A lot of decisions go into choosing a custom entry door, like the color, number of panels and hardware style. But one of the most creative choices you have is the type of configuration. Beyond deciding whether to have a single or French door, there are other configuration decisions you can make that will turn your ordinary front door into an elegant entrance to your home. Learn more about incorporating sidelites and transoms into entry door design for single and French doors.

1. GETTING CREATIVEWITH PROVIA’S ENTRY DOOR CONFIGURATIONS

2. CREATING YOUR CUSTOM ENTRY DOOR
Choosing a custom front door includes a whole
range of smaller choices, such as:
• Color
• Window style and size
• Number of panels
• Hardware style
Legacy Steel Door

3. YOU HAVE OPTIONS
Whether you settle on a set of
French doors or a single front
door, there are six main
configurations available for
each type.
Key to these configurations are:
• Sidelites: Windows that flank
a door
• Transoms: Windows above
a door
Legacy Steel Door

4. The most basic entry door configuration is a single, stand-alone door (below left).
Pairing the door with a single sidelite – on the left or right side – adds an extra visual
element, as well as an additional light source (below right).
Signet Fiberglass Door Heritage Fiberglass Door
CONFIGURATION STYLES

5. CONFIGURATION STYLES
Other entry door configurations include a sidelite on both sides of the door (below
left), as well as a French doors with a transom (below right).
Legacy Steel Door p. 24, Lookbook

6. CONFIGURATION STYLES
Transoms can be paired with a door and one sidelite, but they’re most often found
over a door with two sidelites.
Legacy Steel Door Signet Fir Fiberglass Door

7. SIDELITE STYLES
The availability of sidelite styles varies depending on the door
type.
ProVia offers three lines of fiberglass exterior doors (Embarq,
Signet and Heritage) and one line of steel exterior doors
(Legacy).
Each line offers a range of sidelite styles, such as full-length glass
or a glass and panel combination.

8. SIDELITE STYLES
On the fence regarding door type? Read our fiberglass vs. steel
door article to learn the differences between the two.

9. WINDOW OPTIONS
Fiberglass and steel doors are available
with window options ranging from no
window to full glass, with everything in
between combined with panels that vary
in size, shape and number.
Entry Door with Inspirations Art
Glass in Vintage, with Two
Rectangular Panels Below

10. WHEN PRIVACY MATTERS
The no-window option, whether
for single or French doors, is
popular with homeowners who
place a premium on privacy.
In these cases, the sidelites and a
transom outfitted with decorative
glass can provide much needed
interior light without compromising
the homeowner’s concerns.
Heritage Fiberglass Door

11. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Aside from privacy, another factor to consider during the
selection of a custom front door is beauty, which itself comprises
a whole range of decisions, such as:
Signet Fiberglass Door
• Color of the paint or finish
• Decorative vs. clear glass
• Wood-textured vs. smooth
surfaces

12. PROVIA PERKS
Factors that homeowners don’t have
to worry about with ProVia exterior
doors are durability and energy
efficiency.
Almost every combination of ProVia
door, glass, sidelite and transom are
built to last a lifetime, and are ENERGY
STAR® Certified.

13. NEED HELP DECIDING?
ProVia and its network of dealers
can help you with:
• Technical decisions like energy
efficiency
• Making sure all of the
components of your front door
are compatible and visually
pleasing
Legacy Door

14. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Combined with appropriate glass,
window style and hardware choices,
any configuration of ProVia entry door,
sidelites and transoms can be
customized to create the right front
door for your home.
Want a peek at the possibilities? Use ProVia's Visualizer to
create the ideal custom entry door for your home.