Your home’s entrances need to off er security, efficiency and look stylish, and that’s the case for both the front door and any spans of glazed doors opening onto the garden. Here are the main options for your external doors

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Front doors

Your front door will be one of the first things any visitors to your home will interact with, so it plays an important role in setting the tone for your entire dwelling. Cost and style will be important factors, but also efficiency and security. You’ll see that some products have Secured By Design (SBD) accreditation, which is a standard certified by the police.

The door needs to suit the overall style of your property, as well as other external features, such as windows and cladding. Contemporary trends tend to be minimalistic with clean lines - pairing with glazed panels will maximise light. Panelled doors with traditional accessories, such as an antique knocker or conventional handle, work well to create a more heritage aesthetic. The size of the door will have a bit impact on the result, too. Oversized units boast wow factor and can look strikingly modern. However, be careful that the proportions you’ve selected for the front door work with the rest of the house.