Designing Your Entry Door

March 3, 2024

Solace Creations offers custom-designed solutions to meet the style and functionality requirements of your home. We have a range of options for insulated entry doors that cater to any style of home, whether you’re building a new home or renovating your current one. Explore our options for inspiration and find the perfect door for your home.

Features:

• Compression Sealing for maximum insulation and no draughts

• Multi-point locking for added security

• Low aluminium threshold for easy step over

• Upgrade to 6.38 Laminated double glazed glass for sound reduction and resistance to breakage

Sizes:

Minimum sash size width is 840 mm providing a 820 mm walk through (960 mm overall frame width). Maximum sash size is 1060 mm wide (1200 mm overall frame width)

Operation:

• To lock, close the door and lift the handle upwards to engage the multi-point locking latches and compression seal. Turn the key or snib to lock the door.

Select a door design

All of our designs can be altered to suit your home’s style or size requirements. Below are our standard designs to gain inspiration.

Modern

This contemporary glass door design offers a chic and elegant option that is sure to elevate the aesthetic appeal of any home. The sleek glass panel provide a clean and modern look. With its timeless design, this door will continue to impress for years to come.

Mullion

The mullion, which is a term used to describe the vertical uPVC bar situated in the middle of the door, serves as a defining feature of the door’s design. This two-light design adds a modern and clean aesthetic to the overall appearance of the door.

Classic Mullion

This chic design marries a contemporary and classic style, with panelling at the bottom and glass at the top with a mullion in the centre. The result is a chic and sophisticated look that is both timeless and current, making it an excellent choice for any style of home.

Side Glass

The design of the one-third glass allows natural light in while maintaining privacy. Choose between clear glass for a view of the outside or frosted glass for maximum privacy. The uPVC panels can either run vertically or horizontally. It is preferred to have a transom (vertical bar) in the middle of the panelling to strengthen the door as seen in image one.

Transom

A transom is a horizontal bar that runs across the door to create different sections. Add up to 4 transoms to create smaller or bigger glass units. The use of multiple transoms and glass units can add depth and texture to the door, and the clean lines created by this design make it a popular choice for both traditional and modern homes.

Double Transom

Two transom bars with small panel between provides smaller glass units and thicker lines in the door.

Panel Transom

Adorned with transoms, panels and glass, this door invites natural light into the home while maintaining extra privacy and shading. Choose the order of panels and glass to suit your style and requirements.

Classic

Elevate your entry way with this striking front door. Below, sturdy uPVC panels either vertically or horizontally and above, glass to flood your space with natural light and welcoming warmth. Place the transom at 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 to create different style options.

Cottage

The top section of your entryway can be enhanced with the use of a mullion and transom, which features four glass units. This design creates a charming and traditional look that is sure to add a touch of elegance to your home’s exterior. The panelling can either run horizontally or vertically (as shown).

Sky View

Enjoy the benefits of privacy while allowing the natural light to come in through the top of the door. While this design is common in European countries, it suits a variety of Australian homes, adding an ornate style to the entry way. Panels can run either horizontally or vertically. As shown in image one, the door is paired with a georgian bar glass unit, and in image two, the door has a mullion running down the centre.

Panel

This fully panelled door provides maximum privacy and a touch of traditional charm to your entry way. Panels can be vertical or horizontal, depending on your preference, with either a mullion or transoms required for support on wider doors.

Vintage

Inspired by steel doors and mid-century design, the vintage door provides a classic look and feel. Combine your own glass selections to add privacy and style.

Custom

Everything that we design at Solace Creations is tailor-made to suit your style and performance requirements. Work with our team of designers to bring your vision to life.

Single transom design with fluted matelux glass.

Combination of mullion and transom design to mirror the look of the sidelight while creating a wider door opening.

Combination profiles with different frame and sash colours.

Handle at custom height for child safety.

Sidelight

Add sidelight or highlights to your door, opening options available.

Fixed Sidelight

Fixed sidelights are narrow, vertical windows positioned on one or both sides of a door.

Hinged Sidelight

A hinged sidelight front door is essentially an off-centre french door. The hinged sidelight allows a wide opening when moving furniture or large items through the door.

Tilt & Turn Sidelight

This practical design has a tilt and turn sidelight that allows screened ventilation without requiring a screen over the door. Tilt for every day ventilation and turn for maximum airflow.

Winder Sidelight

For wider sidelights, a casement or awning can provide fly screened ventilation.

Threshold Selection

Low Aluminium

The standard threshold is a low-profile, step-over aluminium plate designed to provide smooth and effortless access to and from your home.

Alumat Magnetic

Passes regulations for new builds and extensions that require one door to have near-zero thresholds. When the door is closed, the magnet attracts the seal, creating a tight barrier against air leakage, noise, and water. Upon opening, the seal retracts, providing a level surface for easy access.

Fully Framed

Rather than having an aluminium threshold, this option has the uPVC frame continuing at the bottom. It is used in areas with build-up on the outside or require better weather protection.

Choose a Frame Colour

Choose from matte or woodgrain textured colours.
Anthracite and Black are available with White internally in the standard range.
Special order colours require a minimum of 10 units per order.

White

Cream

Anthracite

Black

Turner Oak Malt

Walnut

Turner Oak Toffee

Golden Oak

Ash

Basalt

Granite

Umbra

Glass Types

When selecting the design for your entry door, it’s important to consider the glass style that will accompany it. There are various glass options, including decorative and private. Read more about our glass types.