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Wooden Front door recommendations please

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Frontdoordilemma · 25/08/2024 20:30

I posted this on the Home decoration forum but had just one (extremely helpful) person respond, so I’m trying again here.
We need a new front door. Any recommendations welcome. And photo s if you’re willing to share
Looking for solid wood and half glazed with obscured glass - it’s the only source of daylight for a long narrow dark hall.
House is a thirties brick semi, but much extended, new windows etc. so not obviously thirties in appearance
Would prefer oak or similar and treated but unpainted.
Happy to buy online if a reputable firm.
also welcome suggestions for furniture - letterbox, knocker and handle. Brass or chrome? Brushed or polished? Classic or more unusual knocker style?

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Diversion · 25/08/2024 20:38

Not really what you are asking but we have a 1930's house with a solid wood front door which we have painted and bought a fanlight sticker with the house number on. We have an unusual door knocker and needed a striking plate. This site have all kinds of lovely door furniture, so there should be something you like https://www.thedoorknockercompany.co.uk/

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Marjorambuka · 25/08/2024 20:43

Geleta doors

rockstarshoes · 25/08/2024 20:46

Is there a reason you want a wooden door?

As someone who got rid of one because no matter what you do it's hard to stop drafts with a wooden door!

JC03745 · 25/08/2024 21:05

We have a 30's house and have spent 3yrs renovating (it had been derelict). Its now a mix of 30's and modern due to the renovations we needed to do. After looking at mainstream shops/online etc, we ended up finding a local carpenter to make it.

We have a ring type door bell, so never even thought about a knocker. I wanted black furniture in brushed, but ended up with a silver colour. I'll post a pic when I can find one.

Frontdoordilemma · 26/08/2024 09:13

@Marjorambuka thank you. They currently have a very long wait time - worth waiting for would you say? Is your door glazed?

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Frontdoordilemma · 26/08/2024 09:17

@rockstarshoes find them aesthetically more pleasing and generally not keen on plastic ones. We also have wooden window frames - we had them installed about 15 years ago and they are still in excellent condition - no draughts. Our other external doors are fully glazed wood, same age. Fit well, no warping or draughts so really happy to have a wooden front door.

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Tooting33 · 26/08/2024 09:22

I'm looking for a wooden door as well. Has got to be bespoke due to small size. What do you think is a reasonable budget because my first one (including painting and fitting) was eye watering!

Marjorambuka · 26/08/2024 09:26

Frontdoordilemma · 26/08/2024 09:13

@Marjorambuka thank you. They currently have a very long wait time - worth waiting for would you say? Is your door glazed?

Definitely worth waiting for. Great quality at an excellent transparent price.

user1471538283 · 26/08/2024 13:41

I had a composite front door in eggshell blue when I had a 1930s house. It was a thing of beauty and it wouldn't needing painting.

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