Q: I have a problem. I need a new front door, but I’m being told that I need an expensive custom-made door. I can’t afford that. My home is brick veneer, and the width between the brick is 45 inches.

Distinctive, decorative doors are meant to impress—and even inspire—those who cross their thresholds. Entrances continue to be one of the main focuses when designing a space, and for good reason: ...