That beautiful wooden door you picked out for your home and connected with the traditional look and function that you wanted. Alas, one day you will find your front wooden door extended and won't shut smoothly anymore. Wood is porous, which means … [Read more...]
How to Paint Wooden Slat Doors – OldEnglishDoors
Strong doors are usually closed, like most doors of a house, or folding doors. The door types or slats may also be robust. In order to avoid stalky or musty air, slatted doors or louvers allow air into and out of a room. As a cupboard feature, this … [Read more...]
How to Build Wooden Screen Doors – OldEnglishDoors
A wooden screen entryway is the richest decision for keeping out unwanted visitors. Nonetheless, lumberyards convey just a predetermined number of plans, and having one specially crafted is restrictively costly. Your smartest option is to purchase … [Read more...]
How to Make Wooden Fairy Doors – OldEnglishDoors
Woods has enchanted kids for decades. This is the scene of many of our favorite fairy tales and the setting for family celebrations that are unforgettable. Woods is also the perfect chance for young people to use their ingenuity. To help your kids … [Read more...]
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...]
