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Entry door buying guide: The different styles of front doors
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 front doors
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.
- Panel style: Single panel doors that are taller, rather than wider, in proportion are most common. Slab-style panels, or those without smaller inset panels and other details, are a great choice.
- Hardware: Look for minimalist hardware with black or metallic finishes, or a finish that matches the color of the door. You’ll find options like these among the FSB® hardware.
- Glass: Glass doors are key elements of modern style. We offer Entry Doors with full glass panels. You could also add more glass with a sidelight (window beside a door) or a transom (window above a door).
- Grilles: Grilles are less common in modern homes but not unheard of. Consider the semi-customizable specified equal light pattern arranged horizontally as a nod to mid-century style.
- Color: A brightly colored front door can really pop against the understated elegance of a modern home. If you want something a little more subtle, think about choosing a natural wood front door. And if you’re going all in on glass, a black frame can look sleek.
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.
Double front doors
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.
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Dutch 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.
