The entry door is a major focal point for the exterior of your home. The door should be inviting, it should match the style of your home as well as your personal tastes. There are many options to choose from, but regardless of what you choose, you also need to ensure that it fits the current door opening, swings the appropriate way, and that hardware is on the correct side.
A 15-lite entry door is a popular choice for back entrances. Lite entry doors have glass panels; the 15-lite entry gives the effect of having a glass door without all the glass! It is a good way to provide a room with even more natural sunlight. A 4-paneled with a half circle lite, which contains the half-circle glass at the top to provide minimal light, provides you with plenty of extra privacy.
The 6-paneled door is the most common door in both people's homes and builders' hardware stores. Without any windows or lites, it provides complete privacy into your home. If you are not looking to shut out the sunlight and the rest of the world completely, try a 2-paneled door with a window; you can enjoy beautiful sunlight and see who is at the door. Another popular and beautiful option is a door with an oval lite, which provides a more upscale impression. Of course, there is also the option of a custom door tailored to your desires.
Door hinges and other door accessories are just as important as the door itself. All accessories, even down the hinges, should match the style of the door and the home. It is easy to find door hardware manufacturers that sell matching doorbells, door knockers, letterboxes, even lights. You want to create a cohesive, professional look. Finishes are just as varied as the door styles themselves. They are made from bronze, copper, brass, Victorian, and modern hardware. Pick whichever matches the exterior of your home; more elegant hardware should be on the front entry door as opposed to a side door leading to the kitchen.
Deadbolts are not a necessity, but they will certainly add more protection to your home. A double-cylinder deadbolt is operated with a key both inside and outside the door, and offers even more security than a single-cylinder. Door knockers are not technically necessary since everyone has a doorbell, but they add a beautiful old world appeal and charm to the home.
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