One of the first things a visitor to your home notices is your front door and everything around it. The look, style, and character of your entry door sets the stage for the rest of your home, similar to a book cover.

Your entry door should compliment your type of home along with your unique style. According to Spruce.com, there are over 31 popular architectural house styles! Some of the most common types of homes in the United States are Modern, Ranch, Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern, Cape Cod, Cottage, Tudor, Victorian, Mediterranean, Contemporary, Colonial, Farmhouse, Townhouse, Row house, and French Country. As you are looking for the right door for your home, make sure to take into account the type of home you have so that you match the door to your home.

There are many upgraded features that are available for your new entry door such as decorative glass, grids, sidelights, art glass, and other ornamental features. Whether you choose a front door with or without glass, sidelites, or transoms, all Embarq entry door systems are ENERGY STAR® certified.

Decorative glass lends an air of elegance and gentility to entry doors, hinged patio and French doors, and windows. The antique look and  charming character of a decorative glass entry door and decorative glass  for windows really elevates the curb appeal of a home.

The ornamental flourishes, patterns, textures, and colors of a beautiful decorative glass window design create a work of art that enhances the interior design of a home, while also affording a level of privacy. The beauty of decorative glass for front doors is in its random imperfections that call to mind the hand-crafted cut glass of times gone  by. Textural waves, striations, random air bubbles and other natural  effects make each piece of decorative glass unique. Floral, abstract,  and traditional designs complement the aesthetics of a variety of home  styles, including Victorian, Colonial, Modern and Craftsman.

Creating beautiful decorative glass designs is a multi-step  process. Skilled craftsmen painstakingly hand-cut the glass, mitering  and soldering each piece into various shapes. For more ornate styles,  the glass is cut by a high-pressure water jet, precisely carving the  intricate designs and facets. Beveling is performed by hand on smaller  pieces of glass, to protect the delicate details; larger pieces are  placed in a beveling machine, to gently grind and polish a soft, sloped edge.