Choosing the Right Door Style for Your Home
A front door can have a huge impact on the overall look of a property and may often be the first step to other home improvements such as the addition of a front porch or upgrading the property’s windows.
Overall, there is now a vast range of design options of doors available. Ideally, the style of your doors and material choice should be in keeping with the current style.
New modern styling includes oversized doors with matching glazed side-panels which may look smart and dramatic on a contemporary home but not suitable to period properties.
For older properties, consideration should be made to whether the property is in a conservation area or Grade II listed in which case planning permission may be required.
Door Styles for Traditional Homes
The most common choice of door material for traditional properties is timber and far more aesthetically pleasing than plastic.
A traditional front door can completely transform the look of your home so it’s advisable to try and match the original architecture of the building.
Painted timber panelled doors without glazing suit Georgian or early Victorian homes whilst the style for late Victorian and Edwardian properties would feature glass panels with ornate glazing.
Traditional cottage styling is often more simple in design with grooved panels and small glazed windows, favouring traditional craftsmanship over decoration.
Door Styles for Contemporary Homes
When it comes to choosing doors for contemporary homes, there is a large range of styles to choose from and a vast array of colour choices.
Modern materials including aluminium, uPVC and composite doors are a popular choice as they require minimal maintenance and will never need painting. Modern timber can be designed in any size with flush panels and sharp lines, well suited to a modern minimalist look.
Flush, slimline, sleek aluminium doors come in a wide range of coloured finishes to add an impactful statement to contemporary homes.
Your front door is hugely important to the overall look of your property and one that can instantly transform the appearance of your home so careful consideration and expert advice is recommended.
