Black Front Door with Glass Panels Brighten OKC Entryway

In a recent project, our team paired with Oklahoma City homeowners to enhance the natural light within their home. The original front door featured a nearly full panel with minimal glass, creating a dark and cramped entrance. To solve this issue, our team at Pella of Oklahoma recommended a wood front door with large glass panels, allowing an abundance of natural light to pour in while simultaneously warming the entryway.

For the homeowners, sunlight was one of their biggest priorities. They were looking for a front door that complemented their brick exterior while creating an inviting entryway. Our team suggested using a black front door with Integral Light Technology® grilles to enhance the overall curb appeal and increase the value of their home. These grilles appear as individual glass panes, but actually use one large unit with sashes, creating the divided light look and feel without multiple panes of glass. Now, the front door embraces its traditional aesthetics but with a modern twist.

The homeowners are thrilled with the abundance of sunlight that now fills their entrance. To ensure the home is protected from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, our experts installed SunDefense™ Low-E Insulating Glass. This glass option is the perfect choice for Oklahoma City’s hot and sunny summers, reducing potential fading and discoloration of indoor furniture.

Located in “Tornado Valley,” Oklahoma City is no stranger to extreme weather. From twisters, severe thunderstorms and flash flooding in the warmer months to ice and hailstorms in the cooler months, homes in the region need to be prepared for the varying weather conditions. As locals of the area, our team knows the importance of providing products with long-lasting durability. We installed a wood front door with EnduraGuard® and EnduraClad® to ensure the wood material stays strong even in the most extreme conditions.

Our exclusive EnduraGuard protection safeguards against humidity, deterioration and stains, while EnduraClad exterior aluminum cladding maintains the sleek, black finish by resisting chalking and fading. These protective elements help keep the front door in pristine condition through all types of weather.

Choosing exterior door hardware can be an overwhelming decision with so many available options. Our expert team makes this process easy with custom solutions to ease the process. We paired Pella's Essential Collection Amador hardware set with the homeowners’ existing Smart Technology deadbolt. The matte black finish on both pieces complements the black front door perfectly. Our team streamlined the hardware selection process, and the clients are confident their choice will maintain its elegance for years. The new front door delivers exactly what the couple wanted — abundant natural light and enhanced curb appeal with its modern design.