"One of the most loathed front door types by designers and real estate agents alike, these styles are typically fiberglass with oval inserts that cover half to three quarters of the door, explains Jodi Terrell, owner and broker of JNG Real EstateSolutions. Oftentimes, the doors have ornate scrollwork between two panes of glass. And while they could potentially be lauded for letting in natural light, many of them have frosted glass, which blocks the sunshine and dates the doors even more."
"Oval lite doors rose in popularity three decades ago when decorative details were more in favor, says Kristen Reyes, an interior designer and CEO of Sey Interiors located in Dallas, Texas. Technology emerged that allowed manufacturers to churn out custom shapes en masse. But in recent times, people have gravitated away from ornate, etched and frosted to more simple and streamlined, Reyes says. "Long and skinny ovals are not a shape that many are drawn to," she says. "That may sound strange, but the human eye naturally gravitates towards symmetry and balance. The skinny round shape feels out of balance in a rectangular door.""
Ornate oval-lite front doors are typically fiberglass with large oval glass inserts and decorative scrollwork or ornamental iron. Frosted or etched glass in many of these doors reduces natural light and accentuates a dated appearance. These doors were popular about three decades ago when decorative details and mass-produced custom shapes were in vogue. Current preferences favor simple, streamlined doors that emphasize symmetry and balance. Long, skinny oval windows can feel visually out of place in rectangular doors and can lower initial attraction and curb appeal, potentially deterring prospective buyers.
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