How to Design A Composite Door

One of the best things about choosing a composite door is the amount of choice you have. Rather than choosing a door from a fixed range, you can combine different styles, colours, glass and hardware to create an entrance that suits your home.

With the Buildmydoor door designer, you can explore the options and create your own composite door before you order.

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1. Choose your door style

Start by choosing the shape and design of your door. If you need a side panel or top light, you can add these too.

Whether you prefer a traditional panelled door, a cottage-style entrance or something more contemporary, the style you choose will set the overall character of your front door.

Think about the age and style of your property, as well as the look you’d like to achieve.

2. Choose your colour

Colour can completely change the appearance of a front door.

You can choose from a wide range of standard colours, including popular traditional shades and more contemporary finishes. Bespoke colours are also available for customers looking for something more individual.

If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at our composite door colours for inspiration.

3. Choose your glass

Glass is another opportunity to personalise your door.

You can choose from a range of decorative and obscure glass designs, depending on the style of door and the level of privacy and light you want.

A glazed door can bring natural light into your hallway, while a solid door can create a more private entrance.

Side panels can be bully glazed, composite, or shorted to allow for a partial wall.

4. Choose your hardware

The finishing touches can make a surprisingly big difference.

Handles, letterplates and door knockers are available in different styles and finishes, allowing you to coordinate your new door with other details around your home.

You can keep things simple with understated hardware or use the door furniture to add a more traditional or distinctive touch.

5. Check the size and specification

Before ordering, you’ll need to make sure the door is specified correctly for your existing opening.

If you’re ordering a supply-only door, accurate measurements are particularly important. If you’re unsure what measurements are required, we’re happy to discuss your requirements before you order.

We also specialise in short, small and narrow composite doors, including unusual-sized entrances that may not suit a standard door.

Design your composite door

Once you’ve chosen your style, colour, glass and hardware, you can see how the different options work together using our online door designer.

You can experiment with different combinations before deciding on your final specification.

If you’d prefer to talk through your options first, contact Buildmydoor and we’ll be happy to help.