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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. […]

When is a Door More Than a Door_ When it’s Feng Shui!

When it can effect other areas of your life, many people believe strongly in the power of Feng Shui. Whether it is a front door of a home or the front door of a business this is where the major part of chi enters and therefore the door plays a vital role in determine the quality of feng shui experience by the household. In feng shui, the house gets its Chi, or energy nourishment, through the external door (also called “The Mouth […]

SWD loves Luxury Bespoke Wardrobes

The extravagant luxury bespoke wardrobes may just be the status symbol of our times, proof that you have really and truly made it. A walk-in wardrobe or bespoke in-built wardrobe is a fantastic addition to any luxury bedroom. As with everything else, the more of them we see, the more distinguished we want ours to be. Custom-built wardrobes and dressing rooms allow you to organise your bedroom neatly and efficiently, while maximising the best use of your space. With our own […]

Interesting Facts About Doors

Interesting Fun Facts About Doors From Around The World Things you never new about doors: Archaeologists have discovered what they think to be Europe’s oldest door in Zurich. Using tree-ring dating they estimate that the door is around 5,100 years old. The largest doors in the world are supposedly at the entrance to NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. They measure a whopping 456 ft and take around three quarters of an hour to open or close. […]

How To Position Interior And Exterior Doors

The correct placement of your interior and exterior doors is vital, as doors that are too narrow, or open the wrong way, will affect the aesthetics of your home, and can completely change the look and feel. The Placement of doors Aesthetics Doors really can add the glam in glamorous when it comes to improving the aesthetic appeal of your home. Its important to understand that positioning not only include where the opening for the door is placed in the wall, […]

High Gloss Front Doors – Your Very Own Downing Street Door With SWD

Most likely the only inspiring moments coming from 10 Downing Street at the moment is their inspiration for high gloss front doors. Number 10 Downing Street is one of the most photographed and broadcast doors in the world. British politics has experienced many changes over the past 300 years, with 76 Prime Ministers overseeing the fortunes of the United Kingdom during this time. While many of these leaders would have had opposing views, one thing they nearly all have in common is […]

Bespoke Jungle Themed Door Designs, In Time for the Olympics

It’s nearly time for the Rio Olympics, while everyone gets in the sporty mood we couldn’t help notice these Jungle (maybe Brazilian?) Themed door designs! The inside door below has a very ‘beachy’ theme about it, amazing what some bespoke glass inserts will do to change the look of a standard door. Tropical Door Design This door below has also been themed using just the glass around it. As it is an outside door it is amazing the difference this makes to […]