These 13 Sophisticated Modern Wood Door Designs Add A Warm Welcome

March 5, 2017
Here are 13 inspirational examples of modern wood doors that add major curb appeal and warmth to these modern houses.

Whether you’re going for front door with a minimalist, clean look with few lines and little embellishment or want a more artistic door with a sculptural handle or carved details, wood is a great way to achieve nearly any look.

Here are 13 examples of wood doors that add major curb appeal to these modern houses.


1. This large pivoting front door covered in light wood slats has a sculptural door handle set into the wood to welcome you into the home.

This large pivoting front door covered in light wood slats has a sculptural door handle set into the wood to welcome you into the home.
SJB designed this modern house in Red Hill, Australia. Photography by Peter Clarke.

2. The dark wood door leading into this Australian home has vertical lines and a tall, thin, vertically placed minimalist metal door handle follows the lines in the wood.


The dark wood door leading into this Australian home has vertical lines and a tall, thin, vertically placed minimalist metal door handle follows the lines in the wood.
Genesin Studio designed this home in Australia.

3. This large dark wood door with the wood grain running horizontally features an oversized circular handle that gives the entry way a modern feel.


This large dark wood door with the wood grain running horizontally features an oversized circular handle that gives the entry way a modern feel.
David Watson and Workroom Design designed this modern Australian home. Photography by Armelle Habib.

4. This modern front door with a horizontal wood pattern is surrounded by windows that look out at the trees surrounding the home.


This modern front door with a horizontal wood pattern is surrounded by windows that look out at the trees surrounding the home.
Kidosaki Architects Studio designed this modern Japanese house. Photography by 45g Photography.

5. The vertical grey wood panels of this wood front door are interrupted by a sculptural door handle that runs the length of the door.


The vertical grey wood panels of this wood front door are interrupted by a sculptural door handle that runs the length of the door.
Daniel Marshall Architects designed this modern house in New Zealand. Photography by Emily Andrews & Ernie Shackles.

6. This light wood door features an oversized metal door handle and is flanked by windows on both sides to create a modern entry into this family home.


This light wood door features an oversized metal door handle and is flanked by windows on both sides to create a modern entry into this family home.
Kevin Vallely redesigned this modern family home in Vancouver, Canada. Photography by Dave Sutherland.

7. This large wood door, made up of four rich wood panels and a silver metal door handle, warms up the black metal panels and creates a contemporary look on the exterior of this Australian home.


This large wood door, made up of four rich wood panels and a silver metal door handle, warms up the black metal panels and creates a contemporary look on the exterior of this Australian home.
In2 designed this modern house in Melbourne, Australia.

8. This tall wood Dutch door has an extra tall door handle split in two that allows the front door of this house to be opened completely or only partially.


This tall wood Dutch door has an extra tall door handle split in two that allows the front door of this house to be opened completely or only partially.
TSC Architects designed this modern house that features a tall wood Dutch door.

9. This light wood paneled door, featuring a silver door handle, is surrounded by a wall of windows and black steel frames that create a modern entryway full of natural light.


This light wood paneled door, featuring a silver door handle, is surrounded by a wall of windows and black steel frames that create a modern entryway full of natural light.
David Vandervort Architects designed this modern house in Snohomish, Washington.

10. A large light wood pivoting front door greets people at the front of this modern Greek home.


A large light wood pivoting door greets people at the front of this modern Greek home.
Studio Omerta designed this modern house with a large pivoting door. Photography by Giorgos Sfakianakis.

11. This horizontally paneled dark wood door is made from the same wood that covers the walls of the entry way, creating a unified appearance.


This horizontally paneled dark wood door is made from the same wood that covers the walls of the entry way, creating a unified appearance.
ParkCity Design + Build designed this modern house near the Park City area of Utah. Photography by George Oakley.

12. This tall front door features horizontally placed wooden panels and a thin metal door handle.


ONG&ONG designed this modern house in Singapore. Photography by Derek Swalwell.

13. Light wood strips arranged in a geometric fashion make up these 23 foot tall doors that lead into the study of the home, while sculptural metal door handles help you pry the doors open.


Light wood strips arranged in a geometric fashion make up these 23 foot tall doors that lead into the study of the home, while sculptural metal door handles help you pry the doors open.
Xrange Architects designed this modern house in Taiwan.
Here are 13 inspirational examples of modern wood doors that add major curb appeal and warmth to these modern houses.