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You know a project is going to be interesting when your client is an architect. This one was no exception. The goal? A black front door that would make a bold architectural statement—without shouting. Every element was about restraint, balance, and subtle, deliberate choices. The result is one of the cleanest, most quietly striking modern […]

One of the questions I get asked most often is: Which is better—steel or fiberglass doors? The honest answer? It depends. Each material has its strengths, and the choice between a steel door and a fiberglass door usually comes down to what the project needs in terms of scale, durability, design flexibility, and overall aesthetics.

While our feed lately has been filled with sleek, modern entries and minimal fiberglass door designs, that doesn’t mean we’re limited to one look. Far from it. Classic and decorative styles are still very much part of what we do—and this project is a great example of how we bring traditional elegance into updated spaces.

Here’s another take on the classic two-panel fiberglass door—and a perfect example of how subtle differences in size, proportion, and detail can totally shift the feel of a door. If you’ve seen the previous post, you’ll notice a lot of similarities. Both doors are contemporary woodgrain fiberglass doors, finished in paint and equipped with multipoint

One of the more interesting trends over the past several years has been the growing shift from traditional double door setups to large single doors—especially as 42-inch wide fiberglass doors have become more widely available across different manufacturers. This transition has opened up a lot of design freedom. A typical builder-grade double door with a

Over the last few years, fiberglass entry doors with engraved linear patterns have seen a huge surge in popularity. What started as a way to imitate traditional plank-style wood doors has evolved into something much more modern and design-forward. Today, we’re seeing a wide range of engraved styles—everything from minimalist straight-line patterns to more complex

Adversity breeds character—and often sparks creativity. I’ve had to remind myself of that more times than I’d like to admit, especially when I find myself backed into a corner trying to solve a problem on the fly. This project was one of those times. It would have been easier (and cheaper) to just follow what

The two-panel door—especially when the upper panel is replaced with glass—is easily one of the most versatile steel door designs out there. It’s simple, adaptable, and surprisingly transformative. Depending on the glass style, the exterior color, and the hardware finish, the overall look and feel of the door can shift dramatically. You can make it

Oversized entry doors make a statement. A 42-inch wide steel door, in particular, carries both visual impact and design challenges. But what happens when that width is combined with a standard 80-inch door height instead of the more typical 96-inch size? That’s where proportion and detail matter more than ever. Why Wide Doors at Standard

Learning on the Job: Custom Architrave Build for a Front Door No matter how long you’ve been in the trade, there’s always something new to learn—and this custom front door project reminded me of that in the best way. The challenge here was replicating a unique interior header trim piece, also known as an architrave,