Dissenting opinion: No. 1... I think it matches the way your roofline looks. The house has a horizontal feel to me, which matches the horizontal feel of the door. The other door has a vertical feel to me, which isn't what the architecture of the house calls for, IMO.

Something is bugging me about the windows/door.

The muntins in the windows…are they vinyl? Can you remove them? I don’t like the white with the creamy trim...

I’ve considered all opinions so far and I’ve decided to go with a mahogany 6-panel wood door—“no glass”, a full, clear, beveled glass sidelight (no muntins) and a full, clear, beveled glass transom light.

My front door faces east so I get a ton of Georgia sun (and heat) all morning, so hot you can fry an egg on the existing steel door! Literally can’t touch the door on a hot summer morning.

Help me with a few details I still have to work out, I can still change my mind and go with a fiberglass door if somone recommends that and it makes better sense.

A) Number of Panels

B) Color choice for the mahogany door Stain (the pics are not my door, just used to show manufactures color chart)

Chestnut

Hickory

Wheat

C) Color choice for a painted fiberglass door

Understand….but this picture will, at least, show you how your windows would look with the trim color.

Also, both doors you are showing come just like that…one piece with the stained trim? Trying to get a good look at your front door now…you have a left sidelight and a transom. Did that come in one piece or was the transom installed separately?

We opted for zero muntins in any of the windows of our new home. They are such a hassle when cleaning and block the view. A total hold-over from Victorian era and before that when glass was difficult to manufacture in a larger size. I really don't see the point of them unless you are trying to mimic a historical look.

I also would love to see the muntins gone , but if inside the glass really not an option, but I would remove the shutters on the lower left window. I think a door with as much glass as possible would be nice since there is such a deep entry, it’s funny my door opens to a living space and I never think to have curtains or frosted glass, I don’t run around naked there and I guess that would be the only reason I would worry..

You mean true divided? Sorry, I thought they were snap-ins. No, you can get rid of those, for sure..

I love it Patricia! I have to have assistance with the clothes, the nakedness is purely someone else’s responsibility.

Where is the voting part???

Nr. 1 to me is the absolute winner, since I find nr. 2 more for inside. But... the door isn't really going to be such a dark brown, or is it? For that's not modern at all, but to me seventies. With a nice color you can make a statement. Since that area is already pretty dark, I'd go for something bright.

Yours are not true divided, but they are removable.

Okay, so here is what I would do if your home were mine…remove the shutters; paint all the trim white and paint the garage door the green of your clapboard.

I would put a solid wood door because you still have a sidelight and a transom.

Hi Maria, there are several stains to choose from. I haven’t asked if paint is an option but I will. I liked this w a black Baldwin handleset. Can I see a consensus about this please everyone.

The poll was was a listing option selected and I don’t see it either

Does anyone agree with removing the big window shutters for the same reason Patricia suggested?

I'd leave the shutters.

A lot of people on this website will tell you if the shutters don't completely cover the window if they were to close, they should be removed. I disagree with this... I think the shutters add interest and tie in your charcoal gray roof.

I'd also leave the muntins, even though they are only simulated divided light. Windows are the eyes of the home and a traditional style home with plain glass windows look hollow to me.

Best option would be to paint your trim a brighter white to match the vinyl, so the windows blend in better. But that's a minor detail.

No, I don't. This website is good. Just people with strong opinions. :-)

Judy I will do exactly that, not this year but maybe next Spring.

I will post the after for you all. Thank you.

Chris, I'm not a pro but really like door #1...without the shelf. I like the looks of the glass with the windows in the house. It's a great house!

Just thinking...sorry, another topic...at some point a garage door with glass across the top that mimics your house windows could look really nice.

That looks nice. I like how the arch echoes your gable window.

Am I on to something? Milos, nudge Judy, Patricia and All Art! My sales rep is calling this afternoon and I am very interested not rearching (researching) a door any further

Crazy isn’t it. Here I am researching a door for about the 30th hour and my choice comes down to the timeliness of a post v sales call. Lovely

Sorry, I had to leave for a job and the drive was an hour away. Just got home…

But, I really didn’t have anything else to offer beyond my last comment. White (permanent) muntins; white trim; garage door the green of the clapboard (or even a darker shade), if your house were mine.

Replace front door only with a solid door. Sidelight and transom will bring in some light.

No shutters…at least on the double windows because they do not fit properly, resulting in the scale being off side. "Off side”, sorry just coming down off my high with Pats win.

I don’t care for either of your doors pictured above…one is too Craftsman and one is too farmhouse.

Keep us posted.

The manufacturer suggested this one for consideration with matching transom.

The arch in the glass compliments the gable window as somone posted. Where is that post and the door pic? I don’t see it...

Thank you Judy.

I think you know by now, Chris, I am not a fan of “leaded” glass doors (unless they are the originals), plus this design is very art deco…not your house.

Not helping at all here, sorry. I am going to scout around the internet and see what pops up for inspiration.

Judy you have been gracious and most helpful, I’ve covered a lot of ground today with your help so thank you.

If my backyard has a rustic atmosphere with a lot of reds and browns, rough sawn cedar etc., should an entry door reflect that or “jive” for lack of a better word? These are pics of the back

excellent pic DH

Hello. I would choose the first option of a door

Judy TB threw a ball in a tea-cup for 35 yds to win that one—goat

I’ve considered all opinions so far and I’ve decided to go with a mahogany 6-panel wood door—“no glass”, a full, clear, beveled glass sidelight (no muntins) and a full, clear, beveled glass transom light.

My front door faces east so I get a ton of Georgia sun (and heat) all morning, so hot you can fry an egg on the existing steel door! Literally can’t touch the door on a hot summer morning.

Help me with a few details I still have to work out, I can still change my mind and go with a fiberglass door if somone recommends that and it makes better sense.

A) Number of Panels

B) Color choice for the mahogany door Stain (the pics are not my door, just used to show manufactures color chart)

Chestnut

Hickory

Wheat

C) Color choice for a painted fiberglass door

From Consumer Reports:

Fiberglass
A practical choice for most people. These doors are available with a smooth surface or, more typically, an embossed wood-grain texture. An edge treatment on some makes them look more like real wood.
Pros: Fiberglass doors resist wear and tear better than steel. They can be painted or stained, are moderately priced and dent-resistant, and require little maintenance.
Cons: They can crack under severe impact.

Steel
This type of door accounts for about half the market.
Pros: They're relatively inexpensive and can offer the security and weather resistance of much pricier fiberglass and wood doors. Steel doors require little maintenance—unless dents are a part of your home scenario. They're energy-efficient, though adding glass panels cuts their insulating value.
Cons: Steel doors didn't resist weather as well as fiberglass and wood doors in our abuse tests and the laboratory equivalent of torrential rain, strong winds, and a decade of wear and tear. And while they're typically low-maintenance, dents are hard to fix, and scratches may rust if they aren't painted promptly.

Wood
Provides the high-end look that other materials try to mimic.
Pros: Solid-wood doors were best at resisting wear and tear in our tests. They're also the least likely to dent, and scratches are easy to repair.
Cons: Wood doors remain relatively expensive. And they require regular painting or varnishing to look their best.

If you don’t mind having to maintain the wood door, then I would most definitely do wood. Just for the authenticity of the wood vs a wood grain look on fiberglass, However, if a fiberglass door could look like the gorgeous door DH posted, then you have a great look for less money.

Everything about this door is perfect, IMO. DH…great find. I googled/imaged the photo, but only found it on pinterest with no information.

I think a real wood door is a great choice. Is there an option to have more of a clear stain so the natural beauty of the wood can shine through? I think the first two seem too dark, and the wheat is way too yellow.

Fantastic backyard! Looks like a great space to hang out.

If your door gets full sun, go with a light color. Dark colors and black absorb the sun, get too hot and can crack. Don't put a storm door on it because sometimes the temp can get up to 110 degrees between the door and the storm door, depending on the sun and the weather. I'd probably paint it the same color as the trim.

I hear you but these blinds are next to the door and they are a deep brown

Judy help please, I trust your opinion and I’m stuck here. Should I just get a fiberglass prehung door, sl and transom? I’m worried I cannot match the stain by winging it on order over the phone with the sales rep?

I dig the beauty of real wood and big time love the feel of a heavier door..however, I would also like this paint on the door with redoing all the trim white and garage green in the future

Seriosly stumped on what to do

I like door no. 1

Don't worry about the blinds inside and remember, if you want, you can finish the inside a different color than the outside if you want to.

Just avoid the Craftsman or anything with ornate glass.... I prefer the one with the 6 panes: 3 on the left and 3 on the right...

Works well with the windows on the front of your home unless they are snap on and you plan to remove. I still prefer this door:)

Anyway, good luck!

I had beautiful wood front doors on my previous house in the Houston TX area -- faced east and got lots of hot sun and humidity. I had to refinish parts of them every couple of years -- felt like a lot of maintenance. I'm just urging research on maintenance. I love the look of stained wood doors!

Another option is to use your existing door and add door glass. We also offer matching sidelights and transoms to many of the collections we offer. The process is quicker, more affordable and gets you great curb appeal.

I finished my project finally! Here’s a before and after for whoever is following. Thanks to all, especially JudyG and DH.

I replaced the door, removed the shutters, painted the garage door the house color, repainted the garage lights and scroll letter “A”, touched up front, repaired what needed repairing, painted the down spouts the same as the house, customized the door trim to give it a more substantial heft, lost the white muttons in the sidelite, replaced that blown window above the garage, switched the door opening from right to left as it opens to the living area as opposed to a wall that you had to squeeze by, added a Baldwin Evolve handleset ($ ouch!), a Baldwin knocker, painted the porch and walk the house color + 125% darker, replaced the patio furniture and added an address plaque beside the garage, repainted the mailbox and post. I’m definitely done and tired. Thanks again for the help, especially with the door style!

Everything looks great!!! Congratulations! How do you like the Baldwin Evolve? I think it's relatively new product right?

Thanks Andrew. The Baldwin Evolve looks attractive, very heavy and I get many compliments on it, however, the brain in side has died after just a few short weeks. On the the hand, customer service is great and they sent me a new one with no hassle at all.

I like the door and the added trim looks great. :-)

Every thing you did looks great! Well done.

Both are beautiful! But I like the 2nd one.

I love the door that you chose. Who is the manufacturer of the door.

I am in the process of painting exterior and replacing front door. The two doors you were trying to decide on are exactly what I go back and forth with.

we have sidelites and transom.

also, what is the paint and trim color?

We have red brick as well.

Thank you.

Loved your "after" pictures. Subtle changes made your home even more beautiful. Congratulations!