1920 - 1939 The overall look of a 1920s and 1930s front door displayed another distinct change in style. The mid-rail and letterbox (which would previously have been around waist height) shifted further up the door, making the proportions one-third above and two-thirds below. Fashions in panelling were moving on as well, and it [...]

1901 - 1910 By the Edwardian era, front doors had become even more elaborate. Glass panels were now sometimes curved at the edges rather than wholly rectangular, and beautiful decorative aprons were often added to the wooden mid-rail. Edwardian front door designs can be truly breath-taking, building upon the Victorian theme of grandeur. [...]

1837 – 1901  During the Victorian period, four-panelled doors became popular. The top two panels were constructed of either wood or glass, with designs becoming increasingly decorative as the era progressed. Fashions did not change overnight of course, and some Victorian doors were still made with six panels. A Victorian homeowner would have [...]

1714 – 1837  The Georgian period saw panelled doors become the height of fashion for the first time, marking a move away from the simple planked doors of the past and towards a more stable mortise and tenon construction. A classic Georgian front door is based upon an elegant design of six panels. Typically, [...]

“Even such an excellent product is only as good as how it’s hung… Dave did an excellent job; he’s a first-class carpenter with a very good eye for what looks good subjectively – he’s painstakingly precise. I can recommend Cotswood with total confidence.” – Harry Jacobs, customer All of our doors are crafted to the [...]

“A quality product” – Cheryl Rudden, customer At Cotswood, we’ve been working on our door design for more than forty years. Our carpenters combine classic, stunning door shapes with the very latest developments in security and insulation technology. “The door is beautiful and gives us a feeling of great pride and joy whenever we come [...]

We know that door security is a top priority for our customers, so we make sure it’s our top priority too. A Cotswood door is a secure door. We always install locks in exactly the right positions to maximise your security. Your new front door can be installed with a range of traditional locks, all [...]

We use Teknos paint on our doors because it is durable and attractive – just like the doors themselves. Teknos has been specifically developed to work with Accoya, the high-performance timber that we use for the majority of our doors. The paint and timber work hand-in-hand to give an impressively long-lasting finish. While traditional brush [...]

At Cotswood, we understand that finishing touches can elevate a door from beautiful to extraordinary. We have a wide choice of exquisite door furniture for you to select from, designed to complement the colour and style of your new door. The door furniture we provide includes handles, letterplates, numbers, knobs and knockers. You will be [...]