Find Your Perfect Match: A Guide to Composite Door Styles

Door Style Options:

When it comes to door style options, CompDoor doesn't hold back. With an impressive 39 different styles to choose from, it can feel daunting to decide where to start and which design best suits your home.

While we’ve promised you a comprehensive guide, we won’t dive into every single one of those 39 styles - this is a blog post, after all, not a novel! Many of the designs share subtle variations, so instead, we’ll focus on the most popular options and group similar styles into easy-to-follow categories.

Let’s explore the standout designs that could transform your home:

Whitmore

The Whitmore isn’t just a timeless classic, it’s a versatile choice that complements virtually every house style across the UK. As CompDoor's most popular composite door style, it combines style and adaptability like no other. Whether you prefer a sleek glazed design or a traditional solid option, the Whitmore allows you to tailor the perfect look for your home.

Abercorn

The Abercorn composite door offers a sleek and contemporary entrance to your home, making it an unbeatable choice. With its modern design and stunning appeal, it’s a style that’s sure to impress. Pair it with CompDoor's premium stainless-steel bar handles for a bold upgrade, or choose the standard handle range for the same striking look at a more budget-friendly price.

Buxton

The Buxton composite door is one of the most versatile styles in the range, offering endless possibilities for creating a door that’s uniquely yours. With a wide selection of exquisite decorative glass options, you can transform the Buxton into the perfect complement to your home's aesthetic, combining beauty and individuality in equal measure.

Mowbray

The Mowbray proves that simplicity can be effortlessly stylish. With its clean and smart design, this composite door offers a versatile array of stunning decorative glass options, giving you the freedom to craft your perfect look. Whether you prefer a grooved or smooth finish, the Mowbray lets you tailor every detail to your liking - from the glass and grooves to the colour and beyond.

Hamilton

The Hamilton is a strikingly modern and contemporary composite door, guaranteed to impress your guests. Its elegant design features four sleek windows that pair perfectly with the stainless-steel bar handle for a truly sophisticated look. With a wide variety of decorative glass options to choose from, you can customise the Hamilton to suit your style - whether you prefer a contemporary flair or a retro-inspired heritage aesthetic.

Winslow

The Winslow boasts a timeless, elegant design, featuring a striking half-moon glass panel that can be customised as solid or glazed to suit your taste. This versatile composite door offers several variations, giving you plenty of options to find your perfect fit. The first Winslow style features fully solid panels for a classic look. The second option incorporates a half-moon glass panel with solid panels below for a balanced aesthetic. For those who prefer more natural light, the third option includes a glass half-moon panel along with two glazed panels below, creating a beautifully bright and welcoming entrance.

Westminster

The Westminster shares the Mowbray’s commitment to simplicity while exuding its own unique sense of style. Distinguished, sleek, and effortlessly elegant, this door comes with a choice of 15 stunning decorative glass options. It’s even a personal favorite of one of our staff members - so much so that she chose it for her own home, and as you can see, it looks absolutely fantastic!

Door Type Options:

French Doors

For homes with wider entrances, double the impact and elegance with CompDoor’s stunning French door range. Make a bold statement by pairing two exquisite composite doors to create a truly grand and unforgettable entrance. Choose your favourite style from the full range of CompDoor designs, complete with all the usual customisable options, and welcome guests like never before.

Stable Doors

Colour Options:

With 18 stunning door colours to choose from, selecting the perfect shade for your home can feel like a tough decision. However, with so many beautiful options, you’re sure to find the ideal colour to complement your style. From the timeless elegance of Classic White to the sophisticated French Grey or the refreshing contemporary Duck Egg, the possibilities are endless. To help guide your choice, here are some of the most popular colours, based on our sales manager’s expert recommendations:

• Anthracite
• Agate Grey
• Chartwell Green
• Slate Grey
• Golden Oak
• Schwarzbraun

Glass Type Options:

When it comes to the complementary backing glass included as standard, there’s a wide variety of patterns to choose from. The Satin finish is by far the most popular, thanks to its simple yet striking design. As for the decorative glass options, several styles consistently top the popularity charts. With numerous decorative glass choices available for different door styles, some of the most beloved options that are frequently featured include the elegant Mayfair, the distinctive Zinc Star, and the timeless Classic.

Hardware Options:

Much like the door styles, colours, and glass options, CompDoor offers an impressive variety of high-quality hardware to elevate your composite door. With a wide selection of handle designs, knockers, escutcheons, and more, the possibilities for customisation are endless, allowing you to create a door that’s truly tailored to your taste. Designed for functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal, CompDoor's hardware is offered in three main ranges: the standard range, the traditional range, and the premium range. The standard range offers simplicity and style, the traditional range embodies classic refinement, while the premium range is built for enhanced performance and durability.

Once again, our expert sales manager has shared some of the most popular hardware options based on her experience:

• Balmoral handle
• Stainless steel round pull bar
• Noble handle
• Urn knocker
• Bullring knocker

And some of the most popular hardware colours are: Chrome, Graphite and Antique Black.

Frame Options:

Arched Frames

If you have an arched doorway, there's no need to worry about fitting a composite door. CompDoor’s custom arched frames are designed to seamlessly complement original brickwork arches, ensuring a perfect fit. When paired with a composite door, the combination enhances the beauty of your archway, adding charm and character to your home while preserving its unique architectural features. This is available with all of the CompDoor styles.

Side Panels/Top Lights

Create a striking entrance for your home with matching side panels or top lights to complement your brand-new CompDoor. Available across more than 15 composite door styles and tailored to your exact specifications, these side panels are the perfect finishing touch. Choose from a wide array of glazed panel designs, featuring an extensive selection of decorative glass styles to enhance your door’s overall look.

Frame Profile

Chamfered and sculptured frames are popular choices for homeowners, each offering a distinct style. Chamfered frames feature clean, straight edges for a sleek and modern look, while sculptured frames have a curved, decorative profile, adding depth and a traditional touch.

Both options can be customised to match your composite door, with a range of colours and finishes to perfectly complement your home. The choice ultimately comes down to personal preference: chamfered frames suit minimalist, contemporary aesthetics, while sculptured frames provide classic charm and elegance. Either way, both frames are designed to enhance the overall appeal of your home.

Other Options:

Cassette

For the glass surround, or cassette, you have two distinctive options to choose from. The standard option combines tradition with modernity, featuring a graceful curved-edge finish that exudes timeless charm. Alternatively, you can upgrade to CompDoor’s 'Ultimate Glass Surround,' a sleek and ultra-modern design with a strikingly slim profile, perfect for those seeking a contemporary touch.

Sleek Skin

Looking to add an extra layer of luxury to your door? The SleekSkin finish is the perfect optional upgrade for a door that feels as incredible as it looks. Featuring a subtle grain and an ultra-smooth finish, it brings a touch of sophistication that homeowners will adore. Available on select door styles, including the Whitmore, Middleton, Aston, Buxton, Axwell, Walcot, and Harlington. For the ultimate statement, pair SleekSkin with the Ultimate Glass Surround on the Whitmore and Aston styles.

Threshold

Composite door thresholds come in two main options: the standard PVC threshold and the low aluminum threshold, each with unique benefits. The standard PVC threshold, made from durable uPVC, has a raised profile that offers excellent sealing against draughts and water ingress - ideal for homes prioritising weatherproofing where a higher step-over design isn't an issue.

The low aluminum threshold, on the other hand, features a sleek, modern design with a lower profile, making it perfect for wheelchair-friendly or step-free access. Crafted from sturdy aluminum, it combines durability with style and remains effective against water ingress thanks to its efficient seals.

Choosing between the two depends on your needs: PVC is perfect for traditional designs and robust weather resistance, while aluminum suits contemporary styling and improved accessibility. Both are durable and designed to complement your home.

Conclusion

In conclusion, choosing the perfect composite door for your home doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With CompDoor’s extensive range of styles, colours, hardware, and customisation options, there’s something to suit every home and personal preference, and with the comprehensive CompDoor brochure, you can easily find inspiration to create your perfect door design, tailored to your unique style and needs . Whether you’re drawn to the timeless elegance of the Whitmore, the contemporary charm of the Abercorn, or the versatility of the Buxton, you’re sure to find a style that matches your vision.

From glass choices to frame profiles, colour palettes to hardware selections, and even thoughtful details like thresholds and SleekSkin finishes, CompDoor offers unparalleled flexibility to help you design a door that reflects your style and enhances your home’s character. With expert recommendations from our sales team and a wealth of options to guide your decision, creating a welcoming and stunning entrance is easier than ever - especially with the absolutely brilliant CompDoor design tool where you can draft up your perfect door.

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