending you hugs and smooches today my friends!
Jane says
May 30, 2013 at 7:11 amAMAZING! It is over the top gorgeous! Well done!
Robin says
May 30, 2013 at 7:37 pmThanks Jane!!! xo
Jenna, SASinteriors.net says
May 30, 2013 at 7:33 amWow that is amazing. The whole front of the house looks completely different. Incredible transformation. xo Jenna
Robin says
May 30, 2013 at 7:36 pmThanks so much Jenna, xoxo
Barbara says
May 30, 2013 at 7:55 amLOVE YOUR NEW DOOR!! Please tell hubby he did a FANTASTIC job!!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:29 amBarbara, I’ll tell him, I think I may even suggest he read the comments because all of you have been so kind- you are a blessing to us xoxo
marie says
May 30, 2013 at 8:06 amWhen I read your first post about the door where you wrote you were replacing it, I wondered, “Why?”. Now I know!! It is so beautiful and gives your home almost a fairytale feel. You are so blessed to have such a talented husband, and he is equally blessed to have such a creative/talented/beautiful wife. Blessings!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:27 amMarie, that old door looked okay until you got close to it! 🙂 thank you for your ever-so-sweet words my friend – sending love xo
Julie Garmon says
May 30, 2013 at 8:15 amI’m hugging your new door from here! It is stunning, Robin. And just seeing Mike work so hard, melts your heart.
There couldn’t be a more perfect door. Whew–the hours he put into this–definitely, service is one of his love languages.
I learned the other day that “craftsmanship” is a gift from God. Y’all are both sooooo gifted in that area.
XOXO
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:26 amJulie, my door hugs you back 🙂 You know how hard he worked on this! Did you show his BFF??? xoxo
Mari says
May 30, 2013 at 8:29 amAMAZING!! You two are wonderful DIY’ers.
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:28 amMari, thank you honey!!! xox
Tom says
May 30, 2013 at 8:36 amAbsolutely amazing!! I love it and have zero craftsmanship abilities when it comes to all of this home stuff…Hey just realized I need this kind of door on my house…will the Husband…jk…enjoy and yes I love the way the colors melt in the glass:)
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:25 amTom, Everyone has their unique God given talents my friend! Yes I’ll send him right over to start on your door!!! hugs 🙂
June says
May 30, 2013 at 8:37 amI love your blog I have followed you from your other home to this and boy you and your husband are very talented. Robin I always enjoy reading about your projects and it inspires me to get mine done. We just downsized from a home that is much like your new house we had the same huge kitchen and I wished I had been brave enough to paint the cabinets like you did, everything looks amazing in your new home. The Tudor style door is just beautiful. I’m soon to be painting my new home we move in july and I plan on using your poster board paint samples idea. Thanks for sharring Robin.
Happy Decorating,
June
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:24 amJune that is soooo exciting! Congrats on your new home! Please, if you have time keep me updated on your paint colors and your move! You know how much I love to paint! Thank you my friend for hanging out with me for so long, I truly appreciate it. sending you love and prayers for an easy breezy move! xo
Elaine Arent says
May 30, 2013 at 8:42 amBeautiful. Your home looks so warm and inviting. I love watching the transformation.
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:22 amElaine, we are slowly giving it charm…it’s a process though! sending love my friend ox
Riki says
May 30, 2013 at 8:56 amI don’t have enough adjectives to describe how WONDERFUL that door is !!! You have a very, very talented husband !!! Simply beautiful !!!!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:21 amRiki, thank you sweetie! He will love your thoughts on the door! thank you from both of us! xo
judy in carefree says
May 30, 2013 at 9:18 amAbsolutely beautiful! What talent!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:21 amJudy, who knew??? He surprised me with this project!
karen says
May 30, 2013 at 9:23 amOMG……that is so beautiful! Your hubs is one amazing man!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:20 amKaren, thank you!!! And honey, I agree with you about that husband of mine! xoxo
Pinky says
May 30, 2013 at 9:31 amMike is amazing!!! I doubt there is anything he can’t do when he puts his mind to it. The door and surround are gorgeous! SO much prettier than what was there. You 2 are BOTH amazing. XO, Pinky
http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2013/05/lightening-up-mantle.html
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:19 amPinky, thank you bunches honey! sending you lovexo
ColleenwithMurals&More says
May 30, 2013 at 10:13 amI am in awe! The crowning touch to an already beautiful home. But what makes this so incredibly special is the fact that The Husband made this. I still can’t believe it. Just stunning!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:19 amColleen, that really is the most important thing isn’t it? He made it…every time I look at it I think of all the hours he patiently worked…sending you love my friend xo
Diana says
May 30, 2013 at 10:18 amThe door is fabulous I had forgotten about it. The husband did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:18 amDiana, it took so long! He NEVER takes this long on a project! xoxo (thank you xo)
Casey says
May 30, 2013 at 10:50 amThe door is GORGEOUS!!! Your hubby is one patient and talented craftsman. Truly a special project of love. Love your home and you. You really make my days and touch my heart. I love reading your blog and seeing your great projects and being touched by the love you share here. Thanks, Robin.
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:17 amCasey, thank you Honey…you’ve given me quite a lovely gift this morning with your sweet words my friend. sending you love xo
Genny says
May 30, 2013 at 11:15 amBeautiful workmanship! Beautiful door!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:16 amthank you Genny … xoxo
Gina says
May 30, 2013 at 11:16 amWow!! What a difference the new tudor door makes!! It is just beautiful. The wood suits your house more too and the craftsmanship is stunning!! Kudos to the husband!! 😉
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:16 amGina, can you believe how much difference a door can make!!!? smooches and hugs friend!
Tracy B says
May 30, 2013 at 11:36 amStunning job!! That door is gorgeous!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:15 amthank you Tracy B! I love it too.
Elizabeth says
May 30, 2013 at 3:05 pmI love this! What an absolutely amazing job your husband did! It’s gorgeous!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:15 amElizabeth, I didn’t have any idea he could do something like this! He’s in big trouble now!!!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:26 amElizabeth, thank you honey!!! xo
Michell says
May 30, 2013 at 11:15 pmAmazed! Absolutely amazed! I wouldn’t say it was a DIY project though! Your husband is obviously a master woodworker! Again I am absolutely amazed! Looks gorgeous!
Robin says
May 31, 2013 at 7:13 amYou’re right Michell! It’s tricky to say it’s a DIY project! This is the hardest woodworking project he’s ever done though, he’s a self taught wood worker and I really wanted to just encourage everyone that if they know a little about woodworking they can stretch and learn a little bit more! xoxo
Julie Garmon says
May 31, 2013 at 8:06 amHis BFF is totally impressed!!!!
Andi says
May 31, 2013 at 10:24 amWhat a blessing to have such a talented and hardworking husband!! The door is beautiful! So glad I checked out Hometalk today for the best DIY inspiration EVER!
Robin says
June 2, 2013 at 3:16 pmAndi, thank you my friend! You are so encouraging and The Husband will be smiling when he reads your comment xoxo
Julie Garmon says
May 31, 2013 at 9:31 pmMike’s BFF said for me to ask, “Did he use a jigsaw or a sawsall?” I hope I’m spelling that second tool correctly. :/
Robin says
June 1, 2013 at 8:02 amI will ask him Julie… 🙂
Diane Kaul says
June 1, 2013 at 9:51 pmPicking up my jaw off the floor. Your husband is the man!! Need I say more??
Robin says
June 2, 2013 at 3:11 pmDiane, you are so sweet!!! Thank you!!!! I can’t wait to tell him 🙂 xoxo
Mary Cummings says
June 7, 2013 at 3:08 amLOVE, LOVE, LOVE the door! You have a very talented husband.
Robin says
June 9, 2013 at 6:57 pmthank you Mary, he really is talented xo
Chris Broyer says
June 10, 2013 at 8:11 pmThat door and surround is absolutely gorgeous. Please tell your husband he did a superior job! He rocks!
Robin says
June 11, 2013 at 10:55 amChris, I’ll tell him!!! He will be thrilled you like it! xo
Angela says
June 21, 2013 at 9:02 amThis is fabulous!! Your husband did a fantastic job!! What a difference!! You must love it!~~Angela
Robin says
June 21, 2013 at 9:23 amThank you Angela, the nail heads really make a difference! xo
annie @ anniehearts says
August 28, 2013 at 9:24 amWow, your husband is crazy talented!! He should do this for a living – he really did an amazing job!
Annie XO
Robin says
August 28, 2013 at 7:19 pmAnnie, I’ll tell him you said! I agree with you ! xo
Denise says
July 25, 2014 at 8:33 amLove the door. Beautiful!
Robin says
July 27, 2014 at 10:35 amthanks so much Denise! Have a lovely day my friend xo