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entry door - which one?

13 years ago

I need to replace my double entry door. I want something with a bit of glass but not a lot (for the sake of privacy) so I've narrowed it down to these three designs. It is a double entry, so there will be TWO of these side by side, probably painted in a dark red. My house was built in 1979 and has upgraded windows, etc, for a more contemporary look.. The entry is covered by an awning.

I can't decide on the design. Which would look best in this setup?

on of these three:

http://www.plastproinc.com/fiberglass-entry-doors/DOORS/HTML_pages/Smoo/DRS6C.html

or the Castile, pictured here on the left:

http://www.plastproinc.com/fiberglass-entry-doors/DOORS/HTML_pages/Smoo/DRS40.html

I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

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Tiffany Altieri
13 years ago
What is the style of the house? I like the Spring (first link bottom right) but whether or not it goes with the style of your house is still in question.
nancyfay
13 years ago
I don't care for the half-moons on the second link.

On the first link the style of the house and you.
Since I'm not mission or modern, I'd end up with Bright Zinc if it were for me.
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terezosa / terriks
13 years ago
Here are some clickable links:

First link

Second link

I also like the doors with the rectangular glass on top, especially since there will be two doors side by side.
ksb1
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks! The style is.. late 70's retro? :) We have made a lot of updates so it now looks a bit more contemporary, but we are now working on the outside! I drove around our neighborhood and almost everyone who has updated their door has the style with two semicircles. I have to agree that I don't like the way it looks on a double door (single door looks nice).

Unfortunately, I can't find too many choices with the rectangular styling that also allow for privacy. We don't want a lot of transparent glass, and none at eye level, so we are limited. If you all know of any other styles or companies that I'm missing, please let me know :)

I will try to take and upload a picture tomorrow.
User
13 years ago
Don't know if you are interested in a wood door, but here's the Simpson Door catalogue...

Here is a link that might be useful: Simpson doors
dakota01
13 years ago
My neighbor has the "spring"glass in their door - But, there door has more glass area than the door style you show.
I really like thier door/glass combo. Thier house is all white - Craftsman style - cottage home.

I would have picked that same glass - but since we are neighbors I steered to another style.

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