Custom Front Doors: An In-Depth Look

Published: June 16, 2022

The right front door will increase your home's beauty, curb appeal, security, and value. Your entryway is the focal point of your home's façade and the front door is its most prized asset. It's easy to understand why many of us still like our doors to be made of wood. Nothing else matches the material's warmth and satisfying heft or offers so many design options. Give your home the entrance it deserves with one of our expertly handcrafted front entry doors. Custom made by our expert craftsmen, each wooden front door will introduce your home with elegance and artistry.

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Spring is the perfect time to refresh and renew your home. If your home's front entrance is not presenting the style and curb appeal you desire, changing your existing door with a new custom wooden door will add instant beauty and value to your home. Replacing your front door is one of the fastest, easiest and most rewarding home improvements you can make. In fact, updating your front door can increase the perceived value of your home by many times the cost of the door itself, providing an excellent return on investment. So whether you're nestled happily in your home for the long term, or looking to sell, replacing your existing entrance door is a great way to refresh the appeal and value of your home.

Wood doors are the most common type with versatility and beauty as their strong suits. Natural-finish stock and custom wood doors come in oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany, maple, and teak to name a few.

The Pros of Wood Front Doors:

Character & Style — Wood is undoubtedly the go-to material if you're trying to achieve a high-end, architecturally unique entryway. Though some non-wooden doors can be made to look like wood, you won't get true character from anything but a real wood door.
Easy to Repair — Wood is easily sanded and refinished if you run into any superficial weathering or scratches making maintenance for any damages pretty easy. Wood will hide scratches or dents better than fiberglass or steel as they don't have the texture to hide those small damages.
Energy Efficient — Solid wood front doors have a natural R-value that can help protect your home from the elements. While a wood door won't be as energy efficient as some high-end fiberglass door that are stuffed with insulators, you'll still get a goodamount of protection as long as you choose a solid hardwood option.

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Selecting the Perfect Custom Wood Door

A well-chosen wood door does more than fill an opening; it sets the tone for an entire room or entryway. Interior doors influence how spaces flow together, while exterior doors establish the first impression of your home. When selecting a custom door, consider three primary factors: the architectural style of your home, the functional requirements of the opening, and the wood species that best complements your existing millwork.

For traditional and colonial homes, raised-panel doors with six or eight panels create a classic look. Contemporary and transitional homes lean toward flat-panel or Shaker-style doors with clean lines. Louvered doors are ideal for closets, laundry rooms, and utility spaces where airflow matters. French doors with glass panels open up sightlines between rooms while maintaining the ability to close off spaces for privacy or climate control.

Wood species matters both aesthetically and structurally. Red Oak and White Oak are among the hardest domestic species, making them excellent choices for high-traffic exterior doors. Mahogany offers superior dimensional stability and a rich grain pattern prized for front entries. For interior doors that will be painted, Poplar provides a smooth, affordable substrate. Estate Millwork builds every door using mortise-and-tenon joinery with hardwood dowel pins, ensuring joints that will not loosen over a lifetime of daily use.

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