Lukki, great minds think alike!!! Your entry is very pretty and welcoming. I have a couple of other threads out there about a new entry door, sort of chapters in my saga. I decided to make different posts on the subtopics that have emerged.

I'm planning to get a new 2/3 or 3/4 lite door with clear glass because I want the real window aspect of seeing outside. It's as much about the view as the light. I'm also getting a new wood screen door because when the weather's good, my big door's always open for light and cross-ventilation (no A/C).

I also like painted doors. Currently mine is the same color as my siding, light gray. When I look through Houzz there are tons of white front doors that I love, but they tend to be houses with more character and oomph than mine. I think it might just end up overly blah. I still like the idea of a white screen door, because it has a whole separate feel. And it's also something that could easily be repainted.

I was totally not expecting to be so taken by the look of wood doors today on my walk. It's thrown a whole new decision at me.

And here's the part I'm not sure about: If I get a stained door or one painted other than white, what do I do about the interior side of the door?

Add a window or change the door?

Wood Screen Door

I'm not a big fan of stained fiberglass. People swear they look like wood, but they rarely do to my eye. So without seeing anything, I'd probably go with a painted color.

We got our door replaced last year and we took so many walks to check out people's doors. Then once we decided on a door, we took more walks to concentrate on hardware.

Your observations ring so true, Linelle. Especially about the emotional connection. It's strange.

You can have the interior painted another color.

sas, I suspect you're right about faux wood, and I'm probably not going to get real wood with more maintenance. If I were to go with stained, I'd probably have it done at the factory. However, the quote for factory paint is about $500 for a substantially glass door. Seems high and also means I pick a color and take my chances.

Hardware!! Right now, regardless of the door color, I think I want black or a very dark ORB.

May_flowers, you're right. That seems a more viable option with paint than stain.

Deep red doors consistently took my breath away.

BTW, a door walk is so much fun. The same old streets from a brand new perspective.

I think there's an upcharge to have two paint colors too.

May, I'm sure that's the case. I'm thinking I should go with white. And then, if and when I want to paint the front portion a color, how hard can that be with a door that's about 2/3 glass?

In the last 3 homes we have owned, we have had stained fiberglass doors, they must be maintained to look good. If the exposure is west or south with lots of sun, then more maintenance is required.

RoseAbbey, good to know. I assumed it would be trouble-free. My door's exposure is due west, although it will be behind a screen door and there's a 4-ft. overhang. Still, this is good info to consider. I'm a bit concerned about how well red will hold up in the sun.

LOL I agree! We're the same way, we have a/c but the minute a cool breeze kicks up, (like today, it's gorgeous out) the doors and windows are open. Thank you for the compliment about the entry. It's getting there. Seems like decorating is always a work in progress doesn't it? I wanted clear glass for the door originally too but privacy became an issue. Since someone at the door has a view into our living room we decided to go with a design instead. I don't want people to look in until after the door is open especially at night or when we aren't home. But the clear glass would look lovely with the style of your home.

When we did the screen door, we had a lab puppy to consider, so we got a storm door with the screen roller on top. When you push the window down to open it, the screen rolls out in it's place. I like it ok, except Ellie likes to push her nose against the glass so I have to clean it alot. :c) I love the idea of a wood screen, again it would be a perfect match with the style of your house.

You can paint the inside of your door a different color. We left ours white on both sides but that's because my walls are a soft golden color and I love the way it looks especially with the glass. But if my DH said have at it and do what you want, I would keep it white inside and paint the outside teal. Lighter than the shutters we just painted which are BM Newburg Green, here's a link: shutter pictures, but in the same family. I honestly don't think a stained door would look as nice as a painted one. Of course there are a billion shades of teal to choose from but I love the way these look

Lukki, I know I bad-mouth blue, but those teals are really nice.

I'm going to have to find a privacy solution because when you're at the front door you look right into my living room. That's how important light is to me. I'll figure something out that isn't a sheet.

Your house is so pretty. You're so lucky to have that front porch. Where I live, thanks to the drought, lawns are dying if not intentionally being taken out.

Are you in California? My family is too. It's pretty scary. Seriously? You don't like blue? Some shades can be tacky but I think Navy blue doors are stunning. It's a classic and timeless color and would look beautiful with the gray and white on your house. I'm not a fan of Red because it's used all the time, but it would be pretty especially with a wooden screen door. Actually, it would show up from behind the screen better than the blue would.

BTW, thank you for the compliment about the yard, the porch is my favorite. I waited a long time for it and I just love it.

I'm in Sonoma County, CA. There are a lot of blues I don't like mostly because they make me look jaundiced. I do make exceptions: I live in jeans. I love navy and teal. I love blue and white dishes and cobalt here and there. Maxfield Parrish skies! I don't care for most blues and grays together. It's just me.

I love red, one of they few colors I can wear since going gray. Love it.

Sonoma...that's a really beautiful area; at least in my memory, I hope the drought hasn't completely ruined it. My family is in Orange County, close to the coast.

Don't forget Linelle its your house that's going to wear the colors, which are different from when you wear them. Ha! I don't think it will look jaundice with blue. I do think a pop of red with the white and gray would look really great though.

its your house that's going to wear the colors, which are different from when you wear them

So true. I think I'm at peace with both doors being white for starters. The new doors will be a whole new look to consider. Next year I need to get my entire house painted, so it would be the right time to make a change.

Sonoma Co. is really beautiful and I think will be okay. People have long been aware of how much water a lawn uses and are reducing or getting rid of them entirely. I love having a front yard of drought-tolerant plants. Last month I was in Charlottesville VA and everything seemed so grassy and lush.