Privacy Options for Double Entry Doors
Hello - we are in the process of purchasing a new home with these lovely double entry doors. I love them but am concerned about privacy. I don't want to add blinds or drapes or a pull shade. I'd like some light to come through, but not be fully open to what's going on inside. Definitely considering a stained glass insert for the top panel. Ideas? Suggestions?
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auntthelma
6 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (16)"...If she had her way there'd just be a single door with no windows or sidelights--just 16' of wall minus the door width..." I could be wrong, but it sounds like the issue needs to be resolved internally with spouses...with a 16-foot wide opening which is 2-stories tall...that's some major space...you got to this point without agreement on how to handle it? There are many design solutions for letting natural light into such a space, but preserving privacy for the homeowners, but they need to be explored with someone who has done this sort of thing before successfully. Are you working with any design professionals?...See MoreFront door color for double front entry full view storm doors with bla
Comments (9)People have storm doors because, they open doors and pull down the screen for air. A storm door has a security lock on it, for safety. Phantom screens are wrecked by children and pets go right through them and can escape your property and end lost or worse. I personally, would never ever be without storm doors on my house. I have very nice wood doors, and they are original to the house and still in excellent condition because they were protected with storm doors....See MoreRe-doing the Entrance Double doors - Help!! :)
Comments (4)Start with a glass shop. New hardware might require filling in old screw holes. The door can be painted but preparation for repainting is paramount. i suggest you trace the outline, make several photocopies, and add different hardware shapes and color to help visualize....See Moresingle or dutch double entry door?
Comments (2)Skies the limit once you strip it down to the rough opening. What do you want? You can usually get a single door in there some some smaller sidelites as an option....See MoreSarah Neikam
6 years agoauntthelma
6 years agoYou can put up door panels. Easiest answer.
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Judy Mishkin
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoi'd put a film on them, enough to obscure whats going on inside but you could recognize who was ringing your bell before you answered it. you might consider several different patterns of film to make it more intentional. sort of mimicing this look, a different pattern on each section of glass.
doors like this are a real pet peeve for me; the photoshoots always so them completely bare and open, as tho it never gets dark where the house is.
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PROZabitat, Door Glass Replacement
6 years agoYou can replace your existing door glass with new glass inserts with a higher privacy level. Cost is much less than replacing doors, and there are lots of designs to choose from! Here's an example of a similar 3/4 lite door that we changed out the glass to a higher privacy decorative glass panel.
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Denise Marchand