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Front doors with raised elements

There is something immensely alluring about an entrance way that has the added augmentation detail of raised panels or other elements.

Take a dip into our case studies where our raised panel designs (Bari & Ridge) are shown off in their finest light.

The ridge front door design adds interest and texture to the exterior
The ridge front door design adds interest and texture to the exterior
ridge e98flush hinged in iroko with option11a in black
ridge e98flush hinged in iroko with option11a in black
The iroko adds warmth and the ridge design adds texture to this living room
The iroko adds warmth and the ridge design adds texture to this living room
ridge e98flush hinged in iroko with option11a and matching black glass side panel
ridge e98flush hinged in iroko with option11a and matching black glass side panel
close up of the ridge with black option 11a in black
close up of the ridge with black option 11a in black
view from the kitchen to the front door
view from the kitchen to the front door

Contemporary home with added drama

White render and grey windows are certainly the staple of the modern contemporary look, but how do you warm up a flat façade and create drama? Follow the lead of this client who has added interest and texture with our Ridge door design.

The client was keen to make an entrance with warm red and brown tones and opted for iroko to bring those hues in spades. As well as the front door itself and the sidelight, they also chose to clad the underside of the canopy over the door to meet the desired, welcoming aesthetic. The Ridge features raised elements which are bold when combined with those same elements covering the sidelight. 

The look is finished with a black pull handle, 11a, and a very tropical feel internally. 

In order for the raised elements to be flush and seamless, the Ridge doorset should be ordered in our e98 flush option.

A traditional 1970's bungalow gets a contemporary makeover with a whole new upper floor
A traditional 1970's bungalow gets a contemporary makeover with a whole new upper floor
The unequal, iroko cladding was chosen to blend in with the surroundings, with the knowledge that it would start to grey over time
The unequal, iroko cladding was chosen to blend in with the surroundings, with the knowledge that it would start to grey over time
Bari pivot door in fumed oak
Bari pivot door in fumed oak
bari with etched number detail
bari with etched number detail
The garage door, though small, brings impact and cohesion having been crafted from the same fumed oak
The garage door, though small, brings impact and cohesion having been crafted from the same fumed oak
The house lights up, day or night
The house lights up, day or night

House of Assaf: a modern bungalow renovation

After many happy years of building memories and with 2 growing teenagers, Urban Front co-founders Elizabeth & Nabil Assaf were keen to stay in their spacious but not-ideally-configured 1970's bungalow.

So they dreamt big and went full steam ahead with a magnificent makeover that included a whole new upper floor as well as new features and fixings throughout (including all of the doors, naturally). 

Read the full case study here.

The Iroko has darkened beautifully and works very well with the other building materials
The Iroko has darkened beautifully and works very well with the other building materials
This house uses traditional Norfolk materials
This house uses traditional Norfolk materials
The ridge design adds another element of texture to this minimalist home
The ridge design adds another element of texture to this minimalist home
This home has a striking architectural presence
This home has a striking architectural presence
The raised elements of the ridge design complements the hallway stone wall
The raised elements of the ridge design complements the hallway stone wall

North Norfolk contemporary home with Iroko front door 

Every now and then we come across beautiful projects by our clients and this one doesn't disappoint. It has a variety of materials, including stone and chestnut cladding, a striking architectural presence and a truly bespoke and stunning door.   

We worked closely with the architects to create this bespoke doorset which has raised elements on the door and the sidelight and is also of a flush construction. The Iroko has darkened beautifully and demonstrates how well it works with different materials. We particularly love the sidelight as it shows how little glass needs to be visible to really create impact. 

Cowper Griffiths Architects describe the project:

"The new house replaces an existing built in the 1950s with a design that is sympathetic to the sensitive site on the edge of the sand dunes. The form of the new house is made of a spiral of wedge shapes in three components. Two wedges oppose one another with one slid along side the other. The high point of each these two main wedge shapes is purposely directed towards the best views with dramatic open salt marshes extending to the sea to the north and in contrast the sheltered patchwork of tamed landscapes to the south. The third wedge is much smaller and skewed apart as it moves away to emphasise the spiral formation.

The house incorporates traditional Norfolk materials in an innovative combination of coursed pebbles, weathered timber, structural glass, zinc roofing and high quality joinery."