The right front door sets a tone for your home’s style, but increased curb appeal isn’t the only benefit a front door can provide. It can also improve security and energy efficiency. Find out how to make the right selections when picking out a new front door. We’ll walk you through the details you need to add the perfect functional centerpiece to your home.
Learn the most popular front door styles and selections that will bring each one to life.
Modern is a broad term, but there are some characteristics that carry across its various iterations — such as an emphasis on clean lines and large expanses of glass. Here are some details to keep in mind if you want a more modern door.
If you’re looking for what's popular, explore our Pivot Doors.
Ready to start designing your perfect modern front door? Try customizing the Straightline glass panel style 102 in our Design Tool or explore the rest of our modern front doors.
Trendsetter Michelle Adams was looking to bring a Mid-Century Modern look to life when she remodeled her Ann Arbor, Michigan ranch house. This front door was created per her specifications — yes, we can create custom front door designs!
Looking to make a grand entrance? Double front doors are the way to go, and they can suit most any style of home. Our double Entry Doors are available in a range of sizes, customizable to your style and home. For details, check out our front door size guide. Base your entryway selections on characteristics of a modern, farmhouse, craftsman, or traditional front door using the tips in this article.
The double front doors on this home are the Straightline glass panel style 181 with FSB® hardware and colonial grilles.
Farmhouse style has exploded and evolved in the past couple of decades — there’s the classic Midwestern farmhouse, but there’s also the modern farmhouse with Scandinavian minimalist characteristics, and the warmer old-world or European farmhouse.
No matter which direction you want to go, here are a few selection ideas to get you started:
Ready to design your own farmhouse front door? Try out the Straightline glass panel 194 in our Design Tool or explore the rest of our farmhouse-style Entry Doors.
A fun play on the farmhouse door, and a perfect match for one that’s old-world inspired, is the Dutch door. Historically, these split doors originated on farms where they helped keep children inside and animals outside while still allowing fresh air into the home. Dutch doors are definitely on the rise, and we can make them custom to suit your style. Look to the selections above if you need inspiration.
Craftsman-style homes emphasize hand-crafted features — prominent wood trim, stained glass, and more. To bring a Craftsman front door to life, consider the following details:
Ready to bring your perfect Craftsman front door to life? Try out the Arts and Crafts Entry Door panel style 404 in our Design Tool or explore the rest of our Craftsman-style doors.
Traditional-style homes are timeless. A variety of architectural styles could be considered traditional, but no matter the exact type you have, the pointers below will help you get started creating the right front door look.
Did you know? Front doors can be one color on the exterior and a different color on the interior, so it’s easy to make sure your door coordinates with its surroundings on both sides.
An arched front door is classic on traditional home styles especially Spanish-style homes [https://www.andersenwindows.com/ideas-and-inspiration/blog/tips/how-to-pick-windows-for-spanish-style-home/], European farmhouses, and more. We offer a variety of arches, including the following:
A traditional look is created here with our Springline Entry Door in panel style 708, colonial grilles, and dark mahogany* wood.
*Actual wood species is either Sapele or Sipo, both non-endangered species grown in Africa with color and characteristics similar to Central American mahoganies.
When picking out a door, an understanding of your home’s architectural style can be a great way to guide your design choices. For example, knowing Ranch-style homes often feature wood doors with small panes of glass can help you rule out some options and serve as a starting point.
To identify your home’s architectural style, start by gathering some of these quick clues about your house:
Then head over to our Home Style Library and find the style that matches best. It’s common for homes to blend elements from multiple styles, so if yours doesn’t fit neatly into one category, that’s okay. Mixed architectural styles can still guide your exterior door decisions. If you don’t know what home style you have, don’t worry. It can be tricky, but our Home Style Library was designed to help you explore the most popular American home styles and what doors match best.
Your front door is often your first greeting to friends and family. Introduce your home with uncommon elegance and exceptional beauty to complement the character of your home and those who live inside.
Our homeowner-friendly visualization tool allows you to try out different finishes, hardware, grilles, and more. It's the easiest way to start bringing your vision to life!
