Entry Doors

entry doors

Every home deserves a front door that does more than just open and close. At Monarch Custom Doors, we build custom entry doors in solid hardwood, hand-forged 12-gauge wrought iron, or a mix of both, so your entrance matches your home instead of the other way around.

Most entry doors sold online are one-size-fits-all. Ours aren’t. You choose the material, the design, the glass, and the finish, and our craftsmen build it to your exact opening.

Need a door that can handle a brutal winter or a coastal storm? We offer thermal break, impact glass, and security glass upgrades, each built for a specific climate challenge, not just added as a generic option.

Browse the full collection below, from grand double entry doors to single doors sized for a side entrance, and see why builders, architects, and homeowners keep coming back to Monarch for their front door.

Looking for other doors? Browse our site of wrought iron doors, wine cellar doors, home theater doors and more.

 

Choosing Your Material: Wood or Wrought Iron

Wood and wrought iron each bring something different to a front door, and the right pick usually comes down to the look you want and the climate you're building for.

Solid hardwood entry doors (mahogany, maple, and oak are our most requested species) bring warmth and a traditional feel that iron can't match. They're a natural fit for craftsman, colonial, and transitional homes.

Wrought iron entry doors lean into strength and presence. Every one is hand-forged from 12-gauge steel, which gives you a heavier, more secure door than lighter-gauge alternatives, along with a bolder architectural statement for the front of the house.

Can't decide? Plenty of our clients split the difference with a mixed-material door: a wood frame with iron accents, or an iron door with a wood-paneled inset. Just tell us the look you're going for and we'll tell you what's realistic.

Built for Your Climate: Thermal Break, Impact Glass & Security Glass

A front door isn't just an entrance, it's part of your home's building envelope. That's why every entry door we build is available with upgrade options matched to real climate and security needs, not a generic "premium package."

Thermal break is built for cold-climate homes. Our wrought iron thermal barrier technology was developed and patented in Switzerland and is rated at U .27 / R 3.70, a meaningful jump over the roughly U .41 / R 2.44 you'd see on a common uninsulated door.

Impact glass is built for coastal, high-wind regions where storm-driven debris is a real risk to standard glazing.

Security glass is built for anyone prioritizing intrusion resistance at the entry point, independent of climate.

Our Door Series: Legacy, Heritage & Regency

Every entry door design on this page falls into one of three series, and knowing the difference makes it a lot easier to shop.

Legacy Series is our standard offering: proven designs, faster turnaround, and the most budget-friendly starting point.

Heritage Series is fully custom and hand-crafted. This is where most homeowners land when they want something that isn't sitting on every other block.

Regency Series is hand-carved, one-of-a-kind artisan work. If you're building an estate entrance meant to be the architectural centerpiece, this is the tier for it.

Not sure which series fits your project and budget? Tell us your vision, wood or iron, and we'll point you to the right series before you spend time designing.

Custom Process & Lead Times

Here's how the timeline actually breaks down, since "it depends" isn't a useful answer when you're planning a project.

Custom entry doors, Heritage and Regency series, are hand-built to your design and take 16 to 17 weeks from order to delivery. That's the true cost of a door that's forged and finished specifically for your opening, not pulled off a shelf.

Our standard line, Legacy series, ships considerably faster since these are pre-designed doors built in standard sizes rather than one-off commissions.

Either way, you'll get a firm delivery estimate before you commit to an order.

Entry Doors: Frequently Asked Questions

Which material is more durable for a front door, wood or wrought iron?

Wrought iron is the more durable material for a front door, since 12-gauge steel resists impact, forced entry, and weather damage better than wood over time. Wood entry doors still hold up well for decades with proper finishing and upkeep, but iron simply has less it can fail from: no warping, no rot, no swelling in humidity.

Can I mix wood and wrought iron in the same entry door design?

Yes, mixed-material entry doors are one of our most popular custom requests. A common combination is a solid wood door frame with wrought iron accents, scrollwork, or an iron-framed glass insert, giving you the warmth of wood with the strength and detail of forged iron in one design.

What wood species do you offer for custom entry doors?

Our most requested wood species for custom entry doors are mahogany, maple, and oak, chosen for their strength and finish quality. Mahogany is prized for its rich color and weather resistance, maple offers a lighter, more contemporary look, and oak brings a traditional grain that takes stain especially well.

Can I request a custom design that doesn't fit any of the three series?

Yes. The Legacy, Heritage, and Regency series cover our most common design paths, but you can send us your own design, whether it's a photo, a CAD drawing, or a rough sketch, and our craftsmen will build it from scratch. Custom requests outside the three series are handled the same way as any Heritage or Regency order.

Do you offer arched or curved-top entry door designs?

Yes, arched and curved-top entry doors are available in both wood and wrought iron. These designs work especially well on Mediterranean, Spanish, and traditional architectural styles, and can be built as a single door or paired with a matching arched double door for a grander entrance.


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