Front Door Design
JMK
6 years ago
Hi Houzz mind
I'm looking to source a new front door that looks the same as the picture attached (this is our back door).
We've had a quote from one company but the door had bevelled and raised panels in the lower half and weren't flat as in the back door.
We've also done some internet searching and a lot that are similar either have a small "shelf" going across the middle (which Other Half has said is the space for the letterbox ) or come with patterned glass (we'd like just plain rippled double glazing). It's a 1950s house in Berkshire.
Can anyone recommend a company or even better a door that might fit?
Thanks!
I'm looking to source a new front door that looks the same as the picture attached (this is our back door).
We've had a quote from one company but the door had bevelled and raised panels in the lower half and weren't flat as in the back door.
We've also done some internet searching and a lot that are similar either have a small "shelf" going across the middle (which Other Half has said is the space for the letterbox ) or come with patterned glass (we'd like just plain rippled double glazing). It's a 1950s house in Berkshire.
Can anyone recommend a company or even better a door that might fit?
Thanks!
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Ellie
6 years agoJMK
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6 years agoJMK
6 years ago
PROAnglian Home Improvements
6 years agoHi , have you seen our Traditional composite door range?
We have our Lincoln door which is similar.
We offer a whole range of colours and door furniture which will give you that same look.
All of our Doors are also fitted with a state-of-the-art Yale 3 Star cylinder lock that’s Secured By Design and British Standard kitemarked, giving you modern security with a traditional style.
We also offer many other designs in our traditional range, Have a look here.
PROHINSON Custom Made Timber Products
6 years agoJMK
6 years ago
PROCerberus Doors
6 years ago
Sonia
6 years agoI bought my 1930’s style wooden door online, sorry i cannot remember the firm. It was the nearest in style and also the right width as our doorway is very narrow. It did come with a stained glass window which i really love. We painted it F&B Cook’s Blue.
PROMedina Joinery Ltd
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi,
Medina Joinery manufacture bespoke timber doors and we are happy to give a free quote anytime.
Accoya is a product you could look into as its been thoroughly tested for dimensional stability, durability and paint retention.
Have a look at some other similar doors we have made:
Stable door
Also check out our website, if only for ideas.
Good luck
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