A traditional liberty blue front door gives a hint of elegance to this front porch. The vibrant green wreath and semi-circle transom window create an eye-catching contrast. Completing the look is a sophisticated round wall decor for an added touch of charm.
30 Transom Door Designs to Transform Your Home
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Published: March 15, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
Your front door is the first thing beloved guests see when they step on your front porch and the last thing they see as they bid goodbye to you at the end of a visit. Therefore, it makes sense for you to invest some time and effort into the design and look of your front door. If you’re looking to up your curb appeal with a brand new door, look no further than transom doors.
Transom doors feature a crosspiece that separates a door from a window or fanlight above it. From simple modern designs to more elaborate traditional designs, there are many types of transom doors to choose from. Check out this list of exquisite transom door design ideas that will transform your home and wow your guests.
02 of Autumnal Porch With White Transom Door
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This inviting autumnal porch features a stunning white french door with transom as the focal point, complemented by cheerful wreaths and festive pumpkins sitting on each step. The brick pillars are adorned with vibrant planters for an extra dose of color.
03 of Outdoor Patio With White French Door
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This outdoor area exudes a sophisticated atmosphere, with its French patio doors contrasted against the wooden exterior. Stylish pots and terracotta urns on pedestals enhance this look while providing an inviting brown mat.
04 of Rustic Farmhouse Door With Traditional Lanterns
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This stunning modern farmhouse front porch is charmingly decorated with a wreath and a white bell dangling from its center. To add a rustic touch, two traditional lanterns are placed alongside a warm brown mat. Its grandeur is further accentuated by the white pillars beside the door.
05 of Black Farmhouse Door With Rectangle Panels
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This entryway is adorned with a striking black transom door featuring sophisticated rectangle panels. Graceful chrysanthemums potted in sleek black containers give a pop of color, along with stacked pumpkins in shades of green, orange, and white. Two outdoor lights situated beside the front door provide a warm, inviting light.
06 of Charcoal Transom Door With Lavender Wreath
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This inviting porch features a rich charcoal brown door adorned by a golden handle and delicate lavender wreath. Comfortably cushioned wooden rocking chairs await visitors at each side of the classic front entrance which is framed by an elegant brown doormat.
07 of Farmhouse Door With Large Window
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This white transom door with a large window allows for beautiful views to come in from the outside. The white slip-covered armchair is paired with a black chandelier to create an eye-catching contrast. To top it off is the one-of-a-kind stag’s head that adds its own unique hint of rural charm.
08 of Luxurious Vintage Wood Front Door
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Illuminated by a stunning pendant light, the hallway displays an exquisite vintage wooden door with window panels that is gracefully complemented by a luxurious Amritsar rug and tastefully contrasted against a white checkered fabric wood armchair.
09 of Wooden Double Pantry Doors With Transom Window
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This pantry boasts a wood frame transom window fitted above gorgeous stained wood double doors. The doors are finished with black hardware and glass panels. The glass windows reveal white open shelves built into the pantry.
10 of Natural Wood Double Front Door With Window Panels
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This gorgeous, antique double door is made of natural wood. It is flanked by two classic black urns filled with lush plants for an additional natural element. As a warm welcome, the brown doormat in the middle carries inviting words that add to its charming aesthetic. A narrow, white transom window and matching sidelights frame the door.
11 of Blue Transom Door With Gooseneck Barn Lights
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The breathtakingly beautiful blue transom door of this porch is fitted with an exquisite one-piece black handle. In the center hangs a flowery wreath with two black gooseneck barn lights. A striking contrast between the black and white doormat adds character to the area.
12 of White Transom Door With Dining Table
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Imbued with a timeless air of elegance, this inviting dining area features a white table along with a white exterior door that adds an extra special touch. The captivating chandelier dangling above the piece further emphasizes its charm.
13 of Mirrored Blue Entryway Table
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A modern blue entryway table stands over a hardwood floor covered with a gray and white rug. A crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling above. A large grid mirror with a black frame adorns the wall above the table and displays a leafy green wreath. Stacked books, round accents, a white vase of yellow plants, and framed images adorn the top of the table alongside a carved white bowl and a slender lamp with a white shade.
14 of Aqua Blue Transom Door With Wood Wreath
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This breathtaking aqua-blue door is framed by a graceful wooden wreath, with contrast provided by its stone exterior. Grand and petite planters flank either side of the entrance as an inviting dahlias doormat completes this exquisitely charming scene.
15 of Cottage-style Front Porch With Black Transom Door
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This cottage-style front porch exudes a country charm with its rustic front door with transom, white wood side panels, and elegant tall glass windows. This porch is completed by the presence of two evergreen bushes in white pots resting next to a light gray plaid mat.
16 of White Dutch Door With Black Bench
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This eye-catching dutch door boasts a pristine white finish and is offset with an exquisite, modern black knob. Adjacent to the doorway sits a gorgeous marigold plant in an organic rattan pot, perched atop an elegant black farmhouse bench that adds extra sophistication.
17 of Green Transom Door With Spiderweb Sash Windows
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This adorable cottage’s front porch features a muted sage green door, centered between two spiderweb sash windows. Greenery in pots flanks each side which brings plenty of charm to the space without much expense or work.
18 of Intricate Decorative Glass Panels Transom Door
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This inviting hallway features a white door with intricate decorative glass panels, stylish farmhouse furniture, and an eye-catching pendant light fixture drawing attention as one ascends up the stairs.
19 of Brick Porch With Light Green Door
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The striking brick home invites you into its cozy embrace with a timeless porch and a light gray-green front door. The windows boast intricate details, while a gold letterbox is mounted in the center of the door. An arched, red brick entrance creates an attractive contrast.
20 of Fall-inspired Porch With Black Transom Door
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This inviting front porch exudes a cozy autumn charm. White window panels with a black door with a golden handle and letterbox offset the vibrant green of ferns perfectly complemented by jack-o’-lantern pumpkins to complete the picturesque look.
21 of Antique Transom Door With Hexagon Tiles
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A vintage transom door reveals its age with chipped paint while an elegant paneled one stands beside it. The hexagon tiling covering the floor further emphasizes their differences as well as complements them beautifully with its unique patterning. An aged wall clock and wooden ceiling add to the vintage charm.
22 of Modern Farmhouse With Black Transom Door
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This eye-catching modern farmhouse front porch features a sleek black door with a transom and matching sidelights, beautifully contrasting against the white wall adorned with window panels. Balanced on either side of this exquisite display are two tall tapered black planters for added visual interest.
23 of Modern Black Transom Door
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This stunning black transom door blends modern style with window panels that allow natural light to brighten the room, while a rattan basket is filled with lush plants. A classic gray textured rug is featured on the floor below making the space inviting.
24 of Black Door With Transom Door With Vinyl Wall
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This stylish door combines the sophistication of black and silver tones for a striking impact. Its sleek design serves as an eye-catching contrast to the surrounding white vinyl wall and neutral jute rug, creating a truly sophisticated atmosphere in any space.
25 of French Doors Open into Dining Room
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A pair of armchairs with white slipcovers sit at either end of a marble-topped dining table. White French doors with a transom window host traditional wreaths. Chandelier Christmas decor is composed of greenery and draped across a gold chandelier.
26 of Green Transom Door With White Poinsettia Wreath
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A grand white poinsettia wreath brings festive cheer to this green front transom door. The door lets in light and brightness through its glass window and matching sidelights. A vintage runner sled adds an antique finish, while a potted evergreen tree rests nearby.
27 of Pink Flowers on a White Front Door with Sidelights and a Transom
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This stoop boasts a wreath with pink flowers hanging on a white front door with sidelights and a transom. A group of grey and white pumpkin are distributed on the concrete floor of the stoop next to a brown welcome mat and a group of branches.
28 of Living Room With Slipcovered Sofas
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This glass door and adjacent windows are an exquisite entrance to a cozy farmhouse living room. A golden knob adds to the elegance, while transom windows above let in even more natural light. Complementing the transom door are matching a white slipcovered sofa and a blue gingham armchair.
29 of White Front Doors With Transom and Jute Rug
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The inviting brown floral jute rug rests beneath the classic white front door with a transom window and sets off its golden glow, as light streams through. A wall lantern hangs above, adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this special space.
30 of Mint Green Front Door with Pink Tulip Floral Wreath
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This home’s white siding provides the perfect neutral background for the mint-painted craftsman style front door. A large pink tulip floral wreath is hung in the middle of the door above layered geometric and coir welcome mats. A gray wicker planter with bright pink flowers rests next to the front door.
