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Oak is very much part of our lives, and it has been for centuries. The oak tree produces one of the hardest and most durable timbers on the planet, even its Latin name, Quercus robur, means strength.Oak is part of our history. It was sacred to the dr...

Only 60km west of London and just off the M4 our Reading showroom is accessible, friendly and provides you with an incredible range of options indoors and floors for your home. Waking up to doors and floorsPeople are really waking up to the fact tha...

Most people probably do not give enough thought to the impact that interior doors have on their space at home. Although doors are to some extent the transition between spaces they are an important tactile element which must function perfectly but als...

Doors are important. They say a great deal about the house to which they provide entry. This is especially true at Hallowe’en. We like to decorate doors at this time of the year, but why?Who’s that knocking on the door?Hallowe’en is...

Parquet flooring has been with us for centuries. Its durability and attractiveness making it a favourite for generations. Now, new processes mean that we can create beautiful parquet floors that are tailor-made for modern living and which will b...

The front entrance of your home is an important, but often neglected area of your property but a few easy upgrades are all it needs to give it real wow factor. If you’re trying to sell your home, improving the exterior is a great way to give it...

In case you haven't already heard, 2018 promises to be the year of bold design and loud colours. The entrance to your home is your chance to make a design statement, so don't let it pass. Find some clever ways to embrace the front door trends for 201...

Choosing new internal doors for your home is a great way to transform your interior, and a fantastic investment in your home which you can enjoy for years. But how do you pick the right internal doors for you? There are lots of options available, and...

The new year is the perfect time to make some much-needed improvements to your home. One area of your home which rarely sees an update, and therefore is most likely to need one, are your internal doors. It’s easy to update the wall colour or re...

Christmas is upon us, and while you’re planning the perfect presents, perfecting your Christmas day menu and finding out what that naughty elf on the shelf has been up to, don’t forget to also give the front of your home some Christmas ch...

Choosing new external doors for your home usually means a choice between traditional mahogany doors, or a more modern GRP (glass reinforced plastic) composite door. Both are smart choices, however composite doors have become increasingly popular in r...

f your house suffers from damp, then you’ll probably have noticed some tell-tale signs – mould growing in corners or around windowsills, your walls being damp to touch, wallpaper peeling off, and a musty, stale smell that you can’t ...

Choosing a new front door for your house? You’ve come to the right place. We have hundreds of styles, colours and designs that you can use as inspiration for making this major home improvement to ensure that you’ll love the end result. No...

Are you bored of your internal doors? Perhaps they’re old and in need of a refresh? We all want our home interiors to look their best, and changing your internal doors is one of the easiest ways to make a big impact to the overall look and feel...

Your front door is the entrance to your home, and the space outside around it should reflect what guests expect to see once they step inside. If your front door and front garden are scruffy, messy and lacking any kind of attention to detail, it doesn...

Louvre doors are enjoying a bit of a design comeback in recent years, and we love this trend as louvre doors are actually a fantastically versatile option for many rooms in your home. They are no longer considered to be an old-fashioned décor tr...

September is here, which means that autumn is well and truly on the way. There’s something very comforting about the thought of fleecy blankets, open fires and cinnamon-scented candles burning nearby, but if there’s one thing that will ru...

Thinking about a new front door for your home? You’ve come to the right place. We know everything there is to know about choosing the right door for your home, and as it’s the entry to your house you’ll want to make sure it’s ...

They say everything comes full circle, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the world of fashion and design. For home interiors, the trends might not move as quickly as on the high street, but there are definitely home design trends that were se...

The hallway sets the tone for the rest of your home, so when you invite guests inside you want it to look as best as possible. Some of the most desirable criteria for a beautiful hallway are for it to be light and airy, but if your home is small or l...

In the world of interior design, there’s no hotter colour than grey. Although it might sound dull, styling your home with grey tones instantly adds a classy and chic finish to any room, and even though it’s been used for a few years now, ...

Summer is the time to get outdoors and enjoy all those lush green lawns, colourful garden decorations, and gorgeous flowers all in bloom, and what better place to show these off than at your own front door? Don’t neglect the entrance to your ho...

Anyone who takes pride in their home likes to think they’re on top of home décor trends and can keep their home interior looking fresh, contemporary and modern. So, you might be surprised to hear that there are 5 unusual things that date y...

If you’ve decided you’d like to try painting your interior doors a new colour, great! It’s one of the easiest ways to change the whole look and feel of your home interior. Preparation is everything when it comes to this sort of home...

Need some advice on keeping your internal doors looking their best? We know that well maintained doors will not only look great in your home, but will give you years of use if you treat them well. Here’s our top tips for internal door upkeep th...

For many homes, the staircase is just a way to get from one floor to another. Sure it’s practical, but since when does practical have to be boring? You can transform your staircase and give it a fresh new perspective with some simple changes th...

Have you ever wondered what size your doors should be? If you are building a new house and want to have bespoke internal doors made, this can be extremely costly. The more practical alternative is to stick with the standard sizes already used to ensu...

New internal doors can totally transform your home, but they need a bit of care and attention to keep them looking their best for years to come and to keep their value. If you don’t look after your doors you can quickly ruin their aesthetic app...

Choosing a new front door can feel like a bit of a gamble – what style do you go for? Will it date? Is this the right colour to match the rest of my house exterior? What are the latest front door trends? All these are popular questions that our...

You know that the finishing touches can really make or break your décor style, but some of the areas often overlooked are the frames and mouldings to complement new doors – and it’s only when you see it done badly that you realise ju...

One of the most frustrating things that can happen at home is when your internal doors swell and refuse to be closed. Because most homes have 7 or more internal doors this problem can quickly get out of hand unless you try and treat the source of the...

Is your front door looking a little lacklustre lately? It’s the entrance to your home and the first impression to guests and visitors so you’ll naturally want it to look as good as possible – as they say, you don’t get a secon...

Updating your internal doors at home can be a confusing task as there are so many styles available, so make sure you get this major home improvement task right by knowing exactly what you want and what’s available. There are lots of different&n...

If you’re thinking of changing the colour of your front door, don’t do anything until you’ve read this blog post on 7 reasons to paint your front door black. If you’ve been thinking about changing it to black, then this post w...

If you want to make a home improvement change with real ‘wow’ factor results, you can’t get better than changing your front door for an immediate impact. This is a fairly long term investment in your home, so it’s not a decisi...

If you love Christmas as much as we do, then you’ll probably already have started thinking about ways to create a festive entrance for your house to welcome friends and family as they pay you a visit this Christmas. If you need some inspiration...

Your internal doors are a great way to reflect your tastes and choices when it comes to interior design, but when you have so much to choose from in this area (colours, furniture, art, soft furnishings) people often overlook their doors and just rush...

Internal doors are an absolute must have at home, even if your layout is open plan. There are so many stylish options available when it comes to internal doors, from solid wood, to glass panels, with clear and frosted glass for privacy, but we think ...

Every homeowner wants to maximise the value of their investment, and so it’s no surprise that at one point or another many of us have decided to make some major changes to improve our homes. But what home improvement tasks make the biggest impa...

With the end of October in sight, it’s time to embrace the Halloween holiday and get into the spirit of the season with some décor. Whether it’s to host a Halloween party or to let trick-or-treaters know that it’s ok to call, h...

When choosing a new front door, quite often your first decision will be whether to go with a solid wood door, or a GRP or composite door – but what are these exactly, and why are they so popular? Read on to find out more about this front door o...

If you’re suffering from sticking doors in your home, you’ll know how frustrating it can be – not only don’t they close properly (if at all) but you have to tug too hard on the handle to get them open again which can lead to d...

Keeping your home safe and secure from burglars and other threats is a high priority for any homeowner, so find out more from us on how to make your home more secure. Our tips are intended to help burglary prevention and secure your home against intr...

They say you don’t get a second chance at a first impression, so make the front of your home count with a gorgeous front entrance. It can be hard to know what to do with your front door or driveway except keep it neat and tidy, but as that can ...

If you’re debating whether to get a wooden front door or a GRP composite door read this blog post to find out the pros and cons of each unique style. Choosing an external door for your home is crucially important for creating a good first impre...

Have you ever considered what your internal doors would add to your home interior if they had no handles? Sliding pocket doors have been increasing in popularity in the home interior industry, as they have many benefits. It’s also very common t...

If you want to give your home exterior a big refresh, one of the best things you can do to create maximum impact is to replace your external door with a new style. With so many choices available, you can make your front door as individual as the fami...

Join the debate on glass panels vs no glass panels for your doors – whether it’s for interior doors or exterior front doors. As with anything, there are pros and cons to each, but do you sit on the fence or are you sticking to your guns e...

Front door décor is often overlooked by busy homeowners. There’s so much to keep clean, tidy and maintained on the inside where you spend all your time, that often the front of your home is a second thought or neglected until you want some...

Taking the time to weigh up your options when investing in updates in your home is very sensible. Between paint colours, flooring, and soft furnishings, you might not even have considered updating your internal doors. This is often an area that peopl...

It’s not just drama queens who love to make an entrance! Your hallway is the entrance to your home, and the best way to set the tone for the style and interior design choices within for any visitors you are receiving.Any homeowner who takes pri...

Are you seeking a stylish update to your internal doors at home? There are lots of options available in styles, colours and finishes that reflect your own personal tastes and interior design style. Perhaps you like traditional mahogany doors? Or mayb...

 There is so much choice when it comes to choosing doors for your home today.  Indeed, some home owners opt for no doors at all with open plan, minimal living spaces a prominent feature of modern architecture.  Despite this, internal d...

Managing your own self build project is never an easy task.  From securing the land (if you aren’t lucky enough to already have this) and getting your plans ready, to assigning a contractor and managing the finances, a self-build project d...

When you think of the interior design of your home there is so much that goes into creating the final look and feel of your home.  From colours and textiles to furniture and accents, it can take time to get the look you are after, especially whe...

With lots of choice when it comes to picking interior doors, there are lots of factors for home owners to consider when it comes to finding the door that is right for your home.  Cost and style are often two of the biggest factors but the type o...

Internal doors play a big role in the aesthetics and interior design of any home.  The style and finish of internal doors will often be influenced by the décor of your home.  From colour and material to the size and door handles, there...

There is plenty of choice today when it comes to picking doors for your home or business, whether these are new doors or replacement doors.  One of the most popular type of doors for inside the home are oak wooden doors.  But just what is i...

It may seem like something that should be straightforward, but selecting the right door handles for your door can take some thought.  There are a number of things you need to take into consideration when making your decision.  To help you o...

With winter now firmly on our doorsteps, the biggest challenge for many homeowners as the cooler evenings draw in, is keeping your home warm and saving energy in the process.  Heating costs and indeed electricity costs go up for many from Septem...

The run up to Christmas often brings with it opportunity – opportunity to make some changes inside your home to get ready for friends, family and potential strangers who could stop by over the festive season.  From a fresh lick of paint to...

Glass is playing a big role in modern architecture and design with many contemporary homes finished with large glass fronts allowing lots of natural light to flow through the house.  But it’s not just the exterior of homes where glass is s...

With lots of choice when it comes to picking interior doors, there are lots of factors for home owners to consider when it comes to finding the door that is right for your home.  Cost and style are often two of the biggest factors but the type o...

A healthier environment can be attained if only people will reduce their carbon footprints. One way to do this is to reduce the emission of green house gas by opting for energy-saving devices, appliances and construction materials. Start by checking ...

The style of your home can be enhanced or destroyed by the fixtures you install. Take for example the interior doors which are most often taken for granted by homeowners, only to realize later on that their abodes could have looked more elegant or ho...

If you think that internal doors are chosen primarily on the basis of their beauty then you are not alone. Majority of the homeowners who choose their home doors think of the looks first considering that all doors are made to provide security to ...

If you think that everything will be easy once you have decided to choose oak doors for your home or office fixtures, then better think again. With 295 types of oaks the world over, deciding on which specific type of oak to use for your doors can be ...

The good old traditional woods will always be a sought-after material for their doors. However, most of these hardwoods are no longer easily available. And if they are, they have skyrocketing prices that will not match the not-so-deep pockets of home...

Still looking for the perfect material for your doors? Walnut doors may just be the perfect match for your home considering that it is one of the most sought-after materials among designers today. There is a wide range of walnut timber available in t...

The sky is the limit for anyone shopping for a new door for the home whether it is for exterior or interior purposes. After all, there are many types of doors to choose from including fibreglass, vinyl, steel, aluminium and wooden doors. All of t...