There are lots of homes where side lights are the most appropriate option for the style of the home.
However, there are times when I see homes with sidelights that could really benefit from a different entryway door. It's often a super ornate/grand door style paired with a ranch style home. To add to this, I find the door style is completely opposite from the homeowner's personality and sense of style. Many will have a very laid back casual style inside their homes, but you would never guess this from the street. I think the main reason is the door has always been there, and it doesn't even cross their minds.
While catching up on a few back issues of my favorite magazines, I saw this gorgeous image from The Cottage Journal and instantly thought, "that's it!" This could be the perfect solution for an entry where the you need the additional light, but don't want the traditional side light look. They actually fold back to create a nice breeze way into the home.
However, there are times when I see homes with sidelights that could really benefit from a different entryway door. It's often a super ornate/grand door style paired with a ranch style home. To add to this, I find the door style is completely opposite from the homeowner's personality and sense of style. Many will have a very laid back casual style inside their homes, but you would never guess this from the street. I think the main reason is the door has always been there, and it doesn't even cross their minds.
While catching up on a few back issues of my favorite magazines, I saw this gorgeous image from The Cottage Journal and instantly thought, "that's it!" This could be the perfect solution for an entry where the you need the additional light, but don't want the traditional side light look. They actually fold back to create a nice breeze way into the home.
Once I noticed this, I started seeing more of them as well as simple french doors as the main entrance. Don't you love how that happens? Love it! So, if you are considering one investment this year, think about your front doors and how this can single handedly change the entire look of the exterior of your home.
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