What is a Dutch door?
A Dutch Door is a door having two separate leaves, hung one over the other. Usually equipped so that both leaves can be operated. The door is divided horizontally in such a fashion that the bottom half may remain shut while the top half opens. They were known in early New England as a double-hung door.
Where did Dutch doors originate?
This type of door was common in the Netherlands in the seventeenth century and appears in Dutch paintings of the period. They were also commonly found in the Dutch cultural areas of New York and New Jersey before the American Revolution. Dutch doors are a timeless classic European style decor with a rustic look.
