Here are some of our most recent blog posts and some latest news from Old English Doors:
New: Design your dream door with our handy tool
Earlier this month, we launched a brand new tool that allows customers to design their dream door. It’s aimed at people who love our bespoke door design service but find it beyond their budget. With our bespoke door design service, we take your idea … [Read more...]
How our bespoke door design service works
Today, we’re going to explain how our bespoke door design service works, so you can understand the full design process from start to finish. All of our doors are designed here in our workshop, by our team. Firstly, we'll arrange for somebody … [Read more...]
A short history of doors in the Victorian era
The front door was highly important in the Victorian era, as it provided a statement about the wealth of the occupants. A Victorian front door had to convey the right impression to people approaching, and those passing by in the street. In the … [Read more...]
Reviving your Victorian entrance hall
As the area where their esteemed guests would be welcomed, the Victorians regarded the entrance hall as a very important part of their home, and would often use this space to demonstrate both their wealth and good taste. Today, it is the most common … [Read more...]
Three reasons why you should finally replace your old front door!
You probably have a list of DIY jobs as long as your arm and choosing somewhere to start can be overwhelming, so everything gets put off until “next weekend”! It's a common situation! So, in today’s blog post, we’re encouraging you to get started … [Read more...]
British Colonial Style in Your Home
British Colonial style can be traced back to the late 19th century, when the British Empire had travelled far and wide to all four corners of the globe. The style took shape gradually over a few years as colonists and military members travelled. … [Read more...]
Properly Accenting Your Doors: A Guide to Door Furniture and Why it’s Important
Your front door says a great deal about your home. Chances are, if you live in a light, modern, airy new-build, you’re not going to find a heavy, Victorian-style door hanging outside. So, if you’re about to install a new door on your property, … [Read more...]
Revive Your Home in the Style of the Greek Revival
When you think of Greece, a few things come to mind -- hanging gardens, pillars, and amazing architecture. Ancient Greece was highly influential in world history and aside from its philosophy and democratic principles, it delivered one of the most … [Read more...]
Revive the Arts and Crafts Movement by Remodelling Your Home
The Arts and Crafts Movement began in the 1860s, practically right in the middle of the industrial revolution -- a time of steam and industry with goods quickly and cheaply produced for the masses. Artists and writers of the time stood together … [Read more...]
How to restyle your home: 1930s style guide
The 1930s was a defining time period: architecture and town planning radically changed with more people moving away from the city centre. The world was modernising with new products, new forms of entertainment and pastimes that also reflected in a … [Read more...]
Art Nouveau style: Restyling Your House
Art Nouveau style is around one hundred years old and has origins in Paris. It is famous because it was the first style to stop looking backwards to history for ideas. Inspiration came from the natural world around us - and of course - the feminine … [Read more...]
Victorian Style: A Victorian Restoration Guide
Do you long to have a victorian style home, and to restore your house back to one of the favourite eras in architecture? This article will help those of you who may be interested in restoring your home to its formal grander. Capturing the era: The … [Read more...]
Renovating your Edwardian style home
Edwardian homes are beautiful and light compared to their predecessors of the Victorian Era. Due to the dark nature of the homes of the Queen’s era, one can easily look at the short-lived Edwardian era as the light at the end of the … [Read more...]
Victorian style: Stained glass windows
A favourite feature of Victorian homes was stained glass of all kinds as it was a way to individualise and personalise a residence. There was a wide range of designs and features that made this a stunning aspect of Victorian exterior style and … [Read more...]
Edwardian homes: interior and exterior style
The age of Edwardian Style was ushered in with a new king, King Edward VII, after the reign of Queen Victoria, which offered a brief period of architectural and interior design style as the King only reigned for a short time period. However, in that … [Read more...]
Interior and exterior design in Contemporary homes
Influenced by the modern movement in architecture, the concept of interior and exterior contemporary style is something that has a wide interpretation because it is not attached to any particular genre or narrow set of design aesthetics thanks to … [Read more...]
Renovating or Restoring Georgian Houses
If you have a Georgian house and are in the process of restoring or renovating, there are some things to know about how to bring it back to its original glory as well as where to find certain exterior products like a Georgian exterior door to help … [Read more...]
Interior and exterior style in Victorian homes
The Victorian architectural period was born during the reign of Queen Victoria and developed into numerous and distinct architectural models, including everything from High Victorian Gothic Revival, Victorian Italianate, Second Empire architecture … [Read more...]
Georgian homes: Interior and exterior style
Developed approximately between 1720 and 1840, Georgian style architecture replaced Baroque style architecture in England and draws on a diverse set of architectural features from other architectural schools around the world. The Georgian style, … [Read more...]
How to Select an Interior Door for Your Home
In many ways, interior doors are just as important as exterior doors. They divide up your home, provide privacy, keep a room warm, and even serve as an additional decor feature that displays your personal style. Before dashing out and just thinking … [Read more...]
Timber is the Winner
Doing our bit for the environment, because we care! Here at Old English Doors we believe that timber is the winner! In the world of building, timber is our only re-newable building material. The production of uPVC, aluminium, steel and concrete … [Read more...]
Care and Maintenance Advice for Wooden Doors
This post offers care and maintenance advice for wooden doors to help keep your doors well presented and preserve their life expectancy. Care and Maintenance Keeping your wooden front doors beautifully presented with sparkling clean glass and hand … [Read more...]
