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Festive door decoration ideas

Decorating a contemporary front door for the holiday season can be more difficult than a traditional style one. It's easy to find wreaths in green and red that work perfectly on a Victorian or Georgian house. But finding just the right look for a modern door isn't as straightforward. Don't despair because we've gathered our best decorating ideas plus our top picks from this year's wreath collections to inspire your creativity.

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Style blend: Urban Front and Crittall-style doors

Crittall-style glazing continues to fly high in the popularity stakes and our clients often use the look in their hallways to separate spaces while highlighting the beauty of their front door from inside their home. Here are 10 reasons why the style remains in vogue and how it works with other materials including Urban Front doors in hardwood and bronze.

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Porch decision: form and function

Ideally, your porch should be beautiful and practical. It's a chance to be creative, add kerb appeal, and make a design statement sure to impress your guests. It's a guaranteed way to protect your Urban Front door from the elements too. Here are ten top tips to help you create the perfect porch for your home. 

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Design decision: should your external doors match?

When it comes to exterior design, one common dilemma is whether your front door should match the other external doors. The key is to strike a balance between harmony and distinction. Explore our guide for expert tips and inspiring examples to help you make the best design decision for your home.

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Material choice: 7 reasons to choose a hardwood door

Natural hardwood is a hallmark of an Urban Front door, embodying expert craftsmanship, high-end materials, performance, and beauty. Despite the abundance of misleading information about wood, we aim to highlight the truth about this beautiful material. Here are seven compelling reasons to choose a hardwood door

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Made in Britain: meet the makers

We're celebrating the skill of makers working with different sustainable materials to craft bespoke products. From a sustainable Urban Front door handcrafted in Chesham to Sandy Buchanan’s fallen timber furniture created in London to the blacksmithing skills of Nigel Tyas Ironwork in Sheffield, these makers care about their craft and the planet. 

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How to balance natural light and privacy at the entrance to your home

Selecting a new front door for your renovation or new construction project is already a difficult task, but what about privacy and light. We look at 12 ways you can achieve the right balance. 

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You’ve got mail: the merits of a practical postbox

Common in the US, the postbox is having a moment in the UK for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Find out what advantages they offer home owners and check out our postbox recommendations.

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Essential factors to consider when choosing a front door

By thinking about design, security and performance you’ll choose a front door that enhances your home's appearance, provides excellent insulation, longevity performance, and meets your security requirements. Elizabeth Assaf, Urban Front Co-Founder and Designer, shares her advice in this recent webinar. 

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Front door ideas for houses with stone

Stone, in all forms, is having a moment and, just like metals, it’s here to stay. It’s a material that works beautifully with contemporary and classic building styles. Hardwood doors look stunning with stone – it’s the texture that works so well together. Mixing textures, different timbers and stone can achieve a spectacular finish.  

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U Values & your front door: a guide to saving energy and reducing bills

We often think about windows when it comes to home energy efficiency. But what about doors?

While they may take up less space overall, doors can be a surprising source of energy loss - and costing you more than they should. Keep reading to learn all about U values and why they are important to the door and window choices you make for your home. 

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6 top front door trends transforming homes

Come inside with us as we look at the most popular door trends. Discover what our clients are getting most excited about. Find out here.

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How to choose the right entrance configuration for your house

Choosing a new, single front door for your renovation or new build can be challenge enough.

But what about when space – or preference – demands an even more complex, impressive entrance way? What options are available beyond a single door and how should you go about choosing the ideal entrance configuration for your project?

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7 tips to making your driveway look more expensive

A beautiful and well-maintained driveway can instantly elevate the aesthetic appeal of your home’s frontage. Whether you have a large or small budget,  here are some expert tips to transform your driveway into a luxurious and expensive-looking feature.