Five tips when buying a door
Tip one
Choose doors that are made from FSC chain of custody certified timber. This ensures that the timber originates from well-managed forests, with strict reforestation programmes.
Tip two
The current trend is towards oak doors, which provide a distinctive feel and add value to a home. Match these with oak windows and oak stairs and you have a stunning co-ordinated look to your home.
Tip three
If you are looking to make the most of natural light in the home, choose glazed doors between rooms. These help to create a light and airy living space, that has been found to promote a healthier and happier living environment.
Tip four
Sliding folding patio doors are a great way to open up the front of the house and mean you can create a light and airy living space. You can even have sliding folding doors between rooms now – such as Roomfold Plus, to give you the benefits of open plan living, or privacy, whenever you want it.
Tip five
Make sure the finish of the door matches the floorcoverings or furnishings in your home. There are some really good real wood veneered doors available at the moment, which are very authentic and can easily be matched to both light and dark timber finishes.
