These doors that we recently finished for Datsopoulos MacDonald & Lind PC in Missoula are solid walnut. They feature custom-cast bronze kick plates, push plates, handles and lock set from Rocky Mountain Hardware in Hailey, Idaho. The designer, Melina Datsopoulos, requested them.
They are French doors that swing both ways, finished with natural oil and wax. The glass is etched and beveled in order to create privacy.
It's really unique to find stable thick walnut; it's almost never done -- everything is usually veneered instead. Walnut can warp. We found the wood at Intermountain Lumber --- dug through about 100 pieces to find 8 long ones for stiles and then, after we purchased it, it sat in a pile for weeks to make sure that it wouldn't warp.
The 5-piece window unit above the entrance doors was built to match. The window unit, doors and trim were all made out of the same material.
About Pfiffner Design Build
Building a custom home can be a daunting task. At Pfiffner Design Build we have the experience and expertise to communicate with professionals from across the trades to help simplify this process for you. Using old-world techniques and modern ingenuity, we find simple ways to build beautiful things, uniting functional demands, complex designs, and our client's vision. Like our clients, we believe in quality and individuality. Our work reflects our passion, unique skill set, and commitment to excellence. Every client and every batch of timbers says something a little different. We listen to our client, the wood, and the landscape to construct exceptional custom doors and timber frame homes.
