French doors consist of a pair of side-by-side hinged doors that both open, either swinging inward (inswing) or outward (outswing). They add immediate elegance and create a wide, welcoming opening that is perfect for dining rooms leading out to a patio or garden.
For modern homes designed with a grand scale, double entry doors provide a symmetric, powerful statement at the main entrance. Like French doors, they create a very wide passage, making moving large furniture easy, but are typically designed with heavier framing and advanced security features suitable for a main front entrance.