Standard, Double Leaf, and Dutch Doors: What’s the Difference?

Learn The Facts About These 3 Popular Door Styles.

When you’re on the search for a new door, you aren’t obligated to stick to the same style of door you had before. There are a number of styles out there from contemporary to traditional to styles that fall somewhere in between. You can find something quirky or something stately. But what option is the right choice for you? Today we’ll break down three popular door options so you can determine the difference and which is the right choice for your home.


standard front door view from inside Double leaf door viewed from outside Ranch style dutch door viewed from outside

Standard Door

A standard entry door is the style of entry door you see several times a day. It involves one single door, sometimes with glass and sometimes without. That’s it. It’s simply the quintessential door. However, that doesn’t mean that it has to look drab and boring. You can find this in sleek, contemporary styles or traditional, intricately engraved styles. Decorative glass can also help to make standard doors stand out. These are easy to install and easy to use, as they’re the doors that everyone comes to expect.

Double Leaf Door

Double leaf doors are also referred to as double doors or french doors. Where a leaf is a single door, a double leaf door involves two doors, both of which open in the center where they meet. These offer a stately appearance and, like standard doors, can be both modern or traditional. These are great for large homes or homes with wide entryways. They’re also something a little unexpected and glamorous while still not breaking the mold too much.

Dutch Door

If you want something unique, on the other hand, try a Dutch door. Dutch doors can be single or double leaf, but the thing that makes them stand out is the horizontal split, with hinges on each half so that both halves of the doors can swing independently. These doors are unexpected, fun and quirky, while still functioning with terrific security and durability that you could come to expect from a fiberglass door sold by Today’s Entry Doors. They’re also great for ventilation. Want to stay in but let in a little fresh air, just open the top half of the door.

Ultimately, it comes down to finding quality doors in any style, which is what Today’s Entry Doors offers. Which is the right choice for you? It depends on what kind of look and function you want from your entry doors. Contact Today’s Entry Doors for more information or a free estimate to get started.

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