Arched Top Solid Wood Front Double Door with Glass

A distinctive entrance often begins with an opening that does not conform to a standard rectangular door schedule. This arched solid wood double front door combines a curved head, symmetrical double-leaf configuration, large glazed sections and lower wood panels into one coordinated entrance design for architect-led residential and selected commercial projects.

The configuration shown is particularly suited to villas, custom homes, residential developments and hospitality projects where the entrance needs to reinforce the building's architectural language rather than simply fill an opening.

For builders, general contractors and property developers, the value of this door lies in its configurability. Door dimensions, arch geometry, timber species, glazing, finish, hardware preparation and frame details can be developed around the project requirements. Instead of selecting a standard slab and adapting the building around it, the door can be coordinated with the intended opening, elevation and material schedule.

Waydoor supplies this type of door as a project-specific wood entrance solution, supporting quotation, specification review, manufacturing coordination and export delivery for overseas buyers.

Architectural Application

The curved head gives the entrance a distinct profile without requiring an overly decorative door leaf. The symmetrical double-door arrangement works particularly well where the entrance is visually centered on a façade, courtyard, foyer or principal circulation axis.

Typical applications include:

• Custom residential villas

• High-end single-family homes

• Residential development projects

• Townhouses and estate properties

• Boutique hotels and hospitality entrances

• Architectural renovation projects

• Selected commercial or mixed-use buildings

The design can be coordinated with traditional, transitional, European-inspired, Mediterranean, Craftsman and other architectural styles where a curved entrance profile is appropriate.

For development projects, the same basic design can also be adapted into a controlled specification for multiple units, allowing dimensions, timber selection, glazing and finish parameters to be documented before production.

Construction Designed Around the Opening

An arched exterior door requires more than a standard rectangular leaf with a curved decorative element added above it. The curved portion, vertical stiles, lower rails, glazing areas and surrounding frame need to work together as a complete door assembly.

The door configuration can be developed around the following project parameters:

Door Leaves
Two coordinated door leaves provide a balanced entrance while allowing the active and inactive leaves to be specified according to the intended traffic pattern.

Arched Head
The upper curved profile can be coordinated with the architectural opening, including the overall height, width, radius and transition from the vertical jambs to the curved section.

Lower Wood Panels
The lower sections provide visual weight and a stronger wood presence below the glazing. Panel proportions can be adjusted to suit the overall door height.

Glazed Sections
Large glass areas introduce daylight into the entrance while maintaining the visual rhythm of the symmetrical double-door design.

Frame and Jamb
Matching frame components can be specified where the project requires a complete door assembly rather than individual door slabs.

This specification-led approach is particularly useful for projects where the door must correspond with architectural drawings, elevations or a predefined opening schedule.

Arched Geometry and Dimensional Coordination

The most important information for an arched door is not simply the finished width and height. The upper geometry also needs to be defined.

Depending on the architectural design, project information may include:

• Overall opening width

• Overall opening height

• Door leaf width

• Door leaf height

• Arch radius

• Spring line

• Jamb depth

• Door thickness

• Frame dimensions

• Threshold requirements

• Swing direction

• Active and passive leaf configuration

For new construction, the door dimensions can be reviewed alongside the architectural opening before fabrication.

For replacement or renovation work, buyers can provide an existing opening drawing, elevation, measurement sheet or CAD file for review.

Where the arch geometry is unusual, a project drawing is preferable to relying solely on nominal dimensions. This helps reduce ambiguity between the architectural opening and the manufactured door profile.

Exterior Performance Considerations

Exterior solid wood doors must be specified with the installation environment in mind.

Relevant project conditions may include:

• Seasonal humidity changes

• Direct solar exposure

• Rain and moisture

• Temperature fluctuations

• Coastal environments

• Covered versus fully exposed entrances

• Local drainage and threshold conditions

Waydoor recommends determining the appropriate timber, construction configuration, finish and glazing specification according to the actual project environment rather than applying one specification to every climate.

For North American, European and Australian projects, the final door configuration can therefore be reviewed according to local architectural conditions and project requirements.

The objective is controlled wood movement, appropriate weather protection and reliable operation within the intended installation environment—not an unrealistic claim of zero movement or maintenance-free performance.

Project Specification Workflow

For builders, developers and contractors, the easiest way to purchase a non-standard arched door is to treat the door as a coordinated project component.

1. Submit the Opening Information

Provide the overall opening width and height, architectural drawings, site measurements or CAD files where available.

2. Confirm Door Configuration

Specify double-door arrangement, active/passive leaf, handing and opening direction.

3. Define the Arch

Confirm the arch profile, radius, spring line and relationship between the curved head and surrounding façade.

4. Select Timber

Choose the preferred species based on appearance, availability and project requirements.

5. Define the Glass

Confirm clear, decorative, privacy, tempered, laminated, insulated or Low-E glazing requirements.

6. Coordinate Hardware

Provide hardware brand/model information where known, or specify the required lock, hinge and handle functions.

7. Confirm Finish

Provide a sample, color reference or visual reference for production matching.

8. Review Technical Details

Drawings and specifications can be checked before manufacturing so that project-specific dimensions and interfaces are confirmed in advance.

9. Production and Inspection

The approved specification becomes the reference for manufacturing, dimensional inspection, finishing and final assembly.

This workflow is especially useful for custom homes and developments where an entrance door needs to be coordinated with multiple construction disciplines.

Technical Specifications

Builder & Developer Specification Checklist

Before requesting a quotation, project buyers should prepare the following information:

Door Opening

• Overall width × height

• Rough opening or finished opening

• Wall thickness

• Jamb depth

• Arch profile or drawing

Door Configuration

• Double door

• Active/passive leaf

• Handing

• Opening direction

• Threshold requirement

Material

• Preferred wood species

• Grain preference

• Door thickness

• Panel configuration

Glazing

• Glass type

• Single or insulated glazing

• Privacy requirement

• Safety glazing requirement

• Lite arrangement

Hardware

• Hinge type

• Lock brand/model

• Multipoint requirement

• Handle style

• Access-control requirements

Finish

• Stain color

• Paint color

• Sheen

• Finish sample or reference image

Project Information

• Project type

• Quantity

• Destination country

• Required delivery date

• Architectural drawings

• Installation conditions

Providing this information at the quotation stage allows the manufacturer to assess the door as a complete project specification rather than pricing an incomplete door concept.

Manufacturing and Quality Verification

For a custom arched entrance, inspection should extend beyond the appearance of the finished surface.

Project-specific quality checks may include:

Timber Inspection
Wood species, visual grade and material condition are checked against the approved specification.

Moisture Control
Timber moisture condition is reviewed as part of the manufacturing process to support dimensional stability.

Dimensional Inspection
Overall dimensions, leaf proportions and frame-related dimensions are checked against the approved drawings.

Arch Accuracy
The curved head is checked against the approved arch profile.

Glazing Fit
Glass dimensions, glazing interfaces and visible alignment are inspected before final assembly.

Hardware Preparation
Machined positions are checked against the approved hardware requirements.

Finish Inspection
Surface consistency, coating coverage, color reference and visible defects are reviewed before packing.

For project orders, these checks help establish a documented manufacturing reference rather than relying only on visual inspection after delivery.

Packaging and Overseas Project Delivery

A large timber entrance door needs packaging that protects the finished surface, glass and hardware interfaces during international handling.

Depending on order requirements, the export packing plan can include:

• Protective surface wrapping

• Corner protection

• Edge protection

• Internal cushioning

• Glass protection

• Moisture-conscious packing measures

• Reinforced export crates

• Project identification labels

For builders and contractors, packaging requirements can also be discussed according to the shipment method, destination and site-handling process.

Where several door systems are supplied for one development, project identification and packing documentation can be coordinated to help the receiving team match delivered units with the relevant door schedule.

Suitable Projects

Residential Development

The arched double-door format can be used as a controlled entrance specification across selected high-end residential units, particularly where a distinctive façade is part of the development concept.

Custom Villas and Private Homes

The geometry, wood species, glazing and finish can be adjusted to suit individually designed residences where standard rectangular doors cannot reproduce the intended elevation.

Contractors and General Builders

Builders can coordinate dimensions, hardware preparation and door details with the architectural opening before manufacturing, reducing uncertainty during the procurement stage.

Hospitality Projects

Boutique hotels, private clubs and selected hospitality entrances can use coordinated timber and glazing specifications to create a consistent entrance language across the property.

Door & Window Distributors

The product can also be developed as a customized supply program for distributors serving residential builders, architects and premium renovation contractors.

Frequently Asked Project Questions

1. Can the arched top be made to a custom architectural drawing?

Yes. The arch profile can be reviewed according to project drawings, dimensions or other reference information before production.

2. Can the door be manufactured for a non-standard opening?

Yes. The overall dimensions and door configuration can be developed around a project-specific opening, subject to technical review.

3. How should we provide the arch dimensions?

An architectural elevation, CAD drawing, PDF drawing or accurate dimensional sketch can be provided. Relevant information may include the overall width, height, radius and spring line.

4. What wood species can be used?

Common options include White Oak, Red Oak, African Mahogany, Walnut, Alder and Hemlock. Other species can be discussed according to the project.

5. Can the glass be upgraded to Low-E insulated glass?

Low-E and insulated glazing options can be considered according to the required glass specification and door configuration.

6. Can tempered or laminated glass be supplied?

Yes. Safety-oriented glazing options such as tempered or laminated glass can be specified according to the project's requirements.

7. Can the finish be matched to another part of the building?

A project can provide a color reference, finish sample or image for evaluation. Final matching should account for the natural variation of timber.

8. Can the door be prepared for multipoint locks?

Hardware preparation can be coordinated according to the selected locking system. Brand and model information should be supplied before production where available.

9. Can Waydoor provide the frame as well as the door leaves?

A coordinated frame/jamb package can be discussed according to the project requirements.

10. Can CAD drawings be reviewed before manufacturing?

Yes. Technical information can be reviewed before production so that dimensions, arch geometry and hardware requirements are confirmed.

11. Can this door be ordered for multiple houses in one development?

Yes. Project-based supply can be arranged for multiple units, with the specification established in advance to maintain consistency across the order.

12. What information is needed for a quotation?

The most useful information includes opening dimensions, quantity, wood species, arch drawing, glass requirements, finish, hardware requirements, destination and expected delivery schedule.

13. Can the door be supplied for projects in Europe, North America or Australia?

International project supply can be discussed based on the required specification, destination, shipping method and local installation requirements.

14. How is the door packaged for overseas shipment?

Protective export packaging can be configured to protect the timber surface, edges, glass and completed assembly during transportation.

15. Can Waydoor help before the purchase order is finalized?

Technical clarification, configuration review and quotation support can be provided during the pre-order specification stage so that the required door configuration is established before production.

Request a Project-Specific Quotation

Send the Opening. We Build the Specification Around It.

For an arched solid wood double front door, the finished appearance is only one part of the specification. The correct dimensions, arch geometry, timber, glazing, hardware and installation interfaces need to work together.

Send Waydoor the information available for your project:

Opening Size + Arch Drawing + Quantity + Wood Species + Glass + Finish + Hardware + Destination

Our team can review the available information and develop the corresponding door configuration for quotation and production planning.