Of those two choices, the second one/ The first one is too 'arts and crafts', plus you don't have any grids elsewhere. Honestly I don't love the second one, why not full light frosted?

@HALLETT & Co. and @millworkman, thanks. I did consider the full light; it is an absolute no for him. Other issue is that I personally don’t very much like the frost look.. it looks very whitish/grayish in color and I feel stands out especially compared to other windows…

Before this style I was considering 3/4 light with 2x2 grills, but stuck with privacy issue (was planning on putting mirror film for during the day and blinds at night so not very convinient which is why I started considering other styles).

This is the first style I was going for below below. Any other great options? This decision is causing me a lot of anxiety!

Why not a single door with (2) sidelites? How about fiberglass? You do not appear to have a suitable overhand for a wood door much less a wood double door.

@millworkman I was keeping double doord because I am used to them and I feel like this is what everybody else has… I also would have the same privacy issue with sidelites.

The first two options (small upper window) would be fiberglass yes. The 3/4 light doors would be steel doors. Wood doesn’t do well where I live in Canada!

A lot easier to put blinds on sidelights then on the door, then you can get a nice simple solid door

Your new door inspo is nice enough but again no grids needed, does not match teh house.

Have you seen rain glass? It does not go green the way frosted does. My front door is 'obscure' glass (pebbled...) and from ten feet away (and certainly from the road) it looks like all the other windows.

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I don't have a close enough exterior photo to show it...

I definitely would not do a steel double door, especially in a cold climate like Canada. Double doors are inherent leakers (air and water) and throw in a cold climate with minimal overhang and no thanks .

@HALLETT & Co. What about this (with rain glass not sure if you see it wel)? I also thought if there’s no grill it’s a lot of rain glass? Grills could break it up a bit? And what about pin head glass?

@millworkman we do have about 3 feet of overhang. Wind and elements also come from the backyard (river in the back). Fiberglass is not very popular here it’s just starting. I am looking into it but it may be more difficult to get.

You can keep asking me different ways and I will keep saying grills are inappropriate on your house. You clearly want them so I think you should have them!

" we do have about 3 feet of overhang. "

Not enough of an overhand to make a real difference in my opinion. Still in the single 42" door with (2) sidelites camp.

with a grill.

@HALLETT & Co., haha :) I just want the doors to have a bit of wow (considering how expensive doors are!) but still match with the house. I’m thinking if I do textured door glass can I still do clear half moon?

@Norwood Architects, 3/4 lights or upper window like the first photo? Unless you have a better recommendation?? This door decision is making our lives a bit miserable… Would you mind telling me why you think grils do work? Thanks!!