Written by ETO Doors

Wood is a classic choice for both the interior and exterior doors of you home. They are eye catching, durable and sturdy. They provide a sense of security and value to your home. Modern trends are to mix and match different types of wood within the home to create a unique style. Some go further and look to use different textures and grain in their wood options. This gives different parts of the house different characteristics and paired with the right color and furniture creates different spaces within the same home. One such choice is Alder Wood.

Alder is a popular type of wood that comes in two types: clear and a knotty. Its popularity is due to the prominent grain and the uniformity of its texture. If you are looking for a wood that would complement a rustic interior, then knotty alder doors are the way to go. Alder wood tends to vary from a pale yellow to a brownish red. It also stains very well. Because of its rustic nature and ability to stain well knotty alder interior doors make a great companion to any shabby chic furniture.

Stained Alder mixes and matches well with several types of wood. Mahogany, Walnut and Cherry are the three it matches best. Alder and the other three it matches well with can be used for almost any application in your home. Windows, interior doors, patio doors and interior doors can all be turned out of Alder and other complement woods.

ETO Doors offers a large selection of wood doors for sale, ideal for office environments and commercial settings.