Door Design Ideas for Your Cottage

When upgrading your cottage entryway, the right door sets the stage for both style and long-lasting performance. A fiberglass entry door strikes an ideal balance between low-maintenance durability and timeless design, making it a smart choice for homeowners in cottage country. Whether you’re revamping a rustic retreat or building a modern lakeside escape, a fiberglass entry door delivers on every front. Plus, when it’s made in Canada, you know it’s built to withstand even the toughest climate. For some design inspiration, we curated a selection of our team’s favourite door designs ideas for a cottage.

“A craftsman door for a Victorian style.” – Raj Kain, Vice-President of Sales

Featuring flat panels and simple detailing, the craftsman three-panel fir woodgrain fiberglass entry door is perfect for a modern farmhouse or traditional style cottage.

“A classic cherry two-panel with a triple glaze door lite for proper sealing which means better value for temperature in your home.”
– Anil Singh, Service Manager

A great choice for traditional or transitional cottage exteriors, a classic cherry fiberglass entry door features a 3/4 top panel and smaller horizontal bottom panel, delivering on charm and performance.

“Chantelle with vertical [simulated divided lites] SDLs; it has old-school charm and would add warmth to the entrance; it also looks rustic enough for a cottage without looking aged.” – Darryl Gaudet, Customer Service

Meet Chantelle – a refined take on the classic plank door. With clean lines, artisan details, and the warmth of fir wood, it blends traditional elegance with the strength of premium fiberglass. Built to endure and designed to impress, Chantelle suits a range of styles from traditional to transitional-making it a perfect fit for a cozy, character-rich cottage entry.

“I would do a rail and stile with full glass and a lift and slide because [those patio doors] preserve your view of the water.”
– Melissa Pannia, Customer Service

Lift and slide patio doors are a perfect choice for your cottage, offering expansive glass panels that maintain stunning water views. Fiberglass lift and slide patio doors feature a sophisticated mechanism that allows you to lift the door panel slightly off its track, making it glide smoothly with minimal effort. Not only does this system deliver high performance, but it also offers energy efficiency with a tighter seal. Explore how fiberglass compares to other materials when it comes to selecting a patio door for your home.

Rail and stile doors are a timeless choice for cottages with versatility to suit both rustic and contemporary aesthetics. Their solid frame construction offers long-lasting strength, while the clean lines and panel options can be customized to match both traditional and modern architectural designs. Whether you’re aiming for a cozy, country feel or a more contemporary cottage look, rail and stile doors provide a blend of function and style.

“A two-panel rustic knotty alder stained in Cashew. For me this door makes any cottage look sophisticated but rustic at the same time. Pair it with glass and a prairie SDL pattern and it’s a door that will welcome you to relaxation over and over again.”
– Paul Commisso, Vice-President of Marketing

With its natural knots and grain patterns mimicking the look of real wood, a knotty alder door adds warmth and rustic charm to any cottage entryway.