Choosing the right glass for your front entry door is a meticulous process. For homeowners seeking a little more privacy, frosted or stained glass offers less visibility. Rain glass, giving the appearance of heavy rain streaks against a window, is a current trend.
Clear beveled glass is less private option, but allows the maximum amount of light. If overlaid with wrought iron, it can create more privacy while also embarking on a baroque semblance.
Homeowners seeking to combine clear beveled glass with privacy may also consider investing in a wood entry door with blinds between glass panels. Manually-controlled blinds can be installed between the glass panels of a door for optimal visibility (or lack thereof). When it comes to wood entry doors, there are shapes, designs, and sizes for every home, with styles that span across decades and architectural trends.
Types of Glass
1. Rain Glass

Dark gray front door with a series of rain glass windows in a grid formation.

Close-up photo of rain glass pattern.
2. Stained Glass

Blue double front door with stained glass windows.
3. Frosted Glass

Example of a dark gray door with frosted windows on the door and sidelite windows.
4. Glass and Wrought Iron

Here’s a front entry door with large glass window with iron decor included.
5. Clear Glass
6. Ornate Glass

Double door to entry of a house with ornate glass styling.
Close-Up Glass Design Options
The following close-up glass designs and types are courtesy of Nicksbuilding.com.
7. Mayflower Glass

Close-up photo of Mayflower glass design.
8. Taffeta Glass

Close-up photo of Taffeta glass style.
9. Reeded Glass

Close-up photo of reeded glass style.
10. Glue-Chip Glass

Close-up photo of glue chip glass styling.
11. Stippolyte Glass

Close-up photo of stippolyte glass design.
12. Granite Glass

Close-up photo of granite glass pattern.
13. Sycamore Glass

Close-up photo of sycamore glass pattern.
14. Digital Glass

Close-up photo of digital glass pattern.
15. Everglade Glass

Close-up photo of everglade glass pattern.
16. Sandblast Glass

Close-up photo of sandblast glass for front entry door.
Glass Door Styles
17. Modern Glass Front Door

Large one story modern home with dark gray double modern front doors with half-circle glass windows.
18. Craftsman

Example of a craftsman style front door with window.
19. Rustic

Rustic front door with 3 staggered glass windows.
Door Type
20. Single Door with Glass

Example of a single entry door with large glass window (no sidelite).
21. Double Door with Glass

Double white door almost all glass along with matching white sidelites.
22. Sidelites with Glass

Single front door with window along with sidelights with windows.
Glass Shape
23. Oval Glass Front Door

Example of a solid wood front door with large oval glass window.
24. Rectangle (Vertically Oriented)

House with contemporary white door with vertically oriented rectangle glass window.
25. Rectangle (Horizontally Oriented)

Photo example of a contemporary white door with a series of horizontal rectangle glass windows.
26. Arched

Example of an arched glass window on front door leading into a white brick home.
Glass Front Door Privacy Considerations
27. Blinds

Example of a front door with blinds embedded in between the glass panes.
28. Front Glass Door with Curtain

Double red front door with curtains providing privacy from the door’s large glass windows.
Door Materials
29. Full Glass Front Door

Example of a front door with a nearly full glass door.
30. Wood with Glass

Solid wood front entry door with glass window (upper part of the door).
Click here for 12 types of wood front entry doors
31. Fiberglass with Glass Window

Example of a white fiberglass door with a window and mail slot.
32. Steel with Glass

Black and stainless steel metal front door for modern home.