Our Favorite Home Depot Exterior Doors and Design Examples
By: Britteny
Selecting exterior doors for your home is a big decision that can have a major impact on your curb appeal. From style and material to hardware and paint color, there are lots of factors to consider when shopping for exterior doors, which can make the process feel daunting. If you’re in the market for new exterior doors and need some inspiration or guidance, this post is for you.
While we use exterior doors from a wide variety of manufacturers and vendors in our work, this article is dedicated to our go-to options from Home Depot. Keep reading to discover our favorite Home Depot exterior doors and see how we incorporate them into our virtual home designs.
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Craftsman wood front door
This Craftsman-style wood door is one of our go-tos. It features six glass window panes with a natural wood grain and unique knots. There are six different stain options — black, clear, gray, Provincial, Red Chestnut, and Red Mahogany — or you can purchase it unfinished and choose your own stain. We love this rustic exterior door on Craftsman-style homes, bungalows, and cozy cottages.
In the design above, we used the same stain on the front door, columns, fence, and lintels to create a cohesive look. All these wood elements add warmth to the design.
We used the door again in this design with a different stain to match the Bahama shutters, garage door, columns, and accent wall. We also incorporated large sidelights to allow plenty of natural light into the home. Opting for a natural wood look for the front door creates a cozy, welcoming vibe in the entry area.
This door also looks lovely painted. Above, we suggested painting it with Sherwin Williams’ Pure White to match the trim, porch columns and railing, garage door, eaves, fascia, and soffits. All the white accents create a nice contrast with the siding, which is rendered in Benjamin Moore’s Amherst Gray.
Contemporary wood front door
With six horizontal glass windows and sleek hardware, this wood front door has a decidedly contemporary feel. This minimalist door comes unfinished, so you can easily customize it to match the rest of your exterior.
In the rendering above, we recommended painting the door black to match the home’s metal roof and vertical siding. An awning above the door and the planters and light fixtures on each side help make it a focal point.
Below, we rendered the door in Sherwin Williams’ Seaworthy for a fun pop of color. We love how our designers suggested this contemporary door for this painted brick home rather than a more traditional option.
The design below uses this contemporary door twice to create double entry doors. Instead of matching all of this home’s wood elements, we rendered the front and garage doors with a lighter stain than the columns and lintels. This decision adds visual interest to the home and helps the front doors stand out.
Frosted fiberglass front door
Elevate your entry area with this elegant exterior door with tempered decorative glass. In addition to its good looks, this door boasts a bunch of functional benefits too. This low-maintenance product features a frame that’s waterproof and rot-resistant and fiberglass panels designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. This door is also Energy Star qualified, meaning it can help bring down your energy costs.
For the design above, we suggested the black version to match the home’s windows, but the door also comes in white. You can also paint it (more on that below)!
The owner of the home above wanted a more modern look for their property in Arizona, and this sleek door helps achieve the desired aesthetic. It pairs perfectly with the modern garage door and new windows. The door also stands out against the light siding, rendered in Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers.
We also love using a painted version of this exterior door, most frequently on mid-century modern homes, such as the one above. The bold, bluish hue makes the door pop against the wood siding. Painting your front door a statement-making shade is an easy way to incorporate some color into your exterior design.
Smooth fiberglass front door
The Home Depot exterior doors in this design are actually on the second floor, not the first. We used the same door twice on the upper level to create symmetry. Because it’s made mostly from glass, this door is a great option for second-story rooms leading out to a balcony (as seen above), but it can also be used as a main entry door.
We also frequently use this door as a side door. Here, it matches the home’s windows and looks lovely juxtaposed with the dark siding and light stone. We love how this door offers the homeowners an unobstructed view of their outdoor dining space.
Finally, here’s an example in which we used this as a front door option. The black door frame adds just a touch of contrast to this mostly off-white exterior. It also matches the new light fixtures and planters that frame it.
In addition to black, this door comes in a variety of other colors, including white, red, and silver.
Aluminum storm door
Of all the Home Depot exterior doors featured in this roundup, this one is one of our most-used — typically as a secondary door, as demonstrated above. This full-light door features a large section of glass to maximize views. Don’t worry about all the glass though — it’s thermally tempered safety glass, which is stronger and safer than traditional glass.
Other color options include Almond, Sandtone, Terratone, and White.
Our favorite Home Depot exterior doors
Exterior doors can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of your home. They might not take up as much real estate on your façade as the siding or windows, but they’re important nonetheless. When selecting an exterior door for your home, remember to consider factors such as privacy, how much natural light you want to let in, and the climate you live in.
Whether you’re looking for options for your new build or want to replace the doors on your current home, the wide selection of Home Depot exterior doors available should suit your needs. From cool contemporary doors to unfinished rustic styles, there’s something for all homeowners.
Finally, if you need further inspiration, check out these arched front door ideas, this roundup of glass front doors we love, and these black front doors.
From your front door to your back deck, we’ll help you visualize updates to all aspects of your home’s exterior. Then, with our photorealistic rendering in hand, you can move forward with your renovations confidently and avoid making any costly design mistakes. Begin your exterior design project with brick&batten today.
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