The pattern or design of the muntins for the transom usually does not align with the muntin bars or stiles of the doors below.
French doors with transom window.
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Next i removed the existing door and trim.
First i measured the doors so i had an idea of the rough opening.
Above a tall window with limestone surround is nestled under the flared eaves of the hipped slate roofed gable that completes the composition.
A transom over a double door better visually connects the two rooms and shares light between the two.
Pair with transoms for a modern look or sidelites for something more traditional.
My thought was by installing french doors with a transom window the hallway could be closed off but still feel wide open.
Adding a transom above the double doors visually joins the doors together and makes the whole door unit look larger which can be important for a front entrance where you want the door unit to dominate the foyer.
Exterior double doors are common choices for front doors.
So let s get down to the steps on how i did it.
Exterior transom window over french doors.
French doors with transoms afford a view to long island sound beyond.
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So it d be the best of both worlds.
Double doors are often used for room transitions so adjoining rooms can occasionally be closed off from one another.
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