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Front door - need help!

6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago

Hi all! Our front door is terrible, truly the worst of the worst. It is also an unusal ”custom” size so it’s been challenging to find other options. I have gotten a few quotes for fiberglass wood look doors and they are pricey so I’m having a hard time pulling the trigger. Leaning towards a craftsman style like first photo on our house, which are the second and third photos.

Do you think that will look good? Should I keep looking for better options? It’s pricey so I want to LOVE it and I really want to make sure it “works” with the house.....any thoughts on my top choice or other options I should be thinking of would be super helpful!!! Also do you think the wood look is the way to go or should I be looking at painted options? Thank you in advance!!






Comments (11)

  • 6 years ago

    not a pro... but your house isn't craftsman. why do you want to put a craftsman door on it?
    I think your current door looks fine. maybe the window grills are a bit much but otherwise I wouldn't think anything of it. maybe paint it a cool color. black?

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks for your response! The current door really is not worth saving, it’s been painted a few times, has some weird stuff coming out of it and the windows have gold in them which I hate. So the door has to go. I landed on the craftsman style bc of the clean look, I really hate ornate looking stuff and am trying to simplify. I also thought maybe wood look would work with the stone.


    Do you think painted would be better than wood look?


    A different (also not ornate!) style might be better? This is so hard and not my forte!

  • 6 years ago

    I don't see any other wood on your house, which is why I'm not sure it would work. maybe if you did a dark wood it would be OK? since I'm not an architectural pro, I can't tell you what style it is, but I know it's not craftsman! maybe a pro will come in on the style to point you in the right direction, but for whatever reason I think a dark door would look stunning, whether it's painted or a dark wood.

  • 6 years ago

    Personally i think a wood would warm it up, and if it’s a fiberglass that looks like wood and you don’t like it, you could always then paint over it. We replaced our door with something like this (tho painted) and love it, the view we get to the outside that was never there before, and the natural light it brings in vs our previous door which was a lot like yours. Good luck!!

    erikag37 thanked irol96
  • 6 years ago

    No to a craftsman door with your style home. I can picture a wood door like this. Show off that pretty archway you have and go for an arched door! Something like this.



    erikag37 thanked Mel
  • 6 years ago

    I would go with a colored front door, a statement porch light and new house numbers.

    erikag37 thanked Sibylle
  • 6 years ago

    I'm not big on fake, so I would say either real wood, or fiberglass in a color. How important is security in your area? If you need a 3-point locking door, that can affect your choices.

  • 6 years ago

    I think the arch door suggested by Mel F. would be beautiful. Another option would be something like this that is rectangular but still echoes the arch.

    Custom Entry Doors · More Info


  • 6 years ago

    Thank you all so much for the feedback, you have been immensely helpful! Okay craftsman is out, I think we will go with a style like the ones suggested (more glass grids, etc.). I would love wood, but our door takes a beating and I think the fiberglass wood look would be more durable. I’m also all about low maintenance.


    Any other suggestions you have would be very helpful and VERY appreciated! Thank you!!!

  • 5 years ago

    That looks really nice! Love the color. I would consider getting larger, heftier sconces to complete your new statement entry. Well done!