Whether a property is traditional, rustic or contemporary in style, there are so many front door types available nowadays that their owners are truly spoilt for choice! The beauty of a front door is that it can add a personal touch or a quirky twist to your home – if you live in an ultra-modern house, for example, you could blend in some traditional charm by fitting a big oak front door, or stick to the contemporary feel with a stylised steel security door. Sure, fusing styles needs to be done with care, but it’s a great way to inject some personality into your home. Whatever look you’re going for, there’s a perfect front door out there to match it. Here are some of the most common front door styles to help you kick-start your search.
Panelled
The humble panelled front door has undergone countless developments from decade to decade, with each new period making changes in terms of how many panels it should have, how big the panels should be, and whether glass should be incorporated into the design. A particularly common style is the six-panelled front door, often with the two small panels at the top replaced with glass. Equally as popular is the four-panelled door with a glass half-moon at the top, sometimes with the top row of panels also swapped for glass panes. There is also the two-panel half light option, which often features frosted or stained glass, or the two-panel three-quarter light design, which allows more natural light to enter the home.
Flush
For properties where privacy might be an issue – for example, ground-floor flats with public pavements just outside – flush front doors (i.e. solid doors with no windows) are popular. We’ve seen everything from flush doors that are painted in a block colour and just have a brass doorknob in the centre to statement flush doors with elaborate carvings.
Full lite
Contemporary properties where privacy is perhaps not an issue might opt for full lite front doors. As the name suggests, this is where the majority of the door is a glass window, with a frame around the edge. The window can, of course, be tailored – you might like it to feature glazing bars, for example, or be made from frosted, stained or distorted glass.
Double door
Another popular option for larger homes is the double door. This can be as contemporary or as traditional as you like. Contemporary homes, for example, might opt for simple panelled double doors in a dark grey finish, with vertical chrome bars for handles and side panels for extra light flow. More traditional properties sometimes add stylistic quirks, such as arches, elaborate glazing bars and statement brass handles for a sense of grandeur.
Here at Hamilton Windows, we can help you find the perfect front door for your home in Surrey, Battersea, Wandsworth or a surrounding area. Contact us today to find out more.
