Choose wood doors with glass for the space
Begin with where the door will be used. Our glass interior doors share light between rooms, such as a hall and home office, while allowing the doorway to close. They use non-insulated tempered glass and interior framing options.
For an opening to the outdoors, browse our glass exterior doors. These use insulated tempered glass, with Low-E options and weather sealing in pre-hung units. Choosing the right collection keeps the glass and construction suited to the opening, even when a similar design is available for both uses.
Consider the amount and position of the glass
A small pane high in the door brings light through the upper section and leaves more wood below. A tall glass panel gives a broader view between spaces. Dividing that glass into smaller panes adds a pattern that can relate to nearby windows or other doors.
Look at the design from both sides. In a home office, the view through a closed door might include a desk and shelves. At an entry, it might extend from the porch into a hallway. Those sightlines can help you decide where you want clear glass, where a softer view would be useful, and how much of the door should be wood.
Explore clear and decorative glass
Clear glass keeps the view open. Acid-etched and selected patterned glass can reduce how directly you see through the door, while seedy or wavy glass introduces visible texture. The degree of privacy varies with the pattern; decorative glass does not always conceal the view.
Beveled glass adds detail around the edges of the panes. For color and a more defined pattern, explore our stained glass designs. Available choices depend on the door and whether it will be used inside or outside; our craftspeople can help you compare suitable options.
Make the wood frame part of the design
We build our solid wood doors with glass from kiln-dried hardwood using traditional joinery. The width of the wood framing and the size of any lower panels influence the balance of the door as much as the glass does.
African Mahogany comes standard, offering an attractive grain for a stained finish. Interior doors can be made in any of our 17 wood options; exterior choices should suit the door’s weather exposure. Doors arrive unfinished so you can coordinate paint or stain with nearby trim, following our guidance to seal all surfaces before installation.
Choose the interior or exterior collection above, then select a design to customize online. You can work through the size, glass, wood, and installation choices at your own pace, with our team available whenever you need help.
