Style, safety, and functionality are all important to consider when designing a new front door. Here are 12 trending front door styles for your consideration.
Front Door Trends for Every Taste
Whether you’re shopping for glass front doors, solid wood doors, or iron doors, one thing rings true: Every bespoke door design starts with inspiration.
That’s why all of Clark Hall’s front door styles are fully customizable to fit whatever opening you have, from single and double doors to sidelights and a transom. At Clark Hall, your sketch is our command.
Ready to bring your vision to life? Read on to explore the most popular front door trends of 2025.
Popular Modern Front Door Trends
1. Expanded Entryways
Double doors and other expansive entryway designs are trending, and with good reason. The excess space created by this style gives an air of simple luxury that’s unattainable with most other design styles, infusing the home with a warm and welcoming appeal that’s timeless, classic, and functional.
Double doors or a large pivot front door would provide more benefits than simply extending the width of your entryway, however. They also elevate your exterior architecture and allow more light inside your foyer—bathing your home in a gorgeous, effortless infusion of natural light.
2. Arched Doorways
Drawing inspiration from a rich historical past, arched doorways offer homes a luxe, modern look. It’s an ideal option for homeowners who wish to keep their single panel entry doors while still creating an expansive and charming atmosphere across the home’s exterior.
Want to learn more about front door trends in your area? Contact our design experts!
3. Stylish Accessories
Exterior doors wouldn’t be complete without a dash of personal style. Accessorization of exterior outdoor spaces always comes down to personal preference—however, if you’re not sure where to start, consider upgrading doorknobs, customizing your door frame, and investing in decorative locks or knockers for additional points of flair.
You can also make a statement by updating your entry door with wreaths and other decor elements to match the season, creating a magazine-worthy grand entrance to welcome your guests.
4. Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Materials
In the modern-day consumer era, customers want items that work for them. Beyond the known trend of sustainability in build materials and style, a secondary focus or “trend” has emerged: energy and water efficiency from beam to beam of your door.
Common materials used for doors that follow this trend include timber, fiberglass, and steel. Each offers unique benefits when it comes to energy and water efficiency, so each should be evaluated for its potential benefit in your climate before you make a final purchase decision.
5. Natural Nods
Want to bring a touch of nature to your front door? You’re not alone. Many homeowners appreciate the serenity that natural elements bring to an exterior space, opting for a neutral coastal front door or a woodsy cottage-core-adjacent look.
There are also homeowners who like to meet in the “middle” of a natural design scheme and more traditional looks. Consider the intricate and detailed lines of the tree designed for this ornate door.
Incorporating nature-inspired colors is another avenue to infuse an organic edge. Popular earth tone colors such as Bronze or Burnt Copper certainly pair well with front doors and create compelling curb appeal.
6. Glass Accents and Natural Light
You can’t go wrong with glass—whether you’re using it for the entirety of your door or as an accessory.
For example, this traditional iron door achieves an elegant look without sacrificing privacy with its pairing of a Seedy Baroque glass with a traditional iron door.
Another glass style that might go well with this traditional front door ideas is Flemish, but it’s all up to your vision. Customers can add any of our 10 exclusive glasses to customize any iron door.
In addition to the elegance glass brings to an entryway, it also brings functional benefits. For example, adding glass sidelights to your entryway increases the amount of natural light being brought into the foyer, which adds warmth, natural beauty, and a sense of openness. It also decreases your dependence on electrical lighting in that area. This modern sidelight is complemented by one of our newest custom colors, Sand, and some greenery for added color.
7. Luminous Light Pieces
Exterior lighting lanterns offer an opportunity to complement your home’s architectural style. Pairing minimalist or geometric fixtures with a Modern home emphasizes sleek lines, while gooseneck barn lights and lantern-style fixtures draw attention to the rustic charm of farmhouse-style homes.
8. Bold Statement Colors
Your front door color should be a glimpse into your personal design preferences and aesthetic. While most front doors of the past several years have been neutral hues and bright, clean, whites, the tide of front door trends in 2025 has turned—shifting into bold statement colors that pop off your wall.
Not sure where to start? Consider our rich custom colors, like Gold Mist, Bronze, or Cinnamon if they suit your exterior scheme. Or, you could skew dark gothic and experiment with Charcoal and other darker shades.
While a bold Cardinal red is an undeniable statement, some buyers prefer the timelessness of black and navy blues. However, buyers are open to nature-inspired hues featuring warm neutral and greens, making them seasonal favorites. We recommend our exclusive colors, Juniper and Sand.
When it comes to finishes, consider matte for a contemporary look or gloss for adding even more vibrancy to bold styles.
9. Geometric Design
Boldness seems to be a common theme in 2025, as bold, bright colors and geometric accents find their way back to magazine centerfolds.
Whether you’re installing a horizontal floor-to-ceiling pull bar or you’re implementing a geometric design directly on your modern front doors, this unique addition is sure to turn heads.
10. Custom Transoms
Let light flow into your home with custom transoms. Transoms first appeared in 14th-century Europe, but they are making a comeback in many front door styles. They can also add a unique architectural element, giving your curb appeal a timeless feel.
11. Parisian Decor
The inspiration for the Stately Summerford Home came from the tall front door styles that line the streets of Paris, resulting in a chic European style that is simply timeless. Everything from the extravagant double door to the grand pull knobs makes a lasting first impression.
12. Elegant Scrollwork
The two hallmarks of ornate-style doors are intricate scrollwork and bold silhouettes. Iron scrollwork is unique in the sense that you can make it appeal to a range of design styles, whether you’re looking for something more ornate or you want something classic, simple, and stately. Whatever your custom ironwork dreams, no design concept is too complicated.
Buying Considerations for Front Doors
Curious about your total front door replacement cost? While most door costs vary depending on the complexity and design elements involved, there are a few other considerations to take before you invest:
- Energy efficiency: The energy efficiency of your door directly correlates to the end costs associated with your door. If you choose a less efficient door, for example, you may lose money as drafts come in.
- To maximize your investment, be sure to ask about efficient doors for your home entrance and for any optimized options that match the climate your home is in.
- Door size: The size of your door also directly impacts the cost of your doors. Modern homes tend to have larger front doors than previous generations, though this is not a hard and fast rule.
- Door finish: The finish of your door goes a long way toward maintaining the longevity of your door. Consider asking designers about what finishes would be most appropriate based on your climate and about options that would enhance the overall look of your door (such as a gloss).
A Front Door’s Impact on Your Home’s Value
Updating your front door to match the latest front door trends of 2025 is a fantastic way to elevate your home’s value. Current estimates state that you can expect 50-100.9% ROI with each update, depending on which material and style you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions About Popular Front Door Styles
Should the front door be lighter or darker than the house?
The color of your door is up to you. There’s a wide range of options when considering popular front door colors and whether you want your door to contrast or complement your home’s exterior.
Clark Hall currently offers six exclusive finishes that we have suggested pairings for. For example: Our darkest finish, Burnt Copper, complements exteriors with dark or black accents. Or, you could paint your door with any of our exclusive neutral colors—such as Taupe, Linen, or Pearl.
What’s the best quality front door?
Iron and steel doors are the highest quality front doors that you can invest in.
What is the trend in front doors in 2025?
The most notable front door trends of 2025 include bold-colored, beautiful entry doors, wider entry spaces, and custom hardware that accents individual homeowner preferences.
What is the most popular front door color right now?
Burnt Copper has become our bestseller—and it’s no surprise. This rich, metallic-based brown has an undeniable pearlescent sheen, and is our darkest finish in our library. Dark finishes are increasingly popular for their versatility across neutral and dark-accented homes.
What is the current trend for door hardware?
Customization continues to trend as homeowners display their personal style. Oversized hardware featuring large handles and long pull bars make a bold, elegant statement when paired with modern styles.
Should the front door be darker or lighter than the shutters?
There’s no one way to pair a front door with shutters, but there are a few approaches for achieving visual harmony. Choosing a door color with a strong contrast to the shutter color helps create a focal point for the home. Dark doors and shutters work well with light siding to create definition, while lighter doors can complement darker shutters for a more subtle, cohesive look.
What color front door adds value?
Front door colors in darker finishes are popular amongst buyers and retain value. Classic shades of black and navy blue remain desirable for their timeless appeal.
What should I avoid with my front door style?
Outdated hardware: Poor quality hardware or worn-out fixtures can make your home look dated and negatively impact resale value. Investing in hardware elevates the entire entrance.
Poor proportions: Using oversized doors in smaller entrances or tiny doors on grand facades makes for awkward imbalances. Instead, aim for harmony with sizes that complement each other.
Clashing architectural style: Mixing modern door styles with busy or ornate hardware can distract from the minimalist beauty and clean lines that define modern design.
