We catch up with Door Couture author and Urban Front designer Elizabeth Assaf to ask her about the details homeowners need to take into account when choosing a contemporary front door for their selfbuild or renovation scheme

Elizabeth Assaf

The Rondo V door is vertically grooved with varying sized boards and stainless steel details

What are the latest trends in contemporary door design?

At the moment people are really into big pieces that will make a statement – think 1.5m wide and 2.9m tall. Metallic finishes are very popular too, along with bronze handles. I’ve found homeowners are looking for something different to their neighbours and want to be as unique as possible. However, there’s also the other extreme in where self-builders want their doors to blend in with the rest of the construction. They ask for minimal designs that match the cladding, sometimes with concealed handles, so as to not have an obvious entrance. I think choosing one or the other comes down to personality – but more often than not, the door design will reflect the interior decor.