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Bespoke Door Designs

Bespoke luxury has always been the cornerstone of SWD’s story since the company began supplying tastemakers with impeccable design and exemplary craftsmanship 20 years ago. We aspire to be people first, innovative and interior design focused to deliver the finest quality products. At SWD Bespoke, we have a wide range of door styles and designs that you can choose from with bespoke ironmongery and stains to choose from too. As well as having these door designs, we often have clients […]

Door Ironmongery

Door Finishes

Choosing the right door finishes for your home. Internal Doors: Internal doors create a pathway leading you from room to room, meaning an attractive and durable door is vital. A traditional and classic finish for an internal door is generally a veneer finish, either natural or made made wood but can be stained. A natural wood gives a timeless finish and can come in such a variety of door designs. Veneered doors such as oak or walnut will often be […]

James Bond-esque Modern Mansion

This incredible new build property was constructed by the owner and designed for a futuristic and on trend home buyer. It is almost 12,000 sq ft and has 5 bedrooms spread across 4 floors. With an indoor swimming pool, cinema room, bar and gym, this property is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. As well as all this there is a heated yoga studio, annexe, floating staircases, sun terrace balcony and all bespoke lighting and cabinetry. However, the ultimate showstopper for […]

Most Stylish Door Accessories

When it comes down to door accessories, this does not always have to be door furniture. Even accessories such as door mats, door signs and coat hooks can be part of the accessories if styled well. The most obvious door accessory would be door handles, locks, latches and hinges. Lever handles nowadays, can be extremely stylish and sleek. Whether you are going for a traditional or contemporary door design the perfect finishing touch will always be the handshake of the […]

Internal Door Ideas for 2022

Internal Door Ideas for 2022 Popular door trends in 2022 have not changed dramatically, unlike interior trends this year which have taken some bold turns. You can pretty much have any door design now with any beading style, panel quantity, frames and architraves. Whether you are looking for internal doors or an entrance door to your home you can have many door styles to suit your home and more importantly, suit you. Detailed but traditional doors have been popular for […]

How to choose the best luxury front door

How to choose the best luxury front door Your front door is not only focal point of your home but it sets a scene as soon as you walk in, as well as being a security element to your house. As well as the aesthetics the performance and functionality are just as important. You may want your exterior door be a large feature itself and be the statement to your home, however you might like an understated look that minimal. […]

A luxurious home away from home in Antigua

Located in the Eastern Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Sea lays Antigua. With crystal clear blue seas and sandy beaches to look onto, Villa Papillon is the only place you would want to stay. This newly built property on the South West Coast of Antigua is 8000 sq ft and set across 5 different floors, featuring 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, a spacious open plan living area, outside bar, 2 dining areas, an infinity pool with terrace, a […]

Bespoke Walnut Internal Doors

Amongst the most popular types of door are our Walnut internal doors, mainly for their truly traditional and sophisticated appearance. Walnut has many practical and physical properties, and is recognised worldwide as the ‘aristocrat of fine hardwoods’. The grain of walnut wood runs characteristically straight, and many favour this uniform look in their furniture. The straight grain retains that traditional look and feel but with a somewhat ‘neater’ appearance to it. Walnut boasts a variety of colours that range from light […]

Sliding Door Cage Systems – The Advantages

SWD’s fitting teams have installed most of the cage systems that are available on the market. Sliding door cage systems over the last few years have become more and more popular. So what is a cage system? A cage system is a complete kit which includes the top track, the guide pin and the framework for the pocket itself which is boarded over and then plastered. The alternative to a cage system would be just to build 2 walls with a […]

Introducing SWD Bespoke

We’re thrilled to unveil our refreshed brand identity which reflects the evolution of our company since it was established as Solid Wooden Doors in 1999, streamlining all the services we now offer. We have always made it our mission to grow with intention and keep ahead of the market and trends. SWD Bespoke consists of four autonomous brands, each with a focus on enhancing the doors and hardware in projects of any scale. Whilst each brand is individual, the same […]

SWD celebrates the Evening Standards ‘Best Luxury Home’ of 2019

2019 has been an exciting year of growth and continued excellence for SWD, not least for the recognition given to one of our luxury projects in the Evening Standard New Homes Awards. Judged by readers, the awards champion inventive design, hi-tech features and quality finishes. Winner of ‘Best Luxury Home’ was Wellington House in Surrey, introduced as a “French Provincial-inspired mansion” with a “lavish, meticulously crafted interior with Art Deco and midcentury modern flourishes”. The new build residence is set […]

The Advantages of SWD Door Sets

Door sets, what are they exactly? A door set is when along with the door leaf the frames and often the architraves are also supplied. More importantly the frames and the doors are all machined with the hinges and the locks and latches. If you are not familiar with doors being supplied in this way, then you definitely must live in the UK. In mainland Europe and most other countries in the world, this is normally what people are used […]

London Design Week 2018

London Design Week 2018 is comprised of over 100 events, one of which turned the exclusive Chelsea Harbour Design Centre into a buzzing hub for creatives, designers and innovators alike. SWD Bespoke attended the visionary event for the 8th year in a row since opening its doors in the Design Centre in 2010. The event offers a glimpse into the collections and designs of neighbouring showrooms with ample opportunity to meet the designers too. This gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look […]

A Family Business

Tony Cope established SWD Bespoke in 1999 and it has since grown into one of the most reputable bespoke door companies in the UK. This is not only down to the quality and craftsmanship of each product but also to the input and expertise of Tony and his family. Tony and his wife, Beverley, live in Surrey with their three children Olivia, Charlotte and Alex. Over the years all of them have been involved in the growth of SWD. Charlotte […]

Security Just Got Stylish

The new Integra E-key fingerprint scanner is the latest feature for high security doors. Ensure your home is kept safe and secure in the most stylish way possible with the elegant design of an E-key which is processed with the best materials to ensure a perfect finish. At SWD we can install this slim and sleek design to blend perfectly into your desired high security door with a stainless steel mount. The E-key isn’t just nice to look at, it’s […]