Thanks Dee! I am torn between letting people see through to the panoramic view through glass doors, or being surprised when you open solid doors, and they get to see the wow factor. There are no other arches in the house, so that's the other thing, arches certainly go with the Spanish theme, but as I have none should I add, or keep with all the non-arch openings? What do you think about an overhang? I feel that I need to give the entry some depth, like with a pergola, or something.

There is something to be said for having a small unassuming door behind which is paradise. It is like walking through the wardrobe into Narnia. You want the front of the house to be in keeping with the architecture of the home throughout. So I would not add an arch.

Nothing about this house reads Spanish revival to me aside from the tile roof. If you want to add a Spanish revival theme to it, then yes, start here with the front door. Keep it square. Whether you go glass or chunky wood depends a lot on many other elements of the home. You cannot plan for the door in isolation. What are many of the other finishes and materials you are using?

Hi Kendrah, thank for your feedback. The house is just a shell, so the finishes I add can be what I want. Perhaps 'Spanish Revival' wasn't the correct term. Maybe more 'Modern Spanish' or 'Mediterranean'. There are no arches. The floors are white Terrazzo throughout. I plan on bringing in some rustic/natural wood and wrought iron elements where I can, as well as terracotta accents and perhaps a little Spanish tile as appropriate to warm it up. (I like the Pottery Barn aesthetic) It's weird because the front of the house looks more like the back, lots of walls and few windows, so I know I will need some awesome landscaping to make the entry the focal point, but being as it is low, flat and not too wide, I feel that I really need to pick the perfect door and create an inviting pathway to it.

What do you think of something like this? None of them really speak to me, but they are along the lines of what I think might work in the space. They give a nod to the Spanish without being too 'old world'.

I love this look. This is what I will be trying to achieve in the interior.

OOOHHhhh I love this house and I love the unassuming nature of the space. It's just a shell which means you can design it all to your pleasure. A peek into the house with tiny window of a front door is fine but I also love the ones you listed that you like.

here is an image for ideas for landscaping and walkway when you are ready

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Love your interior inspiration pic. Very helpful. The pic you show is very streamlined, warm but minimal. Think of that for your door too. Ask, what the door look like on the house where this living room is?

Not too many panels, iron features, not rivets. Simple. I'd think of something like this door below, but maybe even less going on if possible. Remember that your outdoor lighting can be another beautiful feature that leads your eye to the door.

I scrolled through parts of the Pottery Barn site to see if I could find pics of front doors and this was all I found! Isn't right for your home, but the simplicity of materials says something.

We lived in USVI, and our unassuming double doors opened to reveal the pool and beyond that St. John island. Very wow factor. So your idea for that is spot on!

I'm just going to vote one more time for a door that shows the great view. You can't beat it for curb appeal. It's like being offered a fantastic cocktail that heightens anticipation for the main course.

Obviously, this isn't right for your entry space but you could easily get the same look with something that is more appropriately sized. And you wouldn't need to do a pivot.

I LOVE the steel and glass doors that have been suggested. With your location and views it would be a shame to block what I'm sure is a wonderful view with solid woodend doors no matter how lovely they are.

Wow thanks everyone, you are really getting my creative juices flowing! Keep the responses coming. I should mention that the house in is Puerto Rico and some things just aren't available there. I love the iron and glass doors too! So, you can see my dilemma. The view from the 'back' of the house is panoramic. You have mountains to the left and right, city lights below, and then the Caribbean and Vieques Island in the distance! The house is in the middle of this picture.

It looks like a very private location, so I would do the steel and glass doors to allow more light into the entry space. The wood and iron doors are also stunning, but having light is more important IMO.

RedRyder makes a good point about glass letting in sun light. It also lets in heat. I wonder if you have thought about various parts of your home being shaded and cool.

The sun rises in the back of the house (so over the view) and I don't think the front door gets too much sun, because by the time the sun gets to that side of the house, I think it gets shades by some trees. The house gets awesome breezes. So, many windows will be louvres and there are a LOT of windows. Any windows the get hit my strong sun, I'll probably have UV reflective film put on them.

I wonder if you can keep the door as is and where is and highlight the approach with landscaping and trees. You could do solid or steel/glass depending on what's available.

wood doors require constant upkeep. they need a protective marine varnish applied every year. especially where you are. Doesn't matter if it's direct sunlight. UV rays bounce around. you're near water and salt. Very rough on wood. (unless you go w/a solid teak door. which would prob be 30K. but even teak needs upkeep. think of a wood deck on a boat)

So keep that in mind if you want to go w/the wood.

since it's more modern, I'd go w/the steel and glass.

more expensive but there will be no upkeep. if you want to keep the house a 'secret', then do obsure glass.

i loeve this look. you could do a reflective glass

or something like this

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Thanks Beth. I will have to see if anyone on the island carries the iron doors. I spoke with one company out of Arizona, and they said they could crate the door, but I'd be responsible for organizing shipping/export, importation to PR and then the overland transport to get it to the house. (those doors are HEAVY) and I think that would add considerably to the cost (not to mention the aggravation) if I can't find them locally. There are custom homes in Dorado and Las Palmas that run $30 - $50 million so I guess it's possible, but when you have that kind of money you can afford to have things especially imported. I'll check around.