Glass Design

What Glass Design does

Glass Design is a second-generation, family-owned custom door and decorative glass company serving residential homeowners across Southwest Florida from two showroom locations in Fort Myers and Naples. Founded in 1996 by Sandi and Don Durden and now led by CEO Bonnie Doughty, the company designs, fabricates, and installs hurricane impact-rated entry doors, decorative glass inserts, designer glass windows, and related architectural products for the coastal SW Florida market. Its primary customer segment is individual homeowners requiring impact-rated products to meet Florida Building Code and High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements, with secondary segments including builders, remodelers, contractors, and HOA/condominium associations.

The product portfolio spans impact-rated doors in fiberglass, aluminum, wood, and iron constructions (Urban Series, Wrought Iron Series, Milano Series, Pivot Series), decorative glass inserts (120+ standard designs plus an exclusive custom collection and the Express in-stock sub-brand), designer glass windows, pool and patio doors, interior doors, the Ignition fire-rated door series, and DoorShield hurricane shutters. Differentiated technical capabilities include proprietary hand-crafted Bubble glass art and SGO laminated leaded glass designed in-house by Founder and Master Bubble & SGO Artist Sandi Durden, plus HVHZ-certified product configurations across the lineup. All installation is performed by in-house master installers with no subcontracting, supported by a supply ecosystem that includes partnerships with Masonite, Therma Tru, PlastPro, ODL, Trimlite, and RSL.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer business model with quote-based pricing tied to material, customization, size, and installation requirements, and revenue is generated exclusively through one-time project sales with no recurring or subscription streams. Lead generation is driven by Google search, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), a content-marketing blog, and a customer referral program offering $25 Amazon gift cards. Distribution is exclusively through the two physical showrooms plus virtual design consultations, with no e-commerce, wholesale, or third-party retail channels. The company employs approximately 25-30 people and has served over 8,500 homes since inception.

Name

Glass Design

Legal name

Glass Design

Website

https://glassdesigns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glass Design is a second-generation, family-owned custom door and decorative glass company serving Southwest Florida residential homeowners. Founded in 1996, it designs, fabricates, and installs hurricane impact-rated doors, decorative glass inserts, and designer windows from two showrooms in Fort Myers and Naples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Residential Doors and Decorative Glass

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Door & Impact-Resistant Window Replacement (HSAPAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG), Storm Window & Storm Door Replacement (HSAPAJAG), Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)

Keywords

• Custom impact doors
• Decorative glass inserts
• Hurricane impact doors
• Residential door installation
• Designer glass windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Door Sales: Sale of custom hurricane impact doors including fiberglass, iron, aluminum, and wood entry doors. Doors are sold as complete units or with decorative glass inserts. Pricing varies based on material, customization, size, and installation requirements. Process involves consultation, custom design drawings for approval, fabrication, and professional installation.
2. Decorative Glass Insert Products: Sale of decorative glass inserts for existing doors including standard designs (120+ options), exclusive custom collection designs, and fully custom glass options. Many designs available in hurricane impact-rated versions. Includes etched, fused bubble, textured, leaded and beveled glass options.
3. Designer Glass Windows: Custom decorative glass windows for residential applications, including etched, leaded, textured, beveled, and custom designs. Can be fabricated to meet Florida Building Code and HVHZ requirements for hurricane protection.
4. Professional Installation Services: In-house professional installation of all door and glass products. The company handles the entire installation process with their own team of master installers - no subcontracting. Installation includes demo and disposal of old materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glass Design designs, fabricates, sells, and installs custom hurricane impact doors (fiberglass, aluminum, wood, iron, pivot, and pool/patio varieties), decorative glass door inserts, designer glass windows, and fire-rated door systems for residential customers in Southwest Florida. All products are customized through design consultations and installed by in-house crews, with the company's signature offerings being proprietary hand-crafted Bubble glass and SGO laminated leaded glass art combined with HVHZ-certified hurricane impact-rated construction.

Product overview

Glass Design is a Southwest Florida-based custom door and decorative glass company offering a comprehensive portfolio of residential entry solutions. The core offering centers on hurricane impact-rated doors available in multiple materials: Fiberglass Doors, Aluminum Doors, Wood Doors, Iron Doors (featuring Urban, Wrought Iron, Milano, and Pivot Series), and Custom Hurricane Impact Doors. Supporting products include Pivot Doors with concealed pivot systems, Pool and Patio Doors for indoor-outdoor living, Interior Doors with decorative glass options, Designer Glass Windows with custom artistry, Door Inserts available in Standard (120+ designs), Exclusive Collection, and Custom options, plus the Ignition Fire Rated Series for fire-rated applications. Add-on offerings include Door Hardware (handlesets, door pulls, smart locks) and DoorShield hurricane shutters. Express Inserts provide in-stock quick-installation options. The product line is unified by a design-to-install service model serving homeowners in Fort Myers, Naples, and Southwest Florida with two showroom locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Express Inserts: In-stock door insert designs ready for quick installation, typically within one week. Hurricane impact rated inserts available.

Products and services

• Custom Hurricane Impact Doors

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ 5-star Google Reviews demonstrating customer satisfaction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MasonitecoreTechnology or IntegrationMasonite is a major door manufacturer whose products are offered through Glass Design. The company provides fiberglass doors and related door products as part of Glass Design's product portfolio.
• Therma Tru DoorscoreTechnology or IntegrationTherma Tru Doors is a leading manufacturer of fibergass entry doors. Glass Design offers Therma Tru products as part of their door selection for homeowners.
• PlastProcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlastPro is a manufacturer of fiberglass door products. Glass Design features PlastPro doors in their product lineup for residential applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PGT Innovations: Leading US manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors, headquartered in Florida. Directly comparable because PGT produces HVHZ-certified hurricane impact products that compete with Glass Design's core door offering, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• WinDoor: PGT Innovations' premium impact window and door brand serving luxury coastal residential projects. Comparable high-end coastal Florida customer base and impact-rated product category, though WinDoor operates primarily through dealer networks rather than direct showroom sales.

Direct peers

• CGI Windows & Doors: Florida-based manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors serving residential and commercial markets. Closely comparable product portfolio (HVHZ-certified impact windows/doors) though CGI operates as a manufacturer while Glass Design focuses on custom installation and decorative glass differentiation.
• Storm Smart: Southwest Florida-based provider of hurricane impact windows, doors, and shutters. Direct regional competitor serving the same homeowner base with overlapping impact-rated product categories, though Storm Smart emphasizes shutter systems alongside doors.
• Eastern Architectural Systems: Florida manufacturer of hurricane impact windows and doors serving residential and commercial segments. Comparable product category (HVHZ-rated impact doors/windows) and overlapping Florida customer base, though operating more as a manufacturer-distributor than a custom design-to-install retailer.
• Mr. Glass Doors: South Florida custom glass door and impact door installer offering decorative and impact-rated doors to homeowners. Closely comparable business model: custom design consultation, in-house installation, and hurricane-rated glass products targeting the same residential segment.

Others

• Masonite: One of the world's largest manufacturers of interior and exterior doors, including fiberglass entry doors featured in Glass Design's product lineup. Comparable because Masonite supplies core door products that Glass Design customizes and installs, but Masonite is a supplier/partner rather than a competitor.
• Therma-Tru Doors: Leading manufacturer of fiberglass entry doors distributed through dealer networks. Comparable because Therma Tru products are a key offering within Glass Design's door portfolio, making it both a supplier partner and a partial substitute for full custom door services.
• Plastpro: Manufacturer of fiberglass door systems commonly used in coastal and impact-rated applications. Comparable because PlastPro supplies fiberglass doors that Glass Design incorporates and customizes, sitting in a supplier/partner role rather than direct competition.

Emerging players

• Solar Innovations: Manufacturer of custom glass enclosures, doors, and windows for residential and commercial applications. Comparable custom decorative and impact-rated glass capability, though Solar Innovations focuses more on skylights, greenhouses, and enclosures than hurricane entry doors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSmvTUO0xR0AjDwRp3KZf8w
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlassDesignFL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glass-design-fortmyers-naples
• Instagraminstagram.com/glassdesign239

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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