Modern Door Styles to Suit Your Home*

As we start moving into the Spring, people automatically start thinking about what home renovations they wish to embark on throughout the supposedly warmer and drier months of the year. I say supposedly because of course we live in the UK and you can never be sure what the weather is going to be like, we had snow yesterday. People usually only make necessary improvements during the winter, but as the colder months become a distant memory it signals a huge rush for the trade services as people start to make the changes they want. New kitchens, extensions, conservatories are all popular home improvements for the summery months, along with replacing doors and windows. If you’re planning on making the latter changes to your home, today I’m going to share with you some modern door styles from Landmark Window Systems you might not have considered;

Going Glazed
Going for a glazed front door is perfect if you have a door that leads directly into a room, especially if the room is particularly dark for example a north facing home. Adding extra windows to your door maximises the light in the room and can give the illusion of extra space if the room feels particularly small. However, the windows could be prime for prying eyes, especially for homes on busy roads. There is a risk of your front room feeling a little cooler in the winter months, so be sure to choose a quality glazing option.

It’s Composite
Over the past few years, composite doors have grown in popularity. Originally favoured by businesses, more homes are invested in them due to their strong and secure nature. Made up of a variety of materials, they typically consists of a strong steel frame with a solid wooden core, topped with a thermo plastic covering. Not only are they durable so you don’t feel the need to paint them constantly but they keep the heat in and help reduce those pesky bills. You can find Composite doors through out Plymouth and other large cities due to the security they offer. And if you can’t find what you’re after, you could always design your own composite door that will fit in perfectly with the look of your house.

A Twist on Tradition
When picking a front door for your property you need to look at what type of a building it is. A modern door wouldn’t look great on an older building, but that doesn’t mean you need to pick something straight out the Victorian era! These days you can select a traditional looking door that will match the aesthetic of your property (and the properties around you, can’t be upsetting the neighbours) that has a modern twist. Perhaps you could choose something made of reclaimed wood, or why not go with a stable door style?

Add Some Colour
Finally, one way to make your door stand out from the crowd is to add some colour. When I was a kid my parents were the only ones in the street with a white door and I loved saying “oh the one with the white door” when friends were coming to visit, sad, but it was nice to know something set our home apart. Now that I’m an adult with a home of my own I’ve always dreamt of having a blue door, but unfortunately right now, it wouldn’t go with the colour of our building. One day though! If you’re planning on having a coloured door, ensure the materials you choose are can be painted and can also survive the elements.

Yes, when you’re a home owner you don’t get to spend your money on all the fun things, but who said picking out a new front door can’t be an interesting experience? Did you know Landmark also do windows? There is nothing more aesthetically pleasing than a home with doors that match the window frames, so why not splash out?