Residential and commercial · Door collection

Make the entrance part of the architecture.

Explore entry, commercial, folding and sliding-door directions, then confirm the frame, glass, threshold, hardware and operation for the measured opening.

  • Configuration-by-configuration guidance
  • Hardware and construction references
  • Final product confirmed before ordering
Modern dark single entry door with two glazed sidelights
Single entry door Solid panel · Twin sidelights
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Opening-specific design
Door type, panel proportions and surrounding glass are reviewed around the entrance.

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Hardware coordination
Hinges, locks, handles, closers and access requirements are confirmed together.

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Measured installation
Threshold, water management, support and finishing details follow the actual opening.

Entry and access doors

Six entrance directions for different buildings.

Each configuration below explains its intended use. Final slab, frame, glass, handing, swing, threshold, hardware, accessibility and security requirements are confirmed for the project.

Single dark entry door with two glazed sidelights
01 · Single primary entrance

Residential entry

Single Entry Door

A strong central door panel framed by two full-height sidelights for a balanced, light-filled entrance.

  • How it worksOne hinged leaf forms the primary passage while the sidelights remain fixed.
  • Where it fitsContemporary homes that want a defined entrance with added daylight on both sides.
  • ConfirmSwing, sill, glass privacy, pull or lever, lock, closer and sidelight width.
Oversized charcoal entry door with a fixed sidelight
02 · Door with fixed side glass

Residential entry

Door with Sidelight

An oversized solid door paired with one fixed glazed panel for a deliberately asymmetric architectural entrance.

  • How it worksThe hinged door operates independently beside the non-operating sidelight.
  • Where it fitsHomes that want added daylight without giving up a broad solid door surface.
  • ConfirmDoor width, hinge capacity, pull height, privacy glass, access control and sidelight proportion.
Symmetrical ribbed charcoal double entry door
03 · Paired entrance leaves

Residential entry

Double Entry Door

Two balanced leaves create a wide formal entrance and a strong symmetrical facade composition.

  • How it worksOne or both leaves may operate, depending on the approved active and inactive-leaf hardware.
  • Where it fitsBroad residential entrances, feature elevations and openings that benefit from wider access.
  • ConfirmActive leaf, flush bolts, astragal, threshold, multipoint locking, handles and swing clearance.
Glazed side or back door with fixed sidelight and overhead glass
04 · Secondary glazed access

Side or rear access

Glazed Side / Back Door

A practical hinged glass door combined with fixed side and overhead glazing to keep secondary access bright and connected.

  • How it worksThe glazed leaf swings beside fixed glass; the surrounding configuration remains stationary.
  • Where it fitsGarden access, side entrances, mudrooms and modern secondary approaches.
  • ConfirmSafety glass, privacy, weather exposure, screen need, sill, lock, swing and drainage.
Commercial glazed aluminum entrance without signage
05 · Commercial entrance

Commercial access

Commercial Building Entry

A glazed aluminum entrance designed around repeated use, clear visibility and integration with the storefront or facade.

  • How it worksHinged glazed leaves operate within a coordinated entrance framing system.
  • Where it fitsRetail, office, institutional and mixed-use building entrances.
  • ConfirmCode, accessibility, panic hardware, closer, access control, threshold, glass and traffic demands.
Symmetrical condominium double glazed entrance
06 · Multi-residential entrance

Multi-residential access

Condominium Entry

A paired glazed entrance that supports a welcoming lobby while coordinating daily access, security and building traffic.

  • How it worksPaired hinged leaves connect the exterior approach to a controlled lobby or vestibule.
  • Where it fitsCondominiums, apartments and shared residential entrances.
  • ConfirmVestibule layout, accessibility, automatic operation, intercom, access control, egress and closers.

Patio and large-opening doors

Open the room without losing the frame.

Folding and sliding systems depend on panel size, glass weight, structure, track, drainage, sill, hardware and installation. Images communicate the design direction; the quoted system controls.

Large dark aluminum folding door opened to a terrace

Stacking glass wall

Folding Door

Multiple hinged panels fold together and stack to create a broad connection between the interior and terrace.

  • OperationConnected panels travel along the track and fold at their vertical joints.
  • Best forLarge openings where a wide seasonal connection matters more than minimal panel count.
  • ConfirmStack side, pass door, panel count, structural opening, floor track, drainage and weather exposure.
Four-panel lift and slide patio door with mountain view

Large sliding system

Lift & Slide Patio Door

A large glazed panel is released from its seals by the compatible handle mechanism before sliding along the track.

  • OperationThe approved hardware lifts the moving panel into its travel position and returns it to the closed seal.
  • Best forWide view-focused openings with fewer, larger glass panels.
  • ConfirmPanel size, track layout, sill, drainage, handle, screen, glass weight and structural support.
Slim-frame sliding door in a contemporary office

Minimal-sightline system

Slim-Frame Sliding Door

Narrow dark frame lines place the emphasis on glass and view while the panels move within a coordinated track system.

  • OperationOne or more panels slide horizontally beside fixed or companion panels.
  • Best forContemporary interiors that prioritize broad glass and restrained vertical sightlines.
  • ConfirmAvailable panel dimensions, interlock width, recessed track, water management and access.
Four-panel slim lift and slide door facing the water

Large minimal-sightline system

Slim Lift & Slide Door

A waterside concept combining broad glass, slim meeting lines and lift-and-slide operation for a calm architectural opening.

  • OperationThe compatible lift-and-slide mechanism controls the moving panel and compression at closure.
  • Best forLarge premium openings where view and minimal frame presence guide the design.
  • ConfirmExact sightlines, panel mass, track, sill, drainage, locking, screen and installation tolerances.
Large sliding door overlooking a snowy forest

Cold-season planning

Winter Sliding-Door Direction

The winter scene supports a climate-focused design conversation without making an unverified temperature or performance claim.

  • ReviewGlass make-up, frame system, threshold, seals and installation continuity.
  • PlanInterior humidity, exterior exposure, snow, drainage, shading and operating access.
  • VerifyCertified values and suitability for the exact size and configuration being quoted.

The large-opening images are visual concepts. No temperature rating, certified value, maximum panel size or supplier-specific capability is represented until the final system is verified.

Operating references

Understand the movement and stacking direction.

These English diagrams explain general movement. They are not final shop drawings, hardware schedules or profile details.

English sliding door operation diagram
01 · Horizontal travel

Sliding door

Red arrows describe panel travel; the cutaway is a generic system reference without dimensions.

English commercial swing door operation diagram
02 · Hinged travel

Commercial swing door

Swing arcs show the paired-leaf movement; final egress and accessibility requirements govern.

Six-panel folding door showing the stacked panels and pass door
03 · Folding stack

Folding door operation

The image shows joined panels stacking to the side beside the remaining glazed and pass-door sections.

Construction and access hardware

Coordinate the door leaf, frame and locking plan.

The visuals below organize the design conversation. Exact components, compatibility, certifications and availability must be confirmed for the final door system.

English entry door construction infographic
Assembly reference

Entry-door construction

A clear English orientation to the insulated core, outer skin, perimeter gasket, hinge, lock and bottom seal.

  • Confirm the exact core, skin, frame and thermal construction.
  • Confirm compatible hinges, lock, threshold, seals and glass.
English brand-neutral smart lock options
Hardware direction

Smart-lock options

Compare unbranded lock forms before selecting a compatible residential or commercial access solution.

  • Confirm door preparation, backset, multipoint compatibility and power.
  • Confirm access method, emergency operation, privacy and support.

Plan the entrance or large opening

Choose the configuration. Confirm the hardware. Measure the opening.

Dekorum can review door operation, glass, access, finish and site conditions before preparing a project-specific quotation.