The front door is an integral part of any home’s character. Its shape, glazing, colour and hardware all influence the overall appearance of your entrance, so it’s important to consider the overall impression it creates.
At Endurance, we offer composite door collections designed around different aesthetics, making it easier for homeowners to find a door that complements their property and personal style.
The Classic and Urban collections are two distinctly different options. Generally, Classic is for more traditional styling, and Urban delivers a cleaner, more contemporary look.
This article provides a quick comparison to help you decide which collection might best suit your home
Overview of the Classic Collection
The Classic Collection features designs with timeless, traditional and heritage-inspired styling. The variety of designs available allows homeowners the scope to create anything from an understated traditional entrance to something with more decorative character.
Glazing, colour and traditional hardware can be used to reinforce the Classic aesthetic. The Classic Collection is naturally suited to period properties, traditional brick homes and homeowners looking to retain architectural character.
Overview of the Urban Collection
The Urban Collection is the more contemporary and design-led Endurance collection. These designs focus on clean lines, modern glazing arrangements and simpler detailing. Pairing these designs with neutral or darker colours and contemporary hardware can help create a minimalist entrance.
Our Urban designs are particularly well-suited to new builds, modern renovations and contemporary architecture, though there are no rules. Urban doors can also be used to create an intentional modern contrast against more traditional properties.
Classic vs Urban Collection Comparison
| Feature | Classic Collection | Urban Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Style | Traditional and timeless | Contemporary and minimalist |
| Design Details | Classic shapes and heritage-inspired detailing | Cleaner lines and modern styling |
| Glazing Approach | Suits traditional and decorative glazing | Suits simpler, contemporary glazing |
| Hardware Pairing | Traditional and heritage-inspired furniture | Contemporary and minimalist hardware |
| Property Match | Period, traditional and character properties | Modern homes, new builds and renovations |
| Overall Effect | Adds warmth and traditional character | Creates a clean, modern entrance |
Which Collection Suits Different Property Types?
For period or heritage style properties, Classic Collection doors can help retain and complement your home’s existing architectural character.
The Classic Collection also provides a natural pairing with traditional brick homes. However, an Urban design could introduce some deliberate contrast to your exterior.
The cleaner styling of our Urban doors can complement the modern architecture and minimalist exteriors of more contemporary or new-build homes. Likewise, Urban designs can complement the newer architectural elements of modern renovations or extensions.
Ultimately, it’s your personal preference that matters. Homeowners don’t have to match the age of their property – contrasting old and new can be equally effective.
