Top Front Door Styles and Types for Your Custom Home

Front door styles are one thing that most people might not think much about, but they are something that the Meg & Co. team can obsess over. If you’ve ever strolled through the streets of Italy or France, you know exactly what we mean. They provide safety, lead you in, and create a barrier while offering access to friends and family. A door sets the tone for what lies beyond—it’s the first impression of any space.

When it comes to exterior doors, they do so much more than just protect your home. They add curb appeal, elevate your home’s style, and set the vibe for the entire house. From timeless shaker doors to sleek slab styles, every choice can transform the look and feel of your entryway. Shaker is classic and versatile, slab is modern and minimalist, and the options are practically endless.

We open dozens of doors every day without a second thought—but maybe that’s because they don’t look as stunning as the ones we’re about to share. Let’s take a closer look at five beautiful front door styles we recently installed in our latest projects, and get inspired to make yours unforgettable!

Arched All-Glass Steel Double Doors

These black front door styles are nothing short of a masterpiece. Combining black steel for a sense of safety and security with glass for openness and light, they create a perfect balance of strength and elegance. The transparency of glass invites a sense of freedom and makes this space feel welcoming, while also flooding your entryway with natural light.

Glass doors are particularly ideal for entryways with limited space, as they blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, making the area feel larger and more connected to the surrounding environment.

The arched design truly adds a grandiose touch. Arches have been a hallmark of architectural beauty for centuries, from Mesopotamia to Ancient Rome, where they served both practical and aesthetic purposes in city gates, bridges, and buildings. Today, these arched double doors, often referred to as “French doors,” carry that same legacy of beauty.

When you see arched glass steel double doors like these, it’s impossible not to think of a magnificent old French château. They’re more than just doors—they’re a statement piece.

15 Lite Exterior Door Style

This beautiful 15-lite wooden front door style brings both character and functionality to your home. Its design allows plenty of natural light to flow into the house, even if your home faces north, ensuring a bright and welcoming interior. Set against a painted brick exterior, the door’s rectangular shape pairs perfectly with the stone arch of the entryway, creating a visually striking contrast. Above, the triangular gable balances the arch and door, forming a harmonious and well-thought-out design.

It’s clear this home had both an architect and a designer involved, as every element feels intentional. The combination of architectural shapes adds depth and charm to the exterior. The front door is further enhanced by a European-style black outdoor lantern, completing this elegant look. Together, these details elevate the home’s curb appeal and make a lasting impression with these front door styles.

4 Lite Exterior Door

This beautiful 4 lite door, with its rich charcoal finish, creates an elegant focal point for the home’s entrance. Designed with clean lines and clear glass panes it’s a stunner. The black hinges subtly complement the door’s finish, creating a cohesive, modern look. Framed by a natural stone arch, the door blends well with its surroundings. Above, a centered copper hanging lantern completes the curb appeal, casting warm, inviting light.

Known for its durability and resistance to corrosion, the copper lantern adds a vintage-inspired yet modern aesthetic to the entryway.

This black front door is perfect for this contemporary cottage-style custom-built home and is another great example of a rectangular door being wrapped by an arched entryway.

Custom Front Door Styles

This French-inspired, floor-to-ceiling 8-lite door is another stylish and functional option for your home. We paired ours beautifully with the warmth of red brick. This door truly brings a traditional yet timeless charm to this entryway while offering a welcoming, open feel thanks to its expansive glass panes. The single swing door design adds to its practicality, making it a perfect fit for various spaces.

This door is built to withstand harsh weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind, ensuring it remains strong and reliable for years. When it comes to security, these doors are a standout choice. Their robust construction makes them resistant to forceful entry, providing safety for your family and deterring potential intruders.

Another benefit of this door is its low-maintenance design. Resistant to rust and corrosion, it requires only regular cleaning and occasional finishing to maintain its sleek appearance over time.

Craftsman Front Door

This 3-panel craftsman-style double front door is a perfect choice for those who value privacy, as it features a solid design with no glass. Natural light is provided by the transom window above, making it an ideal option for south-facing homes that want to maintain a balance of brightness and privacy.

This door complements the craftsman-style home beautifully, blending with the architectural details. Craftsman homes, known for their emphasis on natural materials like wood, stone, and brick, often feature spacious front porches with tapered columns, low-pitched gabled roofs, and wide overhanging eaves. The solid wood door aligns perfectly with the style’s focus on durability, warmth, and timeless design, making it a functional and aesthetic fit for this home type.

12-Lite Clear Glass Exterior Door

At Meg & Co, we absolutely love front door styles like this French-inspired 12-lite clear glass exterior door. Painted in accessible beige, it strikes the perfect balance between style and function. The partially obscured design adds just the right amount of privacy while still allowing natural light to flood the entryway. Its recessed placement between two sections of the house gives it a unique, almost hidden charm. Doors with glass, whether full-length or two-thirds, create an open, airy feel, making any entrance more inviting.

Exterior Door with Two Sidelights and Rectangular Transom

This stunning 6-lite exterior door, complete with two sidelights and a rectangular transom, is the perfect way to elevate your entryway. The sidelights on either side of the door not only brighten your space with natural light but also create the illusion of a wider, more open entrance. Meanwhile, the transom above the door adds height and grandeur, giving your entryway an elegant, welcoming look. Together, the sidelights and transom transform a simple single door into a statement piece, making your home feel more spacious and inviting.

There are countless stunning architectural styles of homes today, and each one starts with a unique front door. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of Victorian designs or prefer the charm of French provincial house style, the front door sets the tone for your home.

If you’re in Idaho and looking for a contractor to build you a custom home, Meg & Co is here to help. We specialize in designing homes that reflect your style, starting with the perfect front door to complement your vision. A custom home in Twin Falls, Idaho, offers more than just a house—it’s a chance to live in a vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty and economic growth.

Let us help you create a front door—and a home—that welcomes you and reflects your unique lifestyle.