Selecting the front doors for your home is not always an easy job.
What will it cost to buy? Should it have a screen? Do you prefer a single, double or triple paneled entryway? Should it be in the Manchester style or Edwardian? Is it large enough to accommodate holiday wreaths? Do you want an arched doorway or not? See? There's a lot to think about, not the least of which is what type would actually look best on the front of your house.
Things To Consider Of course, the only way to begin the process is to look at all there is on the market and start narrowing down your choices based on your style and how you need the door to function.
For example, you may choose a heavy, decorative type if your family tends to come into the home by way of the garage.
If it tends to be the most highly trafficked entrance, however, you may want to choose something that opens and shuts with less effort, and perhaps something more durable.
For example, many of the newer vinyl doors come pre-colored and are incredibly tough to dent and scratch.
Wooden Types If a wood door is what you're after, you'll also have to consider the color of the grain.
Many of them come pre-stained just like custom closet doors can.
The less expensive ones are unstained and will need to be colored by the buyer.
The Installation Ease of installation is another consideration.
If you want to perform a complete overhaul of your front entryway, including the look and type of entrance that you have, you'll likely need to hire on help.
This is especially true if you intend to widen the doorway or add windows on either side.
The Interior Doors If you have a lot of interior doors that match, such as bifold closet doors, take these into consideration when you're looking to replace the front doors for your home, especially if these are in close proximity to one another.
Going too far outside of the established style will only look awkward, and may prompt you to replace all of the rest of the them in the house.
What will it cost to buy? Should it have a screen? Do you prefer a single, double or triple paneled entryway? Should it be in the Manchester style or Edwardian? Is it large enough to accommodate holiday wreaths? Do you want an arched doorway or not? See? There's a lot to think about, not the least of which is what type would actually look best on the front of your house.
Things To Consider Of course, the only way to begin the process is to look at all there is on the market and start narrowing down your choices based on your style and how you need the door to function.
For example, you may choose a heavy, decorative type if your family tends to come into the home by way of the garage.
If it tends to be the most highly trafficked entrance, however, you may want to choose something that opens and shuts with less effort, and perhaps something more durable.
For example, many of the newer vinyl doors come pre-colored and are incredibly tough to dent and scratch.
Wooden Types If a wood door is what you're after, you'll also have to consider the color of the grain.
Many of them come pre-stained just like custom closet doors can.
The less expensive ones are unstained and will need to be colored by the buyer.
The Installation Ease of installation is another consideration.
If you want to perform a complete overhaul of your front entryway, including the look and type of entrance that you have, you'll likely need to hire on help.
This is especially true if you intend to widen the doorway or add windows on either side.
The Interior Doors If you have a lot of interior doors that match, such as bifold closet doors, take these into consideration when you're looking to replace the front doors for your home, especially if these are in close proximity to one another.
Going too far outside of the established style will only look awkward, and may prompt you to replace all of the rest of the them in the house.