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new front door suggestions

7 years ago
Desperately need a new front door and can’t decide on anything.

Comments (26)

  • 7 years ago

    Looks like you'll need to do some repairs. Do you want to keep the sidelight?






  • 7 years ago
    Yes, I want to keep the sidelight. Great suggestions...yes repairs will be included.
  • 7 years ago
    I’d remove the shutters from your picture window and the traditional lantern lights. Embrace a new, mid century modern look for your home’s appearance with a modern front door and contemporary accents. Colors, too! Good luck!
  • 7 years ago
    I like the idea of getting rid of the shutters. But what would I do to replace them or the blank space?
  • 7 years ago

    Replace the shutters with wide trim, and paint the trim whatever color you'd use for shutters. Is your siding color changing?

  • 7 years ago

    I'd want more glass to gain some more light coming in. Are you willing to go contemporary and remove the shutters, change the lighting and house numbers to a more contemporary look? What is your garage door like?



  • 7 years ago
    Yes, I love the more modern look for sure. I love the wide casing idea. The garage door is a white hurricane rated (boring) door. Thanks for the suggestions. Keep them coming :-)
  • 7 years ago

    Upgrade to more modern/contemporary light fixtures if you take the rest of it that direction.

  • 7 years ago

    Shannon, this is a very nice house that will be fabulous when I finish. Back in a bit.

  • 7 years ago


    The door came in yellow, but you can have another color, if you like. I was too pooped to paint.

  • 7 years ago

    I do love a really saturated acid green.


  • 7 years ago
    Groveraxle...it looks like we have the same house.
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Grover even put the correct address. Amazing!

    (maybe you always do that Grover, but I never noticed before!)

  • 7 years ago
    Have a serious look at insulated steel doors with optional glass inserts (not necessarily windows). Do not rehang the initial, as it’s stile is at odds with that of the house.
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I have the very same door down here in Florida. The steel door can be stripped for about $200, far less than a replacement and then primed and painted at additional cost.


    That is a typical and appropriate design for the 80's. Those doors posted above with the glass at the top are not appropriate for the style of your home. See possible solutions below.





    If you want a prefinished fiberglass door, the one below would be appropirate for your home.



  • 7 years ago
    To me, Groveraxle’s landscaping changes had the most impact!
  • 7 years ago
    I do like the landscape change. Thinking about this door with a sidelight Maybe in black.
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    That is a Craftsman style door and you don't have a craftsman style home.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Adding some lighting around will help create a nice welcoming warmth, and will go with any color!

  • 7 years ago

    Shannon, you can go modern or you can go "80's meh" with this house, but a craftsman door will look totally out of place here.


    If you just removed the shutters and updated your door, lighting, landscaping, and house numbers, this house could be a standout.

    OK, I've said my piece.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    groveraxle hit it out of the park!

  • 7 years ago
    Ok, I am making all of the related changes (lights, house numbers, taking off shutters). I really just needed advice on the door itself. So now I have craftsman and non craftsman. It’s a bit confusing.
  • 7 years ago

    sticking craftsman features on a house that is clearly NOT a craftsman house will indeed be confusing, and won’t look very good. It’s a lovely house, but don’t try to make it something it isn’t. Grover’s changes and landscaping looks perfect. If it were me I would just copy that.

  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful Florida. If the current door can be reworked, have it repainted and go with that. Otherwise, chose one similar to Beverly's MCM options.

  • 7 years ago

    OK, I'll say another piece in the hopes of unconfusing you, Shannon. Your house with its clean lines and lack of ornamentation is 80s contemporary, which is sort of meh. The shutters have to go because they don't fit and don't add anything.


    The most outstanding feature here is the palms which are graceful and sculptural and need to be showcased and matched by other sculptural plants rather than a boring hedge. I chose philodendron selloum and red yucca, but you'll need to consult with your best local garden center to see what they recommend for your locale. I also mulched them with a simple river rock.


    The door, lighting, shutters, and house numbers are all mid century modern which is in keeping with the simplicity of the house.