Double Front Doors
Shop double doors for a distinctive paired look, from substantial solid panels to full-lite glazed and mixed panel-and-glass designs. Start with your location: an exterior entrance, an interior passage, or a patio connection. Then consider everyday access and whether you want the pair alone or surrounding fixed elements. Available options vary by product and application.
Browse the doors below to compare looks.
Double front doors use a paired entry layout with two door panels rather than one, creating a wider-looking, more balanced front entry with a stronger curb presence.
Browse the double front door options in the product grid below to compare styles, glass designs, and privacy levels at a glance, then select a door to see full specifications and options.
If you’re still deciding, the sections below the grid offer quick guidance on when this configuration makes sense, how it compares to sidelites or a wider single door, and what to review before you choose.
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96" Double 3/4 Lite 4 Lite SDL DoorCraft Mahogany DoorNow Only $2,459.80 Regular Price $3,514.00 -
96" Double 3/4 Lite 6 Lite SDL DoorCraft Mahogany DoorNow Only $2,569.70 Regular Price $3,671.00 -
96" Double Square Top Arch Lite 6 Lite TDL DoorCraft Mahogany Door w/Textured GlassNow Only $2,662.80 Regular Price $3,804.00 -
80" Double 2/3 Lite 4 Lite SDL DoorCraft Mahogany DoorNow Only $2,259.60 Regular Price $3,228.00 -
96" Double 2 Panel Square Mahogany DoorNow Only $2,918.30 Regular Price $4,169.00 -
96" Clear Colonial 12 Lite Fixed Grilles Smooth Full Lite Fiberglass Double DoorNow Only $2,718.36 Regular Price $3,397.80 -
96" Arch Top 4 Lite SDL Mahogany/Alder Fiberglass Double DoorNow Only $5,986.40 Regular Price $8,552.00 -
80" Double 2/3 Lite 6 Lite SDL DoorCraft Mahogany DoorNow Only $2,275.00 Regular Price $3,250.00 -
36" x 96" Double Arch Top 6 Lite SDL DoorCraft Mahogany DoorNow Only $3,627.40 Regular Price $5,182.00 - 96" Double Square Top Arch Lite 6 Lite TDL DoorCraft Mahogany Door w/Bevel IGNow Only $2,811.20 Regular Price $4,016.00
- ValueSeries |36" x 80" Craftsman 6-lite SDL Mahogany Double DoorNow Only $1,883.00 Regular Price $2,690.00
- 80" Double 2/3 Lite Marginal 9 Lite SDL DoorCraft Mahogany DoorNow Only $2,393.30 Regular Price $3,419.00
- IMPACT | 80" Double 3/4 Lite 1 Panel 6 Lite SDL Mahogany/Alder DoorNow Only $5,426.00 Regular Price $7,751.43
- ValueSeries |96" 3/4 Lite Flush Glazed Double DoorNow Only $2,770.60 Regular Price $3,958.00
- ValueSeries|80" 3/4 Lite Smooth Flush Glazed Wide View Double DoorNow Only $1,558.90 Regular Price $2,227.00
- 96" Low-E Craftsman 6 Lite 2 Panel SDL Smooth Fiberglass Double DoorNow Only $3,388.23 Regular Price $4,235.70
- 80" Satin Etch Modern Pulse Ari 3-Lite Smooth Fiberglass Double DoorNow Only $3,095.29 Regular Price $3,869.25
- 80" Clear Colonial 15 Lite Fixed Grilles Smooth Full Lite Fiberglass Double DoorNow Only $1,917.23 Regular Price $2,397.15
- 80" Chord Colonial 10 Lite SDL Smooth Full Lite Fiberglass Double DoorNow Only $3,820.82 Regular Price $4,776.45
- 80" Full Lite Smooth Fiberglass Double DoorNow Only $2,752.94 Regular Price $5,505.89
- 96" Full Lite, 18 Lite GBG Colonial Smooth Fiberglass Double Door, HVHZ ImpactNow Only $6,462.23 Regular Price $12,924.45
- 96" Full Lite, 18 Lite GBG Colonial Smooth Fiberglass Double Door, WBD ImpactNow Only $5,882.42 Regular Price $11,764.83
How to choose double front doors
If double doors feel right, narrow the options by your biggest tradeoffs first, then compare details.
- Confirm that you want two working panels instead of a single door with sidelites or a wider single door.
- Pick your style direction and shape: arched or square-top.
- Decide how much glass you want and how private the entry should feel.
- Check daily use, including the active door side, traffic flow, and hardware.
- Use material and finish as your last filters once the look is set.
Double doors vs. a single door with sidelites or transoms
A true double front door uses two moving panels. Sidelites and transoms are fixed glass parts. They add daylight and make the entry look wider, but they do not create a two-door layout.
- Choose double doors if you want paired symmetry and the option to open both panels for a larger opening.
- Choose sidelites or transoms if you want more light and visual width with simpler daily use.
Double doors vs. a wider single door
A wider single door can feel cleaner and simpler because it has one main panel. Double doors create a more formal, centered look and can give you more access when both panels are open.
If you want one-panel use and a restrained look, a wider single door may fit better. If you want balance, presence, and occasional wide access, double front doors are usually the better fit.
Choose a style direction and shape
Double front doors work with traditional, craftsman, contemporary, and farmhouse looks. The final style comes from the panel shape, glass pattern, finish, and overall form.
- Traditional: Shaped or raised panels, decorative glass, and more detail feel classic and formal.
- Craftsman: Simple panel layouts with balanced lines feel grounded and built in.
- Contemporary: Clean lines, little paneling, and simple glass feel modern.
- Farmhouse: Straightforward shapes and warm finishes feel welcoming.
If you're not sure where to start, use the shape as a quick guide:
- Arched double doors often feel more traditional or elegant.
- Square-top and flush-profile designs often feel cleaner and more modern.
Decide on glass and privacy
Privacy usually depends more on glass choice than on the double-door layout itself. More glass brings in more daylight and gives a more open look. Less glass feels more private.
- More glass: Brighter entry, more openness from the curb.
- Less glass: More privacy, stronger door-focused curb appeal.
- Textured or decorative glass: A middle ground that keeps the entry bright without clear views.
Before you choose, think about sightlines from the street, porch, driveway, and nearby homes.
Check how the entry will work day to day
Most homeowners use one active door for daily traffic and open the second panel when they need more space. As you compare options, think about:
- Active door side: Pick the side that matches your usual path.
- Swing direction: Make sure the swing works with porch depth, railings, stairs, and furniture.
- Hardware fit: Double doors need matched handlesets, locks, and a secure meeting point.
Use material and finish as secondary filters
After the look is set, material helps narrow the list based on upkeep and style.
- Fiberglass is often easier to care for and keeps a steady look.
- Wood is often more adaptable and warm, but it needs more finish care.
Also think about sun, weather, and how often you want to refinish or maintain the entry.
Quick buyer checklist
- Two working panels are the right choice, not sidelites or a wider single door.
- The home's exterior suits the added presence of a paired entry.
- You've chosen a shape, such as arched or square-top, and a general style direction.
- You've decided on glass amount and privacy level, such as clear, textured, or obscure.
- You've considered daily use: active door side, swing, and hardware needs.
- Material and finish match your upkeep needs and climate.
FAQ
No. Sidelites are fixed glass panels. Double front doors use two working panels.
They fit best on wider openings, but the right size still depends on your home. Use the opening, style, and curb look as your guide.
A single door is simpler. Double doors give you a wider opening when both panels are open.
No. Glass choice matters more than the number of doors. Decorative, privacy, and textured glass can keep the entry bright without clear views.
Traditional, craftsman, contemporary, and farmhouse looks are common. Arched shapes often feel more traditional, while square-top and flush-profile designs often feel more modern.
Treat material as a later choice. Fiberglass is easier to care for. Wood offers more custom work, but it needs more finish care.
Double Doors Buyer Guide
Start with how you will use the opening, then decide how much glass and surrounding detail you want. The operating arrangement matters as much as the paired appearance.
Everyday Access with Double Doors
For routine trips, an arrangement with one everyday panel lets you pass through without opening both doors. This is the active panel; the passive or inactive panel normally stays secured.
If moving large objects or handling more traffic matters, choose a pair whose second panel is designed to open, because opening both gives more usable width than the active panel alone.
Solid and Glazed Double Doors
Solid-panel doors suit visual screening and a substantial door face because they have no transparent panel. Full-lite glazed designs favor a glass-focused look, with glazing that admits daylight and allows views.
Mixed panel-and-glass designs, such as half-lite doors, combine solid structure with a smaller glazed area. If you want light and views without making glass the dominant feature, start there. The divided-lite glass guide compares glass types in more detail.
Match the Application to the Location
For a weather-exposed entrance, start with an exterior pair: outdoor exposure is the deciding requirement, not appearance alone. An interior pair suits dividing indoor spaces.
A patio connection puts outdoor access and views at the center of the choice, so weigh the everyday operating arrangement alongside the amount of glass you want. The French door guide covers that style in more detail.
Pair Only, Sidelights, or Transom
A pair-only unit, the two doors and their frame, suits an opening planned for the pair alone. Where the opening and design call for more width, sidelights add fixed glass at the sides; a transom adds height above the pair instead. For a rounded top, browse arched exterior double doors.
For a replacement, the whole existing assembly, not just the moving panels, sets the space available. Net-frame dimensions describe the outside of the complete frame, rough-opening dimensions describe the opening in the wall, and the door size categories help you start from the right size.
Wood Grain, Smooth, or Primed Surfaces
Smooth and mahogany surfaces lead the selection: smooth faces suit painted color and clean modern lines, while mahogany shows warm, natural grain. Woodgrain surfaces bring a wood look to fiberglass, knotty alder adds visible knots for a rustic entrance, and primed doors arrive ready for your own paint color.
Prefinished Color Families
Prefinished interior pairs come in factory colors, from the bright Snow White and softly textured Bianco Noble to the gray-toned Gray Oak and deep Veralinga Oak. Choose a light color to keep a room open and bright, or a darker woodgrain to make the pair a feature.
Double Doors by Home Style
Contemporary modern homes lead the selection with flush and full-lite pairs, while Colonial homes suit symmetrical raised-panel pairs. Rustic, old-world entrances call for knotty alder and plank designs, and Arts and Crafts homes suit Craftsman pairs with upper glass.
Before You Order
- +The listed application matches your location, including exterior use for a weather-exposed entrance.
- +The pair-only, sidelight, or transom arrangement matches your plan.
- +The complete unit's net-frame and rough-opening dimensions suit the measured opening.
- +The operating arrangement, handing, and side of the everyday panel suit your layout, including whether the second panel opens.
- +The panel appearance and listed glass treatment or privacy rating provide the look and screening you want.
- +The listed product material is the material you intend to order.
- +The swing direction and clearance suit the available space.
- +The slab or prehung format and included hardware or components match what you need.
For project steps, see the double-door installation instructions.
Questions About Double Doors
Double doors use two adjacent hinged door panels within one opening, with their vertical edges meeting at the center when closed. A pair with a second panel designed to open suits occasional wider passage. A single door with fixed sidelights offers a wider overall arrangement, but only the door panel opens for passage. If you prefer one operating door with fixed elements beside it, browse doors with two sidelights.
No. Textured, frosted, or other obscuring glass transmits light while reducing clear visibility compared with clear glass, and the level of privacy depends on the specific glass design.
Not unless that product explicitly documents exterior use. An interior designation alone does not establish suitability for a weather-exposed entrance, even when the doors have the look you want for the outside of your home.
No. Sidelights beside the doors and a transom above them are fixed elements, not operating door panels. They expand the overall arrangement, while wider passage through the pair comes from opening a second panel designed to open.
