DESIGN DRIVEN DOORS. Making over your home’s entryway is easier than ever with the wide range of styles, materials and window options in front doors. Of course, that can be a mixed blessing if you don’t know where to begin. The most important style consideration for an exterior door is whether it complements your home’s architecture.

Window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen offers doors to match Victorian, Craftsman, Colonial and Old World styles. To learn more about the doors below go to jeld-wen.com. These door styles display the following characteristics:

Balanced proportions and squared-off forms complement Craftsman-style homes.

Broad-paneled doors with symmetrical sidelights fit Colonial-inspired entryways.

Grilles, antiquing and distressing characterize Old World elements.

MATERIALS THAT MATTER. Wood, fiberglass and steel are your main choices in exterior doors. Classic architectural styles demand the look of wood—mahogany, oak, poplar, pine, alder, cherry or walnut. Fiberglass cast from solid wood comes close to the look and feel of the real thing and offers a low-maintenance alternative. An insulated steel door is a practical, energy-efficient choice. Door glass and hardware help establish the door’s style and improve its functionality. Balance your choices with the relative importance of light, security and maintenance.

You always have the option to repaint and be done with it, but a new front door does wonders for your home’s curb appeal. Go for it!

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FIBERGLASS. Fiberglass doors offer wood look-alikes with a variety of glass and hardware options.	STEEL. Steel doors resist rust and corrosion and are a good choice for energy efficiency.	WOOD. Custom wood doors can transform a boring entryway into a work of art.