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Which front door would you choose?

10 years ago
I like all of these except #6. Is #3 an appropriate choice style wise? This is a 1961 quad but we are updating it to "modern" day taste. My style is transitional not into retro styling- but I don't want to commit a design faux pas either. Please advise?

Comments (26)

  • 10 years ago
    I'm not "feeling" any of your options.

    I would use a front door with a single glass panel. see image below.
  • 10 years ago
    If these are the choices you have - I like 2,3 and 5.
  • 10 years ago

    I think 3 and 6 are too "finicky" for the house. I'd probably go for 2.

  • 10 years ago
    Don't like any. The house already has lots of tiny windows; these doors just add more. Like the idea if a single glass pane. If you are afraid of people seeing inside, go for frosted glass
  • 10 years ago

    1

  • 10 years ago
    I'm with Susan and tribble, voting for the rectangle in #1.
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    1st one. They correspond with the windows and unify the whole design. The second that could be taken into the mind would be the 5th as they correspond with the garage at least - however that could turn the design of the whole house more as a garage that a house = therefore the 1st one are the best choice. Any other would broke the overall design because it would be the 3th ever design made to one house.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Definitely number 1.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    If these are the choices it should be one
  • 10 years ago

    I'm going with the majority for #1 since I do not like any of them.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    All of them have too litle glass so I go with Bev

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I can agree that #1 works because of the rectangular glass, but considering the options presented, I'd choose door #4. The rail / stile proportions are better and it could also be argued that the window configurations on the house are in groups of two, much like the lites on the door. However, if a full lite option is available, that would be my first choice.

  • 10 years ago

    #1, second choice would be #5. I understand the appeal of the full glass option presented by Bev and suggested by Kelley, but I would not want that for my front door for security and energy efficiency reasons. I would suggest, if you are going to have storm/screen door in front, that that door be as much glass as possible.

  • 10 years ago

    I think I would go with a solid door and forget the putzy small glass.

  • 10 years ago

    #5. It echoes the garage door.

  • 10 years ago
    I originally liked 3 and seeing it with the house I feel like it echoes the porch fence. But what style is it?
  • 10 years ago
    My second choice was 4 and actually I think it sort of mimicks the horizontal Windows elsewhere.
  • 10 years ago
    Here is a better photo showing the Windows that were obscured in the previous photo.
  • 10 years ago
    Here is a new photo showing all the windows with the ops.
  • 10 years ago
    I vote for #1 both because it looks good with the other windows, and because one pane is easier to clean than four small ones!
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Hi,

    I think that #1 and #4 have very clean, simple lines - that would tend to be consistent with modern design. Of those two - I would say that #4 may go well with the symmetry of your house. I am basing this on some knowledge of architectural design, and modern design - but it is only an opinion (one of many, here).

    I don't know if you have found an answer as to what style #3 is - and perhaps the manufacturer can guide you with some more information - or direct you to a reliable source of information. Perhaps you can consult with some architects on this.

    Looking at the house and the porch fence, I can see the connection of design with #3 door, as well; I understand it. I think it works. I actually think it brings some interesting style to the house. But the bottom line is: It doesn't matter what I think - or what anyone thinks; this is 'your' door - and if #3 resonates with you, then that is what you should go with. There is nothing written in stone about what 'is' or 'is not' consistent with modern design, etc. This is your house - and your front door.

    All the best.

  • 10 years ago

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I would choose no. 1 top left. It is most like the windows. Also a large single pane is nice.