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Your front door is (usually) the first thing visitors see when they arrive at your house and it's also the gateway to your personal space. So it goes without saying that many people want to choose a front door that not only looks great but also reflects their personal style and enhances the overall aesthetic of their home.
Whether you're looking to add kerb appeal, increase energy efficiency, or simply update the look of your home, you're sure to find some good ideas here!
Get started with our articles below and explore the many possibilities of front doors.
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Crittall-style glazing continues to fly high in the popularity stakes and our clients often use the look in their hallways to separate spaces while highlighting the beauty of their front door from inside their home. Here are 10 reasons why the style remains in vogue and how it works with other materials including Urban Front doors in hardwood and bronze.
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Ideally, your porch should be beautiful and practical. It's a chance to be creative, add kerb appeal, and make a design statement sure to impress your guests. It's a guaranteed way to protect your Urban Front door from the elements too. Here are ten top tips to help you create the perfect porch for your home.
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When it comes to exterior design, one common dilemma is whether your front door should match the other external doors. The key is to strike a balance between harmony and distinction. Explore our guide for expert tips and inspiring examples to help you make the best design decision for your home.
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Natural hardwood is a hallmark of an Urban Front door, embodying expert craftsmanship, high-end materials, performance, and beauty. Despite the abundance of misleading information about wood, we aim to highlight the truth about this beautiful material. Here are seven compelling reasons to choose a hardwood door
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We're celebrating the skill of makers working with different sustainable materials to craft bespoke products. From a sustainable Urban Front door handcrafted in Chesham to Sandy Buchanan’s fallen timber furniture created in London to the blacksmithing skills of Nigel Tyas Ironwork in Sheffield, these makers care about their craft and the planet.
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Selecting a new front door for your renovation or new construction project is already a difficult task, but what about privacy and light. We look at 12 ways you can achieve the right balance.
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Common in the US, the postbox is having a moment in the UK for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Find out what advantages they offer home owners and check out our postbox recommendations.
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Essential factors to consider when choosing a front door
By thinking about design, security and performance you’ll choose a front door that enhances your home's appearance, provides excellent insulation, longevity performance, and meets your security requirements. Elizabeth Assaf, Urban Front Co-Founder and Designer, shares her advice in this recent webinar.
Discover the range of benefits to help you protect and maintain your front door.
Will a contemporary pivot door opening be suitable for your project?
Learn more about the pros and cons of these door opening types.
Discover why flush doors are the perfect answer to a contemporary house brief.
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Front door ideas for houses with stone
Stone, in all forms, is having a moment and, just like metals, it’s here to stay. It’s a material that works beautifully with contemporary and classic building styles. Hardwood doors look stunning with stone – it’s the texture that works so well together. Mixing textures, different timbers and stone can achieve a spectacular finish.
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U Values & your front door: a guide to saving energy and reducing bills
We often think about windows when it comes to home energy efficiency. But what about doors?
While they may take up less space overall, doors can be a surprising source of energy loss - and costing you more than they should. Keep reading to learn all about U values and why they are important to the door and window choices you make for your home.
Here are the things you need to think about if you're having glass around your door.
Make sure you know which dimensions you need for a new door.
You might be surprised at the results when you choose not to match.
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6 top front door trends transforming homes
Come inside with us as we look at the most popular door trends. Discover what our clients are getting most excited about. Find out here.
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How to choose the right entrance configuration for your house
Choosing a new, single front door for your renovation or new build can be challenge enough.
But what about when space – or preference – demands an even more complex, impressive entrance way? What options are available beyond a single door and how should you go about choosing the ideal entrance configuration for your project?
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7 tips to making your driveway look more expensive
A beautiful and well-maintained driveway can instantly elevate the aesthetic appeal of your home’s frontage. Whether you have a large or small budget, here are some expert tips to transform your driveway into a luxurious and expensive-looking feature.
Getting started with front door ideas
Choosing a new front door comes with excitement and many possible choices. Browsing front door ideas is a great place to start when looking for inspiration and information, whether you’re working on a new build or renovation. For many homeowners, when starting on this journey, the initial focus is commonly on what the door will look like. After all, aesthetics and kerb appeal are key factors for undertaking a front door upgrade or planning a new home.
As the journey to buy a new front door evolves, functionality and security have come to the fore and before you know it, making the right door choice means getting to grips with a lot of detail that you might not have even been aware of. Your door decision depends on each project, personal preference and, of course, budget. The front door idea articles contained in this section above cover a range of topics and are geared toward those seeking a bespoke and luxury type of door (because that’s what we make at Urban Front!). Regardless of budget, the topics will give you some great starting points to consider.
