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Come Inside: Glass Front Doors That Let in the Light
Glass front doors can strike the perfect balance between protecting privacy and creating an entrance that's bright and inviting
Most people like to flood their home’s interior with as much natural light as possible, and the front door is a good opportunity to sneak in a little extra brightness to make it that bit more open and welcoming. But privacy and security come into play when it comes to the entrance to your home, and the door options available to you will depend on how open your home is to the street. These inspiring front doors all feature glass in different ways, and all complement their contemporary facades and interiors beautifully. One of them might just be the perfect fit for your house.
All glass. When the house is shielded from the street by a front wall or fence, or even a barrier of natural hedging or trees, a front door that incorporates as much glass as possible makes sense. More glass has been added on either side and over the door to make this entrance extra light and bright.
Square set. Frosted glass can be just the thing for front entries that need to keep the outdoor world out. The light is diffused and soft rather than bright and harsh, which could be just the effect you’re going for. For those on a tight budget, carefully applying contact (patterned or semi-transparent) will protect your privacy but still let in the light, just as frosted glass does.
Open house. A door can afford to be completely solid when it’s surrounded by a glass wall open to the view like this one. A glass door could well be overkill.
Step inside this light-filled home
Step inside this light-filled home
Grand entrance. Glass is the only way to go for this spectacular entrance. This home’s design protects the interior from nosy passers-by, and the light bouncing off the water amplifies the amount of light penetrating inside.
Crime watch. Consider security when you’re selecting a front door, too. Security film can be applied to the inside of glass panels in your entrance which makes it very difficult for burglars to break through. Double-cylinder deadbolt locks are an alternative solution (burglars can’t break a panel and reach around to unlock the door from the inside), but these can pose dangers when you need to exit the house in a hurry – they require a key to open from the inside as well as the outside.
Big picture. If you love Mid-century Modern design, build the period’s telltale geometric forms into your front door and continue the theme in the windows facing the street. Tying in your door’s design to a home’s front facade can give it serious street cred.
Heavy duty. Textural detail is a variation on frosting that can lend avant-garde style to a contemporary space. Mix it up with elements of steel and you have yourself a front door that combines function with flair. Door swing and the door’s size and weight are important factors to consider. This custom-made door has been pivot-hung to cope with its hefty dimensions.
See through. If your front door is positioned in a way that reveals little about the goings on in your house to a passer-by happening to glance inside, glass can be used far more freely. This double-door design lets in plenty of light through its vertical panes without sacrificing on style.
This door takes the opposite approach in order to protect privacy but allows in what light it can through narrow slits.
Artistic endeavour. There’s no need to be conservative when it comes to your front door – if it sits well with your home’s facade and lifts its street appeal, you can’t go wrong.
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What kind of entrance would your dream home have? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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