The Benefits of Custom-Designed Doors

As far as house first impressions go, your doors often do most of the talking. They’re the first thing guests notice when approaching your home and the last thing they see when leaving. Beyond appearances, they’re also crucial to your home’s energy efficiency, security, and day-to-day comfort.

That’s why “off-the-rack” solutions don’t always measure up (or at all), especially if you want to make a statement, solve functional issues, or increase your home’s value. So, what’s the better option? Custom-designed doors built to match your space, style, and specific needs!

In this article, we look closer at the benefits of custom-designed doors and why they could be the smartest investment you ever make for your home. Let’s get started! 

Express Your Style

The benefits of custom-designed doors have the biggest influence on aesthetics. Unlike stock doors that come in limited styles and colours (and often look the same), custom exterior doors give you free rein on:

• Material, size, and shape
• Door colour and stain (for custom wood doors)
• Panel styles or glass inserts
• Hardware finishes and decorative accents

At Burano, we call this “Your door, your way.” With custom options for different door types, you can tailor every detail to your exact vision and personal taste. For example, you can get a solid wood door stained to match your porch. Or, you can create custom exterior doors to match popular styles from bygone eras, like Craftsman-style doors that were popular in the 1900s. Endless possibilities are yours to choose from!

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Get the Perfect Fit Every Time

When it comes to doors, one size does not fit all. The standard size for exterior doors is typically 32”x78”. But not every home is built to those specifications, especially if you’re working with:

• An older property
• Unusual entryway shapes
• A custom-built home with unique dimensions
• Additions or renovations altering the original layout

Trying to make standard doors work in these situations is a recipe for frustration, especially on the installers’ end, and can ultimately cause gaps, drafts, or require last-minute adjustments. Custom-designed doors help you avoid all these and more with made-to-measure specs that fit your space like a glove. They’ll come to you in the exact size you need, which means easier installation and a cleaner, more professional-looking result! 

Boost Curb Appeal & Property Value

Let’s go back to aesthetic appeal for a moment. Did you know that front door designs strongly impact your property’s curb appeal and value? 

Real estate is a game of first impressions, so many homeowners choose to repaint or replace their doors before listing their home to increase their resale value. A Zillow study found that homes with black front doors, whether painted or not, can sell for an average of more than $6,000. Just imagine the impact that quality, custom-designed doors can make! 

Learn more: How Replacing Windows & Doors Add Value to Your Home

Enhance Security & Durability

Doors serve as a critical boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces. Prefabricated doors from big box stores are usually made with cost-cutting measures in mind rather than long-term performance. 

On the other hand, custom-designed solid-core doors are engineered with superior materials, construction, and security features. When you buy from reliable door manufacturers like Burano, you can rest assured that expert craftsmanship and attention to detail go into every aspect of your door.

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Learn more: What Door Styles Are Best For Security?

Improve Energy Efficiency

Apart from security and durability, the benefits of custom-designed doors can also be seen in their insulation properties. While stock doors can also provide some energy efficiency with the right fit and professional installation, they often fall short in critical ways: 

• lower-quality weatherstripping
• limited insulation options
• standardized dimensions (that rarely match your entryway perfectly)

Even minor gaps of 1/8 inch around a door can create the equivalent of a 2.5-inch hole in your wall, constantly leaking heated or cooled air and driving up your energy bills. Custom exterior doors fit your entryway perfectly and feature insulation that directly translates to significant comfort improvements and utility savings. 

For instance, if you want glass elements in your door, you can use energy-rated glass packages with triple glazing, low-E coatings, and gas filling. You get natural light without sacrificing quality!

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Enjoy Long-Term Savings

Let’s talk dollars and cents. How much are custom doors, really? On average, custom door costs can start around $1,000 to upwards of $10,000, depending on:

• Size and shape 
• Materials used 
• Design complexity, and 
• Add-ons like sidelites, transoms, or smart locks

At first glance, that might sound like a significant investment. But when you factor in energy savings, long-term durability, potential rebates (for Energy Star-certified doors), and warranty coverage, custom doors often become the most economical choice in the long run.

For example, many off-the-shelf replacement doors (like those from big box stores) only come with a warranty of at most a year on parts and labour. Burano’s custom doors, on the other hand, come with an extensive lifetime warranty and no-cost replacement parts. 

That’s a major advantage and a clear sign of how confident we are in the quality and performance of our doors. With less maintenance, fewer replacements, and better insulation to reduce energy bills, your custom door can start paying for itself sooner than you think.

Invest in a Door That Does More with Burano Doors

The benefits of custom-designed doors are evident in a perfect fit, standout style, and next-level performance. Its form and function are in perfect harmony, both of which Burano Doors delivers expertly.

As one of the leading providers of doors for Ontario homeowners, we offer 100% Canadian-made custom doors built for our climate, your home, and your lifestyle. We complete the package with professional installation, industry-leading lifetime warranties, and expert custom service from start to finish. Best of all, we manufacture our products so you get factory-direct prices for artisan-level craftsmanship. 

Boost curb appeal, energy efficiency, and peace of mind all at once with Burano Doors. Contact us today for a consultation!