Internal doors help, please. Builder wanted the doors yesterday!
Please could you help me decide which doors go best in this house. I have a traditional victoriana shaker style door. Should the rest of the house match that front door? I'll attach a few photos. 1 is front of house. 2 is view through hall with clear glass. 3. Is with a shaker modern style. 4 is with victorian shaker. 5. Is view from kitchen diner. Any advice much appreciated
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This is what my sister has. Shaker style in white and I think they came ready painted? Her house is 1950s and internal is a mix of shaker kitchen and cosy contemporary.
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Thanks Oraanj and Minnie, that's useful. Do you think it's important to have the same style upstairs? Here are a few photos
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Thanks Oraanj, Minnie and Sonia. I'm leaning towards having the victorian style in the games room as you walk in on the left (nearest front door). 4 panel glass door more modern shaker, in the hall. Then victorian shaker everywhere else. All oak as it would be a grey oak floor with oak elements to banister. Would that work?
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