Porthole Doors — Custom Nautical Swinging Doors
Add a bold, nautical-inspired statement to your space with fully customized porthole doors.
A porthole door brings character and style to any space, whether it’s a modern home, commercial kitchen, or boutique restaurant. With their distinctive round windows, these doors combine visual appeal with practical functionality. At Swinging Café Doors, we craft every nautical porthole door to order, offering single, double, or half-door styles with clear or frosted glass options. Built from high-quality materials and paired with precision hardware, our USA-made doors are designed to fit your exact opening and become a true focal point in your room.
Key Takeaways
- Available as single, double, or half-door (saloon style) swinging doors
- Clear or frosted glass portholes for light control and privacy
- Double action hardware included for smooth, two-way swing
- Fully customizable — wood type, hardware finish, and exact sizing
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Porthole doors add more than just functionality — they make a design statement. These doors are popular among interior designers, homeowners, and business owners looking for a modern or nautical touch. Whether you’re separating a kitchen, bathroom, or dining area, the circular window draws light between rooms, creates the illusion of more space, and gives any entryway a unique, upscale feel.
Recommended Porthole Doors
Explore our most popular nautical-inspired porthole door styles, crafted for both residential and commercial spaces.
- Maritime Single Porthole Nautical Swinging Door — Ideal for smaller openings or single entries.
- Maritime Double Porthole Butler Doors — Perfect for kitchens or dining room entrances.
- Half Moon Maritime Nautical Double Porthole Doors — Classic nautical styling with dual windows.
- Commercial Maritime Double Porthole Doors — Heavy-duty design for restaurants and high-traffic commercial spaces. From $4,769.99
Nautical Style, American Made
Our porthole doors blend coastal charm with modern craftsmanship, offering unique round window designs perfect for both residential and commercial spaces. Each door is handcrafted in the USA with solid hardwoods, premium glass inserts, and precision hinges, delivering both style and lasting durability.
All doors handcrafted in the USA • Ships nationwide • Easy DIY installation
Nautical Style, American Made
Our porthole doors blend coastal charm with modern craftsmanship, offering unique round window designs perfect for both residential and commercial spaces. Each door is handcrafted in the USA with solid hardwoods, premium glass inserts, and precision hinges, delivering both style and lasting durability.
All doors handcrafted in the USA • Ships nationwide • Easy DIY installation
Recommended Hardware for Porthole Doors
Every door with a porthole comes prepped for your chosen hardware, with double action hinges included for easy swinging motion.
- Stainless Steel Double Action Spring Hinges — Rust-resistant, ideal for kitchens and humid environments. From $89.99
- Commercial Grade Horizontal Double Action Hinges — Commercial-grade hinges for heavy-duty doors, full length.
- Gravity Hinges — Hold-open feature for restaurants and high-traffic areas.
- Pivot Hinges — Minimalist, modern look for specialty designs.
Porthole Door FAQs
Measure your finished opening width and height. We offer standard sizes and fully custom builds to ensure a perfect fit. See our sizing chart.
Double action spring hinges work for most residential uses. For heavy-duty or commercial doors, Bommer or stainless steel hinges are recommended. See our hinge guide.
Yes. Frosted glass portholes provide privacy while still allowing light to filter through. Clear glass is ideal for visibility and open design flow.
Absolutely. Many restaurants, bars, and boutique shops use nautical porthole doors as stylish, functional separators between areas.
You’ll need a drill, screwdriver, level, and measuring tape. See our installation guide for step-by-step instructions.