| Whether you have double or single entryway doors | | | | which design will be best for you? A variety of |
| with one sidelight or two, transom or no transom, your | | | | decorative window film designs are available to meet |
| front door is the focal point of your curb appeal. Yes, | | | | your needs such as stained glass, privacy stained |
| of course, landscaping and a manicured yard are | | | | glass, strong elements designs, etched glass designs, |
| important as well but nothing says "look at me" like a | | | | deco tints, and beveled glass designs. |
| beautiful entryway into your home. Although there is a | | | | Strong elements designs are films such as Doral, Ritz, |
| wide array of front doors to choose from that are | | | | Allure, and South Beach (you can find on our website). |
| lovely, nothing dresses up a door like sidelights and | | | | These films have designs that usually start in the |
| transoms. | | | | center of the film therefore should be installed with the |
| Although beautiful, sidelights and transoms raise other | | | | design centered on your glass and trimmed equally on |
| issues such as privacy and security. Obviously, more | | | | all sides if needed. Using this type of decorative film |
| glass is more transparency. If you would like to add | | | | may take a little bit of planning but will add true |
| privacy and security to these beautiful doors while still | | | | elegance to your sidelights. These films have some |
| allowing light to enter, it used to be that you would | | | | transparent elements to allow you to still look out but |
| have to purchase beveled or stained glass to be | | | | are primarily frosted white film so it adds privacy while |
| custom installed which can be very expensive. | | | | still allowing light to enter the room. |
| Adhesive-free decorative window films are vinyl clings | | | | Most stained glass and etched glass designs are a |
| that adhere to your glass using a static cling | | | | repeating pattern which makes them very simple to |
| technology that is easy for you to install and remove. | | | | install. These can usually be installed by simply starting |
| You can install these window films yourself and when | | | | at a corner and trimming any excess if needed. |
| you are ready for a new look simply pull a corner | | | | Transoms may take more work depending on the |
| loose, peel them off and choose another design to | | | | shape of your window. Many designs are available in |
| apply. These window films look as good as or better | | | | both see-thru and privacy so that you can decide how |
| than real decorative glass at a much lower price. | | | | much privacy you would like. If looking to add color to |
| The most common size sidelights are from 8 inches to | | | | the front doors, you should consider a stained glass |
| 18 inches wide and a variety of heights, while transoms | | | | pattern. If you would like a simple look you may |
| can be a variety of sizes and shapes. Sidelights' and | | | | consider etched glass designs. |
| transoms' variety is what makes decorative window | | | | The easiest decorative window films to install are the |
| film ideal since they are easy to trim with scissors or a | | | | solid white frosted films and the deco tint home films. |
| utility knife so you don't have to worry about finding a | | | | Made by Wallpaper for Windows these beautiful films |
| film that is the exact measurements of your glass. The | | | | are available in white and ten different colors such as |
| most common size of window film that is purchased | | | | Sky Blue, Ocean Blue, Golden Yellow, Mint Green, |
| for sidelight installation is 16 inches wide by 74 inches | | | | Dusty Rose, and Spring Green. Solid colors that are |
| high. When choosing decorative window film for | | | | available in both privacy and see-thru designs will add |
| transoms, typically a wider and shorter film is needed | | | | a simple yet colorful look to your front door glass. |
| such as 43 inches wide by 37 inches tall. Obviously, | | | | Regardless of the look you want to add to your front |
| when trimming, you should also consider the design of | | | | door glass, you can find an easy to install and |
| your film. | | | | affordable decorative window film that meets your |
| Now that you've decide to use decorative window film, | | | | needs. |