So, that didn’t answer your question AT ALL! LOL. My hesitation is only: how will it play with your windows? I agree that the craftsman-style doesn’t give you the light (as in lumens as well as opposite of heavy) look you like, but if it continues the line of panes out of the windows right next to it, then it might be less disruptive to the overall look than something totally different. The multi-pane thing gives a sense of barrier without blocking light. The difference between multi and single panes is really psychological – I don’t feel like I’ve truly entered a private, sheltered space if I have to worry about walking around in my bathrobe. I think I’d need to see your house from the outside again to be sure, but I’d go with the frosted full panel or the craftsman, and here’s why. Of course, only con of having 2 doors like that is that the cost now just skyrocketed to nearly twice the price, give or take. We keep our solid door open every sunny day and I have to rotate the foyer rug often so that it doesn’t fade in just that one spot the sun is always hitting. I love love love the idea of a full window-pane door but wanted to mention that. The sun shines through the glass, which is very warm (dog loves to lay in the rays) but it quickly fades rugs and if you decide to forego rugs, may fade your hardwood flooring. Not sure which direction your house faces but the front of my house is hit by the sun nearly all day. Not sure about you, but I’m a wreath-hanger so I like having the ability to hang the wreath on the solid door but when both doors are shut the wreath can be seen through the storm door. We have a Storm Door that is small frame/large single-glass pane along with our regular solid exterior door. (Spoiler alert: It was UPS.) You can speak to the person at the door using your phone, and it also records video each time there’s motion at the door. I was able to pull over, pick up my phone, and see who was at my front door. The other day I was in my car halfway to Home Depot when my doorbell rang. It’s amazing being notified any time there’s motion at my front door and being able to answer the doorbell no matter where I am. As in, everyone should have one of these. Y’all, if you don’t have a Ring doorbell, you need one. Oh, and plus, we just got a Ring doorbell, which I love!! I LOVE IT! I absolutely love that thing. So if someone was determined to get into my house, they have plenty of entry options, so a glass front door doesn’t really seem to take my house from “perfectly secure” to “extremely dangerous.” That’s definitely not the most secure type of door. I also have a glass sliding door in the sunroom. The last time I checked, those were glass also. And of course, we all live in houses filled with windows. And yet, I see them all over Pinterest, Houzz, HGTV, etc. I’ve always heard that glass in front doors isn’t really a good idea. The problem is that Matt isn’t quite sure about it, because it’s almost all glass. My door is in a room filled with windows, so if I want fresh air in that room, I can just open the windows. Remember that door I had on my wish list with the window in it that opened on side hinges? Well, a much as I’d love to have that door, I just don’t need it. I don’t need anything fancy, and I don’t need anything expensive or custom made. I’m going to choose from one of the in-stock steel doors at Home Depot, and I’m just gonna get it done. And fortunately, I texted my people to see if they had time in their schedule to install it before Christmas, and it looks like they do! I also know that my front room won’t feel complete until I get a new door. My living room and entryway have come a long way in the last few days, and I’m feeling so encouraged and energized by the forward momentum. For some reason, that changed last night. I’ve been mulling over the idea of a getting a new front door for a while now, but I didn’t really feel a sense of urgency. I’ve kind of been obsessing over glass front doors today.
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