Yes, solid oak doors look great in country cottages & yes they also look great in barn conversions. Of course. This goes without saying. However, solid oak doors can also add the most amazing finishing touches to modern houses and contemporary living spaces everywhere!

The right door knob or handle is the final touch for any door. Once you’ve decidied on your choice of door knobs or handles, it is worth spending a bit of time ensuring that you fit the door knobs correctly.

Updating your home with solid oak skirting boards can bring a sense of style and warmth to any property. You don’t change skirting boards often so it’s important to choose a style and type carefully before proceeding.

Architrave is the finishing trim or wood that fixes around internal doors, windows and loft openings. These strips cover the small gap between the wall and the door frame. Architrave frames a doorway much like a painting is framed. When choosing architrave try and match the skirting board design because both come in various styles and widths in different types of wood.

Staining or oiling a solid oak door should not be rushed – it’s a process and if done correctly – the results will be well worth the effort. The finish will depend on the overall look you are trying to achieve and how well you prepare the oak doors.

With increasing demand for natural wood – it’s important to have sustainable forests and sustainable construction. As wood prices increase and availability of exotic wood decreases and rain forests are harvested – the world’s eco and climate structure will surely be affected and companies will need to recognize a global disaster may be round the […]