A guide to wood doors

By Elizabeth Rogers (first published under maiden name in 2019)

No door makes an impression as inviting as a wood door. It can create a style or a mood, offer privacy or even sanctuary; it is a direct reflection of your taste and personal preferences. And whether you’re looking for solid wood panels or ornate decorative glass, JELD-WEN offers the choices that let you create a look that is uniquely yours. Savor the sense of warmth and artistry a wood door brings to any home, whether it’s elegantly modern or comfortably traditional.

Here at JELD-WEN, we handcraft our doors from the finest materials, offering a wide array of beautiful design options, from wood species to panels to glass types and decorative accents. In addition to offering designs to match every architectural style, our artisans excel in customization. Read more to learn why our stunning selection of interior and exterior wood doors will give your projects a sophisticated edge and discover which product line will best suit your needs.

Authentic Wood Exterior Doors

Crafted to bring the luxury and warmth of real wood to any residential architectural style, JELD-WEN Authentic Wood exterior doors are available in a wide range of designs. Each door features a dense engineered core shielded with premium veneers for lasting performance.

From craftsman to prairie, colonial to contemporary, our curated choice of designs is sure to highlight the sophistication or charm you desire. Choose from hemlock’s light, fine-textured, straight-grained appearance or meranti mahogany’s high-density, deep, rich-looking grain. Explore our collection of optional energy-efficient glass.

An important note about overhangs: An overhang is required for all exterior wood doors. Overhangs protect the door’s finish, reduce the frequency of refinishing, and help keep the weather out of the home.

Skillfully designed with a dense engineered core and shielded with premium wood veneers, JELD-WEN® Authentic Wood interior doors deliver sophisticated performance that stands up to environmental changes.

Authentic Wood Interior Doors

When creating distinct architectural accents within the home, it’s important to consider the role interior doors play in cultivating the home’s aesthetic. Our beautiful interior doors bring style, stability, and performance home.

Skillfully designed with a dense engineered core and shielded with premium wood veneers, JELD-WEN^® Authentic Wood interior doors deliver sophisticated performance that stands up to environmental changes. Choose a knotty pine or alder door with distinct V-grooves for rustic charm or a raised-panel oak door for a beautiful, sophisticated look. Depending on the door style, you may also have the option to receive your doors primed and ready to paint.

Explore our curated choice of designs, ranging from traditional to craftsman to contemporary. We also offer bifold, French, and louver doors in our Authentic Wood interior door line.