A door needs to be stylish yet practical. A door must keep your home secure and energy-efficient all year round, whilst adding serious kerb appeal to the exterior of your home. With a range of materials, colours, and designs available, there are also various customisable options when it comes to decorative features, finishes, and hardware. But what type of door will suit your charming home? To help you make an informed decision, we have outlined 3 tips for buying a new front door for your Bristol home.
1. Choose the right door material
Both uPVC and composite front doors offer outstanding levels of thermal performance. However, composite doors are incredibly strong and durable. Made from several materials, they can be constructed into a diverse range of shapes and sizes; if you have a large entryway or wish to incorporate large areas of glass, then opting for a composite door would be a great choice, as it will hold its strength. Our composite doors are also reinforced with an innovative 1.7mm PVC skin, which is completely scratch, warp, and rot resistant. uPVC on the other hand is an extremely cost-effective front door option and offers a range of security benefits. For complete peace of mind, both door materials are approved by the official UK Police flagship initiative Secured by Design and fitted with multipoint locking mechanisms and hinges as standard.
2. Design a door that will enhance the character of your home
Is your home architecturally modern or do you reside in a quaint cottage? Are you looking to add a modern feature to a heritage property or a traditional twist to a contemporary renovation? Think about the kind of characteristics you want your façade to express, the answer to this will depend on the kind of styling, finishes, and decorative features you add.
Traditional door features
Traditional doors tend to have a lot of decorative engravements and glazing. They are grand in appearance and create a striking statement. Here at Seal-lite, we have a range of furniture and decorative glazing options available, including the classic swan handle and ring knocker. Along with a plethora of decorative glazing options such as Georgian bars or lead designs, your new door will look as authentic as a time-honoured timber door.
Modern door features
Modern doors are much more minimalistic than traditional ones. Their simplistic form tends to have parallel stylings throughout and minimal furniture. Some designs may incorporate large panes of glass to allow a flood of natural light to brighten up your hallway, giving modern homes an airy and spacious feel. And with an etched finish, you do not have to compromise on privacy. To keep your entrance door design consistent, opt for contemporary hardware such as a T bar or lever handles.
3. Match the colour to complement the door design & your existing windows
Now you have the design of your replacement door, you need to pick the colour. One factor to consider when choosing a shade is whether you want it to match your existing windows? Some like the consistent aesthetic of matching windows and doors, others prefer their front door to be a focal point – it’s entirely up to you!
Traditional colours
When it comes to traditional colours, shades such as enchanting Chartwell Green or vintage Cream are perfect. However, if you wish to stand out against the colourful doors of Bristol, why not choose daring tones such as Traffic Red or Ocean Blue? Another option to consider is a beautiful woodgrain finish. We have a range of woodgrain textures available that can be applied to premium composite and practical uPVC doors. From Irish Oak or Rosewood, wooden textures will give your new door a deep, rich finish.
Modern colours
Modern hues are toned down in comparison to traditional colours. Think greys, blacks, off-whites, and washed wooden textures. A particularly popular colour among modern homeowners is Anthracite Grey. Anthracite Grey can be seen across the home improvement market, which means you can easily mix and match other home improvement products to create a consistent and satisfying aesthetic for your home and garden! Why not consider matching your new front door to new bifold doors?
Stunning front doors for your home
Bring your unique vision to life and discover the endless number of options open to you, by designing your new front door with our convenient composite door designer. Alternatively, get in touch today and one of our glazing experts will be in touch in the new year.