Over the years, transoms have become part and parcel of the large majority of homes in Arizona. Whether you live in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Sedona, Glendale, or Mesa, you’ll be taken aback by the gorgeous neighborhoods that are laced with modern transoms. 

If you’re considering sprucing up your front door by indulging in a luxe transom, make sure you do your research. Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision. 

Prioritize Compatibility

While thinking outside the box is a great way to add a touch of innovation to your home, you may want to dial down when choosing the right transom for your home. The last thing you want to do is invest in a transom that doesn’t compliment your entry doors. 

Start by prioritizing compatibility. As a rule of thumb, look for transoms that are congruent with the design, structure, aesthetic appeal, and spatial dimensions of your front door. 

For instance, if your property features a pair of modern wrought iron entry doors, opt for a modern iron transom that pairs harmoniously with your doors and doesn’t look out of place. Similarly, if your home features iron front doors with ornate scrollwork, indulge in a sophisticated transom with intricate scrollwork. 

As long as you get the balance right, you’re good to go. 

Partner with an Experienced Door Design and Manufacturing Company

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to order transoms from companies that have no experience in designing and manufacturing doors. This is one of the biggest residential faux pas you could make. 

Transoms are considered an extension of entry doors—not a separate entity. If you order them from a company that doesn’t specialize in creating entry doors, you run the risk of getting the design, size, and structure wrong. 

We strongly recommend looking into door design and manufacturing companies that engineer high-quality transoms. This is a great way to create the perfect transom that complements your entry door. 

If possible, work with the same company that created your entry door to pick a transom that fits beautifully. 

Do Your Research

While narrowing down your options by looking for specific styles is a great way to get started, you’ll still have a lot to work with. Instead of browsing through dozens of styles for hours on end, look for the bestselling transoms in each category. 

Here’s some inspiration to help you get started:

Modern& Minimalistic Transoms

• Style 1 (Air Transom – Full Arch)
• Style 2 (Air Transom – Flat Top)
• Style 3 (Air 5 Transom – Flat Top)
• Style 4 (Air 4 Transom – Flat Top)
• Style 5 (Air Grid Transom – Flat Top)

Transoms with Ornate Scrollwork

• Style 1 (Miracle Transom – Full Arch)
• Style 2 ( Golden Gate Transom – Full Arch)
• Style 3 (Dream Transom – Full Arch)
• Style 4 (Beverly Transom – Full Arch)
• Style 5 ( Beverly Transom – Flat)
• Style 6 (Beverly Transom – Arch)

Use this guide to determine the right style that complements your entry doors. If you require further customization, you can work with Pinky’s Iron Doors to create your dream transom.

Over the years, the company has designed unique wrought iron transoms for countless clients. Make sure you communicate your design preferences and spatial requirements to a tee to get the best recommendations. 

Don’t Disregard Quality

When choosing the right transom, many homeowners solely focus on aesthetic appeal. And it’s easy to see why. Since transoms are installed for the sole purpose of beauty, there’s no reason why their functionality should be taken into consideration. Or at least that’s what people think. In actuality, that’s a big misconception. 

Sidelining quality can leave you with transoms that look great but start to lose their vigor in the long run. With time, low-quality transoms can appear brittle, lose their shine, and—in the worst-case scenario—develop rust and other signs of damage. 

Make sure you indulge in high-quality wrought iron transoms to ensure longevity and durability. Feel free to inquire into the structure, manufacturing, and finishing of the transom. This will help you make an informed decision. 

If you’re buying a transom with intricate scrollwork, ask for maintenance tips to ensure the design appears as good as new one, five, and ten years down the road!

About the Author

The author designs top-tier modern iron doors, black steel doors, and transomsfor Pinky’s Iron Doors. 

As one of the leading door manufacturing companies in Arizona, Pinky’s Iron Doors is recognized for its single iron doors, double iron doors, iron French doors, steel sliding doors, iron patio doors, pocket steel doors, custom iron doors, custom steel doors, and factory-style steel windows.

Apart from doors, transoms, and windows, their collection also comprises sidelights, door locks, door handles, and a proprietary iron door spray.