The front door is the first impression that visitors have of your home. It reflects your personal taste and can make an important statement about your home’s overall aesthetic.
Glass doors let in natural light, and they can add a stylish touch to any entryway. Glass doors come in a wide variety of shapes and colors.
Colonial
Colonial style homes draw inspiration from the colonial designs constructed by European settlers in the 1600s and 1700s. They are typically two stories tall and have symmetrical floor plans with multi-lite windows. They also feature paired chimneys and pitched roofs.
Unlike other architectural styles, most colonial revival homes have centered entry doors to maintain their symmetrical architecture. This doorway usually features transom or fanlight windows and pediments that form decorative crowns above the front door.
The symmetry of these homes doesn’t stop at the front door as the interior design follows suit with balanced window placement. The entry door is often accompanied by windows on both sides and a staircase that is directly behind it, according to Architecture for Kids.
Besides their stunning exteriors, these houses also offer pristine landscaping, sweeping covered porches and traditional interiors that feature classic carpeting and beautiful wallpaper. They are a perfect fit for those who want to live a life of luxury and comfort.
Old World
Old World doors are inspired by historical European designs with a substantial feel and may feature iron ornaments and embellishments. These doors are often used with Mediterranean, Farmhouse and Traditional architecture. They use clear beveled or gluechip beveled glass in brass, zinc, or lead cames and are hand cut, mitred, assembled, soldered and finished with genuine old-world craftsmanship.
Southern Front offers a wide selection of Mahogany and Knotty Alder residential wood doors. Crafted to your specifications, these doors will welcome guests into your home with elegance and distinction.
Contemporary
From modern ranch homes in Memorial Bend to sleek two-story new construction in the Woodlands, contemporary architecture is a popular choice among Houston homebuyers. These minimalist designs call for front doors that likewise have clean lines. Southern Front Door offers many styles to complement your contemporary home, from simple fiberglass doors with a wood-look finish to stylish front doors made of hardwood like mahogany or knotty alder.
One of the most common contemporary door styles is a glass “slot” door, which combines privacy with natural light. Sun Mountain’s horizontal glass “slot” door is available in both double and single-panel versions and comes in a range of glazing options, including clear to frosted.
Sidelights framing a single or double entry door or a transom window overhead can also bring additional light into an entryway and complement contemporary home design. A black exterior frame or door is a popular accent that fits well with contemporary style, as well.
Traditional
Houston has a variety of residential styles, from the mansions in River Oaks and Memorial to row houses in several wards. Many of these homes feature front entry steel doors and wrought iron doors from Cantera Doors.
Whether you have a minimalist ranch house in Memorial Bend or a modern two-story beauty in The Woodlands, you’ll want your front door to complement the style of your home. Fiberglass front doors that have a wood-look finish are an excellent choice for traditional homes. They provide the warmth of traditional wood without the maintenance and are a great solution for protecting your home from Texas’ heat and humidity. Black front doors are also popular with homeowners and can be a beautiful complement to traditional home architecture.