How to Design Your Western Entry Door in 6 Easy Steps

By Natalie Leonardelli on May 13, 2026

The entry door to your home can be a defining piece of your home’s design aesthetic, but navigating the plethora of options available can be daunting. From glass options to hardware to panel design, there are many elements to consider, based on your wants and needs. We have put together an easy 6-step selection process so you can put together your perfect entry door. 

1. Glass (Lite)

Choose how you want light and privacy to work together for your home. Your glass selection can be a great way to customize your entryway and make your entrance unique to you. Choose from decortative, clear, privacy, grille design, and blind options to upgrade your home’s exterior.

  • Decorative
  • Privacy
  • Clear / Low-E

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2. Door Material

Select the right balance of beauty, durability, and maintenance. At Western, we offer three differently entry door materials to fit your design needs and budget. Wood doors can be customized to almost any design, while Fiberglass doors offer an economical approach and painting options. Steel doors offer fire-rated capabilities and increased security.

  • Fiberglass
  • Steel
  • Wood
Exterior-Fiberglass-Features

3. Design

Choose from a wide range of styles designed to enhance your curb appeal and ultimately define it’s character. Choosing your lite (glass) size and panel design will set your door apart from the rest. 

  • Craftsman – Flat Panel with or without 1/4 Lite
  • Modern – Flush or Spotlights
  • Traditional – Raised Panel

4. Configuration

Adding features like a sidelite or transom can broaden the overall entrance of your home. Adding specialty glass or grilles to match the entry door look will take the design to another level.

  • Single
  • Double
  • Sidelites
  • Transom 

5. Finishing

Make the door uniquely yours by adding color or stain variations. At Western, we offer a diverse color palette of stock paint and stain to ensure you get the exact finish you want.  Western takes pride in our in-house finishing capabilities and can color match your shade if we don’t have it in our offering. 

  • Stain – Up to 14 Stain Colors based on your door’s species
  • Paint – 41 Colors from Sherwin Williams

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6. Frame & Hardware

Add the finishing touch to your entry door system by selecting the right frame and hardware for you. Choose from a variety of finishes and styles to perfect your vision.

  • Cladding style
  • Door frame
  • Hardware (locks/hinges)
  • Sills

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