A Guide to Choosing the Right Entry Door – PART II – Door Style

An entry door can be made to fit with your home architecturally. However, you can also let it say something about you and your personality. Whether your want your front door to complement the design and style of your home, or represent you or your family’s taste and preferences, you definitely need to consider what will best suit your practical needs.

The Popular Entry Door Styles

There are a number of door styles to choose from, among which these are the most popular:

Single Door
One of the most popular and widely chosen front door options, single doors may be made of a whole, solid panel or may have a portion of glass. Single doors are often made of heavy material that offers outstanding security and durability while maintaining beauty and appeal. Single doors with glass portion bring the added benefit of allowing natural light into the home.

Single Door with Side Lights
If you wish to add more style and a special touch to a single entry door, you can select one with side lights. The lights add elegant framing that can create an inviting and warm appeal for your entryway. Side lights offer unique details that can add further to the luxurious look of your home. The lights, of course, also let in more natural light than just a single door with glass would.

Double Door
This type of door is composed of two door panels which may be made of solid material or with glass portions. Basically, these look like two single doors placed side by side. Best for suburban settings, they have a grand look to them, as they are typically crafted from heavy and durable materials.

French Door
French doors are a popular choice for patios and decks. They may be single or double-paneled, but their main feature is the presence of lights or lites. These transparent or translucent glass panels may be installed singly, in matching pairs, or in a series.

When choosing the right style for your door, it is important that you also consider the style of your home itself. Whether your home is traditional or contemporary, the bottom line is that there is something out there for everyone. So, feel free to express yourself, but do stay architecturally true to your home’s style.

Planning about home improvement and construction can be really exciting. But before you finalize your entry door choice, take the time to read the last part of this series, where we discuss other factors that you must consider: cost, safety, and energy efficiency.