Talking about front doors with side window there are numerous ideas that can be taken into account while designing the entrance of your dreams. There are several factors that contribute to the overall impression you create for a front entryway:
- the position of the doorway,
- the design of the entryway,
- the pattern of the glass,
- the color of the door,
- the layout of the windows.
Sidelites are another element you can experiment with. This article will explain what a sidelite is, the advantages it can have for your front entryway, and the types of glass to use to match the architectural style of your house.
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Front Doors With Side Window Types and Styles
Front doors often come with a side window or sidelite. Sidelites are tall, narrow, vertical windows matching the height of a door. Front doors with two sidelights, one on each side, are common as well. Although sidelites can also be used to cover wide windows, back doors, side doors, they are most frequently found at the front door of a house.
A number of houses and townhouses frame their front doors with side windows. At Vinyl Light we produce exterior front doors for your house to pick from with side windows and a window above, also known as a transom.
Here are the general types and styles of steel and fiberglass doors with side windows:
- Single doors with one side window.
- Single doors with one side window and transom.
- Single doors with two side windows.
- Single doors with two side windows and transom.
- Double doors with two side windows.
- Double doors with two side windows and transom.
Front Doors With Side Windows Ideas and Trends
Front doors with side windows have lots of benefits, which are combined to make a unique area to greet guests and add a visual appeal to the entrance of your house.
These benefits are:
- Natural outdoor light,
- Larger doors, better views,
- Safety & privacy,
- Better aesthetics.
Other than the all possible doors design ideas available, let’s have a closer look at something that really stands out.
Some customers instead of double doors pick single doors with an enlarged window on one side.
This entry door configuration gives your entry an even more special appearance and character. Check the pictures of our doors’ works on our website. Lots of the best-looking examples have solid door slabs of different designs accompanied with an extra large side window.
Here are the ideas for such front doors with enlarged side window panels to create an even more outstanding look for your facade:
- Steel and fiberglass doors with right extra large sidelite.
- Steel and fiberglass doors with left extra-large side windows.
- Steel and fiberglass doors with right extra large sidelite and a transom.
- Steel and fiberglass doors with left extra large side window and a transom.
Front Doors With One Side Window Ideas
A door sidelite is a lovely and useful feature of any home or commercial building.
Front doors with one side window can be customized with:
- Any custom exterior color.
- Any custom interior color.
- Any custom colors for both - interior and exterior.
- Custom door sizes.
- Regular or shaped glass slab insert.
- A number of custom glass insert designs to pick from our catalogs.
- Durable hardware.
One side panel window can be customized for your front doors with:
- Custom height according to the height of your door.
- Custom width of a sidelite.
- Custom energy-efficient glass insert designs to pick from our catalogs - clear, pattern, decorative, privacy etc.
In terms of their types the sidelites can be:
- Full glazed;
- With a panel;
- With kick panel;
- Operating.
Front Doors With Side Window Replacement in Toronto and the GTA
Single and double doors with sidelights are a great option if you're buying a front door for a newly constructed home as well as replacing an old door. With new technologies applied, our durable doors are more environmentally friendly and secure.
Vinyl Light windows and doors provides and installs front doors with side window throughout Toronto, GTA and Ontario. Contact us any time to arrange your free consultation to get help with your future custom build front doors with one side window, two sidelites, transoms and more. Choosing and installing the ideal entrance door for your lovely home is something we are pleased to help you with!
