Summer is a natural time for homeowners to turn their attention to the outside of their property. With more time spent outdoors, refreshing your exterior can be a great way to boost your home’s kerb appeal.
Your front door is the focal point of your home. Changing its style, colour, glazing and hardware can transform both the look and feel of your property.
An investment in a new Endurance composite door is an ideal way to combine a summer refresh with lasting security, durability and performance, especially before the colder months arrive.
Choosing the Right Door Colour
When choosing a colour for your new Endurance door, we encourage homeowners to consider their property’s brickwork, render, window frames and architectural style.
Lighter and softer shades like Sage, Chartwell Green and Duck Egg Blue, for example, can create a fresh, inviting entrance and can work particularly well alongside traditional red brickwork.
Deeper shades and neutrals, such as Raven Black, Anthracite Grey, and Racing Green, can create stronger contrast and definition. They tend to suit more cream renders and create an inviting, contemporary contrast.
It’s important to note, however, that homeowners don’t need to follow trends, and there are no set rules when choosing a new front door colour. The best colour should complement the property while reflecting their individual style.
Styling with Hardware & Glazing
Glazing and hardware provide the perfect finishing touches for your new composite door and can completely change your entrance’s character.
For example, traditional decorative glazing can help shape a more classic look, particularly when paired with heritage-inspired hardware on our Classic and Country door designs.
Alternatively, simpler glazing and contemporary hardware can create a cleaner look on Urban doors. We recommend that homeowners consider the entire entrance as a single design rather than choosing the door colour, glazing and hardware separately.
5 Summer Front Door Ideas
- Fresh & Natural: Pair Sage or Chartwell Green with understated glazing designs and complementary hardware for a relaxed entrance.
- Contemporary Contrast: Use Anthracite Grey or Raven Black against lighter render to help create a striking modern look.
- Cottage Character: Pair a Country Collection design with colours like Duck Egg Blue, decorative glazing and traditional hardware.
- Classic Elegance: Pick your favourite Classic Collection design and combine with a deeper colour and traditional hardware.
- Modern Statement: Pair an Urban Collection design with contemporary glazing and premium hardware for a clean, distinctive entrance.
The Summer Kerb Appeal Planner
| Property Type | Door Colour | Hardware Finish | Summer Styling Tip | Recommended Endurance Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern / New Build | Anthracite Grey | Stainless steel handles and letterplates | Create contrast against light render | Urban |
| Traditional Brick | Racing Green | Gold or Satin brass door furniture | Complement existing brick tones | Classic |
| Cottage / Rural | Duck Egg Blue | Gold or Chrome Heritage hardware | Add decorative glazing for character | Country |
| Period Property | Sage | Satin Brass or Bronze hardware | Coordinate with existing architectural details | Classic |
| Contemporary Renovation | Raven Black | Stainless Steel or Matte Black pull bars and letterplates | Keep glazing and detailing minimal | Urban |
