Rail House Bath Doors

A recent addition to a historic Texas & Pacific Railway section house west of Fort Worth, Texas—a matching pair of doors now greets its occupants and their guests with a bit of railroading history.

The owners lovingly restored the circa 1910′s structure back to a modernized original, but wanted to take the decor a bit further to reflect their affection for trains in two new bathroom doors. Narrower than a typical entry at 2′ wide, the design enhances the home’s cozy nature with just a hint of soft, private light entering from the opposing rooms through the windows. Story Door Studio recreated the early-1900′s logo of the Texas & Pacific Railroad which was etched into 1/2″-thick glass, then housed in the diamond rail that frames floating, chamfered panels. The black finish pays homage to the original coal-burning potbelly stoves and once soot-stained ceilings of yesteryear.

Crafted from straight-grained Douglas Fir, each is door is finished in natural-pigment milk paint with rubbed varnish. Moisture-resistant, deeply colored and soft to the touch. Reclaimed cast iron, rim lock hardware and porcelain knobs. Built 2-1/4″ thick, 24″ wide and 6′-6″ tall. Flush jamb, sans molding, adds to the room’s chattel. It’s easy to change the entrance to your bathroom. Let’s talk about it. Click the images for more detail.

We want to create your new door—let’s start with your story. Phone inquiries are invited at 817-992-2515.

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“…a door can tell you a lot about a person.”

I was talking to a friend once about two of my favorite subjects: wood and doors. He observed, "You know, a door can tell you a lot about a person." I couldn't agree more. Travel abroad and you'll notice tourists who've happened upon a great door, totally taken with it, posing for pictures. Who lives beyond? Who passes through as they go about their day? (Of course I wonder who made it.) There's a story there. Many stories in fact. A good door keeps us safe and keeps our utility bills reasonable. But the right door embraces visitors and family. Makes the neighborhood just that much more interesting. I'd venture, the right door has soul. Story Door Studio creates doors that cause us to take notice, invite our touch and are, in fact, a part of our lives. My name is Gregory Ice and my passion is creating just that. These are doors commissioned of solid wood, proven architectural components and time-honored craftsmanship. I'd welcome talking to you about creating a new door (or many) for the dwellings you spend your days in.

Rail House Bath Doors

We want to create your new door—let’s start with your story. Phone inquiries are invited at 817-992-2515.

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