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Front door help!!

7 years ago

We're about to order a new composite door in anthracite grey (dark grey), with a glass side panel, in a modern design, but can't decide whether we should get a grey or white frame? The rest of the windows have a white frame - I would love to get them all replaced in grey but don't have the budget so realistically that won't happen in the next few years!!

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7 years ago

I'd go for Grey so that the door will look bigger and more impressive. Look into colour bonding the white window frames in the future to the anthracite grey to match the door. It's surprisingly cheap compared to replacing windows. Here is one such company that undertakes that work, that we have used to give you an idea of what is achievable:- N W Window Repairs

We were so impressed we had the conservatory and garage done!

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A S
7 years ago
Hi, I'd say it depends on the look of your exterior. I think because your window frames are white, your door frame should also be white to give a cohesive look. This will also help make your door stand out due to the contrast.
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Nina Smith
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks both - my instincts are saying grey, and certainly like the idea of painting the window frames in future! Any idea of a rough cost for the front windows on our house?? Thanks!!
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7 years ago
No idea, i'd contact some of the firms that do UPVC Colour Bonding. Just to give you an idea, we had 10 windows, a back door, the garage and the conservatory all done for just under £3k. We think it was a lot of work for the money!
Denise greycott
7 years ago
We have recently had a new composite door and had the same dilemma, went for anthracite grey frame, we're really pleased. The windows are white.

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Nina Smith
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks Denise, and that looks almost exactly the same as the design we're going for!! We're just having a slightly longer pole and glass insert to the side rather than middle - agree it looks fab in the grey so will definitely go with that!!

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