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As the saying goes, “first impressions count,” and what could be more important to the impression your home makes than its front door? As a door design company that is known for its bespoke, British-made front doors, we have worked with homeowners, architects, and designers to come up with the ideal front door design ideas for just about every context.
Hoping to freshen up your home’s appearance? We will give you the benefit of our experience and leave the rest to your creativity and personal taste. Here are some basic front door design principles to keep in mind.
Match the Style of Your Home
Some homes are classic gems. Others sport cutting-edge modernity. The style of your home helps you narrow down your choices. After all, a sleek, modern front door, though beautiful in itself, would look very out of place when fitted to a charming Victorian building or a cottage-style country house.
Many of our clients are looking for front door design ideas that would work well in a classic setting. From grand entrances to a rustic-style welcome, we deliver the doors to match their needs.
On the other side of the spectrum, we have customers who want modern front door design ideas to suit their contemporary-style homes. Snappy lines, interesting texture changes, and statement colour contrasts may come into play.
Bold and Colourful Front Doors Can Work in Multiple Contexts
Looking for front door designs that add a touch of colourful cheer to your home? You may be surprised to find that bold and colourful door designs have a long history. For example, Georgian period front doors seemed to express a desire to shrug off austerity, and the doors of Dublin, in particular, show off this trend.
As we move towards the 20th century, you will see an even more daring iteration of the colourful front door design concept. Hot pink, lime green, and bright sunshine yellow doors became a popular way to stand out from the crowd during the equally colourful 1960s.
Bright blues, yellows, and reds are much in evidence in the modern revival of this trend, and the striking visual effect is something you might like to emulate when choosing a front door for your London home.
As a finishing touch, pick up those tones on window frames, and it’s easy to transform a dull brickwork facade, creating a look that exudes cheer on even the drabbest day.
Front Door Stairs Design Ideas
In design, we create “journeys.” The lines of your front pathway lead towards front stairs, ultimately leading to a destination - namely, your front door. Whether you choose harmony or contrast, consider the journey and make the arrival memorable.
Thus, you might choose an imposing double front door with ornate ironmongery details to complement a gracious sweeping front steps design. Or, you may decide on a rustic, wood-finish door to match a rugged stone front doorstep design idea.
Instead of harmonising, you can opt for an element of surprise that still doesn’t look out of place. For instance, a sea-blue door set in a white frontage and approached via pale-coloured stairs can look delightful.
Double Front Door Design Ideas
There’s something uniquely welcoming about double doors flung wide open to welcome you, your friends, and your family. Although classic designs may spring to mind, there’s nothing to stop you from adopting a modern take on an old idea.
You will find plenty of inspiration demonstrating the versatility of double front door designs in our gallery. Elegant gloss-black is hugely popular, but some of our clients have opted for wood finishes or wood and glass combos.
Don’t forget textures and material variations. Details like panelling, bevels, and ornamental glass features can add unique character to make your arrival memorable every time you come home.
Modern Front Door Designs
We love the freedom of choice that modern styles offer, and so will you. From the slick to the quirky, there are few limitations. Let your imagination run wild and enjoy your creative results.
Consider an idea that can serve as a theme that runs like a golden thread through your home design. For example, your garage doors, front door, and window frames can reflect the personality you’ve chosen for your home, and you can even carry it through to the interior.
Chic minimalism is hugely popular right now. The lines are clean, the ironmongery is superbly crafted yet utilitarian, and form follows function in an expression of modern elegance. As time goes by, you will have a lot of freedom to refresh other home design features - interior or exterior - without having to change your front door to match the fresh aesthetic.
Security Meets Style: Front Door Designs With Enhanced Protection
While looks are important, so are contingencies - like an intruder trying to break into your home. The good news is that security doesn’t have to be ugly. You can even retain those glass door panels or sidelights you love and still have a secure front door.
Made to Order With Discreet Security Measures Built In
Stronghold Security Doors are made to order according to our clients’ preferences. Although each of them may be different, our doors have one thing in common: enhanced security features are built into every door we make.
We successfully unite twin aims: achieving beauty and keeping your belongings, and more importantly, you and your family safe. Although you can choose any look you like, the secrets your door conceals include metal reinforcements, impact-resistant (even bulletproof) glass, and highly secure locking systems.
Certified and Police-Approved
All you and your guests see is a welcoming entrance. But intruders will soon find that your front door is a tough nut to crack. Check out what our LPS 1175 security rating could mean to you and know that we are secured by design approved. Gorgeous design can be secure, and Stronghold Security doors prove the point.
Your Idea Becomes a Reality With Us
Contact us with your design ideas, or allow our experienced designers to suggest options for you to choose from. Security doors don’t have to be unwelcoming, and we can round off your home transformation project with security windows to match your preferred style and your security needs. Get in touch with our team today, and turn your vision into a reality.
