Whether replacing the front door of a home or deciding on the look of a front door for a new home, this offers the opportunity to elevate the style by utilizing decorative glass. Numerous design and color combinations are available to you, as well as options that provide privacy while incorporating an appealing design that will make a statement as the focal point of the home. Many options are also energy-efficient, making beautiful décor an easy choice.
Clear Glass
Adding a clear glass front door to your design can be a simple way to complement the style of the rest of the home, especially when you add a grid to the design of the door. As an example, Colonial and Craftsman-style homes are often found to have both doors and windows with a grid design, maintaining the aesthetic of that style. Clear glass is a classic, popular choice that works well with most designs and styles. Though there’s little privacy offered, this can be fixed with a curtain or even a grid pattern to make the door not just one pane of glass.
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Beveled Glass
Created by having the edges of the glass cut and polished to a specific angle and width, beveled glass achieves a certain effect that speaks for itself in the simple beauty it offers. The result creates thinner glass on the edges with embellishments to create an elegant style that works well for storm doors and patio doors alike.
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Privacy Glass
Letting in light while obscuring views, privacy glass offers a high level of just that – privacy. Offering energy efficiency as well, this style does well to keep heat in or out depending on the seasonal need. This glass also prevents UV rays from reaching in, offering protection to precious parts of the home that clients don’t want to fade. Beautiful on any door, privacy glass can stand alone or add flair to a more intricate design.
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Art Glass
Available in many colors and offering a stained glass look, art glass creates a statement and makes an impact. This glass style allows the creative mind to suggest it to their client to have their vision flow through the design, offering original art and curb appeal to the homes of your clients. You can apply this to many home design styles as well, offering a classic or contemporary look, and even offering privacy with glass options that offer a frosted look while still allowing plenty of light in.
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Decorative Glass
This style combines clear beveled, colorful, and privacy glass options to create a unique, appealing design that improves curb appeal while preserving the privacy of the home. Each design can be totally unique based on the shapes, colors, and styles of glass, complementing home style and making their home a standout in their neighborhood. Whether you use all clear glass, all privacy glass, all colorful glass, or a unique mix of everything, your clients are sure to enjoy it for years to come.
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If your clients are looking to increase their curb appeal with a uniquely beautiful front door, incorporating decorative glass is a beautiful way to do so. Whether they’re looking to incorporate more privacy or more style, stunning options can be discovered from the manufacturers of WDMA.
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