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Porches & Decks Design Dilemma

Should entry doors match?

13 days ago

We have an exterior door entering an unheated porch (it was an add-on) and then another exterior door entering the house. We replaced the house door with an exterior full window. We are about to replace the exterior one and unsure if we could use a 3/4 glass or go with full like the inside.

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Chisos
12 days ago
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Sandra Guistwhite
12 days ago
Why did you choose the full glass door for the inside? If it's for more light, I'd also add full glass outside. If it was for visibility into your entry, for watching pets, kids, packages, etc., I'd go with a solid lower portion because you may not want those things visible to people passing on the street
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jackowskib
12 days ago
If that is the main entrance I think a 3/4 glass would be fine with some trim detail at the bottom. If you need privacy you can get a contained blind unit that mounts on interior side of the interior door so you can open/close as needed.
Maureen
12 days ago
last modified: 12 days ago
Is that your main entrance and if so, suggest a style that best complements the exterior vs being too concerned about the interior door. I’d draw the eye and suggest a red door with the frame painted white, so as not to feel as broken up,

If it’s a side entrance, the more light the better and as the exterior style is not as important, complement the interior door.
ShadyWillowFarm
12 days ago
I think we need more pics, but I am inclined to go with full glass to allow for more light and maybe a pretty view?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
12 days ago
I think the full glass door is odd inside a porch inless the exterior is the same and for sure for better light inside the house. I like simple so i would do both the same for sure.

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