When choosing a front door for your house, you probably want one that looks the most attractive. Besides aesthetics, there are other factors that should be considered when deciding whether to get a double door or a single door.

• Size – the size of your house is important when choosing a door. Although a double door might fit height wise, it might make your home look stubby. High walls work the best with double doors and it is also structurally best. A double door should also only be considered if the width of the walls isn’t too narrow. Wall space works the same way as white space on a piece of art. Utilising it is important so that the image doesn’t look overbearing.
• Style – Many double doors come in different styles that aren’t similar to single doors. This is based on preference and the style of your windows. Contemporary styles give the house a modern appearance. These doors usually have frost glass to give it a modern effect. You could opt for a rustic style. Match black window frames to the wooden panel door for a rustic appeal. You don’t have to match the rounded arches of the doors with the arches of the windows, if you don’t want to.
• Material – The general home owner prefers a wooden double door for the traditional aspect. Wood is a harder material that doesn’t perish or break easily. Although, glass as the primary feature of the double door does look stunning, you would have to make sure that the material is durable and the area is safe. Glass is better for back doors and sliding doors instead.
• Space – You might have more than enough space on the outside but is there enough space on the inside? There shouldn’t be any obstructions around the doors in case of fires, burglaries, and for general entry. The path in which the door opens also shouldn’t knock into other doors and objects.

The big question is: Which door is most compatible for your home and family? A single door is the general choice for most homes but it could create a simpler appearance, especially if it is a large house. A double door on the other hand, is not suitable for all homes because of its size. For larger homes the double front door does, however, have a more attractive appearance because of the variety of custom door designs they come in.