Double door or single with sidelites?
We are replacing our front doors. Should we replace it with a more updated style and nicer color double door or change it completely with a single and sidelites (not necessarily that color, but style for reference).
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misecretary
4 years ago
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Comments (5)Here is my unfinished door. It is a 3 foot door with 12 inch sidelights. The door is 8ft tall with an 18 transom. My entry is 6'3 wide. edited: Fixed picture (sideways) Also, the glass still has the protective plastic. Molding for above door is being made and the door is very filthy (they just finished trim and sawdust is everywhere). Hope this helps you visualize your space. This post was edited by abrshafer on Fri, Sep 27, 13 at 18:42...See MoreFront entry 38" wide single door v. double door? Full wrought iron?
Comments (6)We have iron double doors and they ARE heavy. They are very well balanced though and open and close like "butterrrr". My toddler grandchildren have no problem moving them once they are open. Price these doors before you fall in love with either idea. Our door was reasonable (4K +) but they can run much higher. Your hardware for these doors is not inexpensive either, and if you have the requirements that Renovator spoke of for your area of not being able to leave one side latched- a double may not be worth the security hassles. Our double door is inside a security gated courtyard so we often leave it open in nice weather when kiddos are not around....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 MoreConvert double hinged door to a smaller single pocket door?
Comments (19)I like the ideas! Keeping the plumbing in the same place is always the least expensive way to go, but no matter what, it's going to be a $30K remodel if you are buying a tub and creating a new shower, vanity, etc. So putting in a pocket door will not add that much if you're going that route. I have a situation now where I have a linen closet door and bathroom door opening as your drawing. They are always banging into each other and the doorknobs get tangled up together because I leave the linen closet door ajar because the cat likes to sleep in there. I'm changing it to a pocket door and linen cabinets. The foot print is smaller for a tall cabinet and for me, a lot more functional although Kitty will have to find a new place to sleep. I'm actually using a tall kitchen pantry cabinet as it already has roll out shelves. But it does add to the cost, $4K. The closet is just framing, drywall, shelves and a door. Probably less expensive than $K. Take your time, find someone who knows the building code and keep playing with your plan....See More
PROCDR Design, LLC
4 years agobarbies85
4 years agoThis is our home. The reason for changing the door is that ours has expanded and is warped. We have had to shave it down once and it still doesn’t closes smoothly.
territheresa
4 years ago
thinkdesignlive
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CDR Design, LLC
4 years ago felizlady
4 years ago
PROCreative Visual Concepts, Kevin Strader
4 years agoCodes generally require a minimum 36" wide door for egress, which will allow for any but the larges commercial appliance to go through. We had double doors on our house which were original and VERY drafty. We replaced them with a single door with sidelights. One thing you need to take into consideration is possible difference in rough opening widths. A double door most likely is 72" wide and a single 36" door with 2 15" sidelights is only 66" wide. We found a door company that would make the frame around the door (highlighted in yellow) a custom width to fit the opening. You have stucco so they may be able to rework the opening. I vote for single with sidelights.
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