How to Choose the Perfect Front Door for Your Period Property
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How to Choose the Perfect Front Door for Your Period Property

From 4-panel Victorian designs to intricate stained glass. Make a grand entrance with a bespoke timber front door.

Your front door is the focal point of your home's exterior and sets the tone for the entire property. When replacing it, getting the design wrong can throw off the balance of the facade, while getting it right elevates the whole house.

Respecting the Era

The key to a perfect period door is architectural sympathy. A classic Victorian 4-panel door, often featuring arched top panels, is the quintessential choice for a 19th-century terrace. In contrast, an Edwardian property might demand a slightly wider door, perhaps featuring a large central panel of elaborate stained glass.

Studying the original doors remaining on your street is often the best starting point for inspiration.

Security Meets Heritage

While the aesthetic should look back, the security must look forward. We craft solid timber doors that perfectly mimic historic designs while incorporating discreet, modern high-security multi-point locking systems.

This allows you to enjoy the robust, heavy feel of a traditional wooden door without compromising on the safety of your home.

The Finishing Touches

The hardware, or ironmongery, is what truly finishes a period door. Whether you choose polished brass that will gracefully tarnish over time, or sleek polished chrome, high-quality letter plates, knobs, and knockers turn a functional door into a grand entrance that is truly Made to Matter.

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