Need advice on internal doors, whats in whats out ?

7 years ago

Hi all,

I needs some advice on internal doors, I want to know what's in what's out, what will look better natural wood or primed white ?

I want 2-3 with glass the rest I want without glass, can't really have glass on the bathroom and bedroom doors.

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OnePlan
7 years ago
All depends on your home style and your taste really ... Some Victorian Houses can look stunning with graphite or black internal doors as a statement piece - some cottages suit oak latched doors - a modern apartment can look fab with minimal flat, wall coloured, doors... So we'd need a bit more info about the age and style of your home really !
Suleman Zaman
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7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Hi Thanks for the reply,

The house is a 1930 mid terrace, I will need both the doors and frame.
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Alice Sparks Ltd
7 years ago
The slim profile doors would suit your style house. Happy to share some options for you within the glass scope.

please email asltd16@outlook.com

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