Doors

Not sure what style of door to choose for your home? Each door style has its own qualities and is best suited to different types of property. We have outlined the most popular doors for homeowners in and around Derby and their features to help you make the best choice for your home, based on the way you live and where they are being installed.

Panelled doors

Panelled doors are like the casement windows of doors. A popular and versatile type of door style in Derby for both exterior and interior doors. Panel doors offer a more traditional styling but can be made contemporary with the right finish and colour.

Glazed doors

The main attraction to glazed doors is that they allow an abundance of natural light into what was once perhaps a dull hallway or entrance area. Frosted glass also maintains privacy, while toughened or laminated glass allows you to benefit from secure protection for your home.

A fully glazed door creates an ultra-modern feel, but it is more common to see part or half glazed front doors, and these styles are more suited to traditional houses. Edwardian and Victorian properties often feature glazing in their front doors, usually a 2 panel configuration with a stained glass pattern.

French doors

French doors are a chic way to make the most of your space and views, boasting a stylish appearance and ability to give your Derby home a classic feel. They consist of a pair of double glazed doors that open from the centre outwards. Once open, they create a large opening with unobstructed views.

Patio doors

Patio doors are usually fitted to the rear of a home, creating a connection between the inside and outside areas, from a living space into a garden. Sliding patio doors suit most properties but are most popular on houses built from mid-century onwards and contemporary modern builds, revealing a completely open space.

Bi-fold doors

Often used in kitchens areas and conservatories, bi-fold doors can really open your space and make your garden a seamless extension of your living area. Suiting both modern and traditional Derby homes, bi-fold doors open by panels folding and sliding along a track to sit flat against a wall.

PVCu doors

PVCu doors have quickly become a popular choice for front doors and many new builds. They’re virtually maintenance free, offer endless design possibilities and impressive thermal performance. PVCu doors are also a great choice for your back door as well, so you can opt to have matching front and back doors.

Composite doors

Composite doors offer the best features of all types of doors and are a popular alternative to PVCu doors for entrances. Made from a combination of materials, they are incredibly durable and strong. They feature a reinforced steel frame, a hardwood frame, foam core filling and covered with a glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) outer skin. Not forgetting exceptional style!

Aluminium doors

A premium choice for an entrance door, aluminium doors are a stylish, strong, and robust choice. The material doesn’t rot, rust, peel, or flake and is resistant to small knocks and scratches – perfect for if you have children! Aluminium doors can be used in any project, thanks to the bold designs being ideal for both modern and traditional properties looking to make a statement.

Choose your door style with Trade Windows

Now you’ve been taken through some popular door styles in Derby, choose your style and get in touch with us to ask any more questions you may have. Alternatively, request a quote now and we can get started on your project.