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Door Store Blog

  • New front door ideas for every style of home

    31/10/2017
    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...
  • 5 ways to update your internal doors

    17/10/2017
    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...
  • How to keep your front door looking great this autumn

    03/10/2017
    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...
  • Why louvre doors could be the answer to your problems

    20/09/2017
    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...
  • Draught proofing your doors for a cosy autumn

    05/09/2017
    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...
  • What 5 things should you look for in a new front door?

    23/08/2017
    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 ...
  • 4 reasons why mahogany doors are never out of style

    08/08/2017
    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...
  • 5 ways to create a light and airy hallway

    25/07/2017
    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...
  • How to style your home with more grey

    11/07/2017
    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, ...
  • Updating your front door entrance for summer

    27/06/2017
    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...
  • 5 unusual things that date your home interior

    13/06/2017
    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...
  • The Door Store guide to preparing your doors for painting

    30/05/2017
    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...
  • Tips for internal door upkeep

    16/05/2017
    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...
  • Giving your staircase a new lease of life

    02/05/2017
    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...
  • What size should your doors be?

    17/04/2017
    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...
  • 5 ways you can ruin your internal doors

    04/04/2017
    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...
  • What are the most popular front door styles?

    21/03/2017
    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...
  • Choose the right frames and mouldings to complement your door

    08/03/2017
    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...
  • Why do your internal doors swell?

    22/02/2017
    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...
  • The latest front door trends

    08/02/2017
    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...
  • Know your doors: interior door parts and styles

    24/01/2017
    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...
  • 7 reasons to paint your front door black

    12/01/2017
    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...
  • Thinking of changing your front door? Read this first

    03/01/2017
    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...
  • Create a festive entrance for your house this Christmas

    13/12/2016
    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...
  • Things to consider for your new internal doors

    28/11/2016
    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...
  • Great places to incorporate louvre doors at home

    15/11/2016
    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 ...
  • What home improvement tasks make the biggest impact

    02/11/2016
    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...
  • Creating a fun Halloween exterior for your home

    17/10/2016
    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...
  • What are GRP and composite doors?

    03/10/2016
    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...
  • How to fix doors that are sticking

    20/09/2016
    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...
  • How to make your home more secure

    06/09/2016
    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...
  • 5 fabulous front entrance ideas

    23/08/2016
    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 ...
  • Pros and cons of wooden doors vs GRP doors

    08/08/2016
    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...
  • Should I get internal doors with no handles?

    19/04/2016
    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...
  • How to pick an external door for your home

    11/04/2016
    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...
  • Glass panels vs no glass panels for your doors

    06/04/2016
    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...
  • What front door colour should you have?

    29/03/2016
    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...
  • 5 reasons why wooden doors are the best choice for your home

    24/03/2016
    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...
  • 4 ways to make your hallway entry unique

    14/03/2016
    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...
  • Top 5 most popular choices for internal doors

    04/03/2016
    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...
  • 3 Reasons for considering glazed doors for your home

    19/02/2016
     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...
  • Internal doors and your self-build project

    05/02/2016
    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...
  • How internal doors should reflect your interior design

    19/01/2016
    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...
  • 5 Reasons for considering oak doors

    12/01/2016
    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...
  • 5-Step guide to picking internal doors

    04/01/2016
    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...
  • 6 Reasons to choose oak interior doors

    18/12/2015
    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...
  • 4 Things to consider when choosing door handles

    16/11/2015
    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...
  • The role of internal and external doors in saving heat and energy

    05/11/2015
    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...
  • Why it could be time to go white with your internal doors

    22/10/2015
    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...
  • Benefits of choosing glass interior doors

    16/10/2015
    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...
  • 5 Reasons for considering oak doors

    05/10/2015
    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...
  • How to save energy through efficient doors in Northern Ireland

    11/07/2013
    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 ...
  • Tips in choosing interior doors in Belfast

    11/07/2013
    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...
  • Fire safety tips for internal doors

    11/07/2013
    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 ...
  • European oak versus American oak doors

    11/07/2013
    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 ...
  • Pine doors: an alternative to traditional woods

    11/07/2013
    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...
  • Walnut Doors for the designer in you

    11/07/2013
    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...
  • How to take care of wooden doors

    11/07/2013
    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...
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