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Notes from the workshop

Guides to period front doors, stained glass and caring for your door — plus the stories behind recent projects.

Featured · Period guide · 8 min read

Is my house Victorian, Edwardian or 1930s?

The quickest ways to date your house from the street — and what each era means for the front door you choose.

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Ordering · 3 min read

What to Expect When Ordering a Door from Morton Doors

From first enquiry to delivery: how ordering a made-to-measure period front door works, step by step.

Design · 2 min read

What to Expect During a Door Design Consultation

Choosing your era and style, stained glass, measurements and a guide price: what happens in a design consultation.

Buying guide · 4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Traditional Front Door

Materials, designs, glazing and finishes: everything to weigh up when choosing a traditional front door.

Period homes · 4 min read

Curb Appeal: How a Beautiful Front Door Can Transform Your Home

How the right front door lifts the look of your whole house, with practical ideas for period homes.

Buying guide · 3 min read

Why a New Solid Wood Front Door is a Smart Financial Investment

How a solid timber front door adds value, saves energy and lasts for decades.

Buying guide · 2 min read

Affordable Wooden Doors: How to Find Budget-Friendly, High-Quality Options

Where it is, and isn’t, worth saving when you buy a high-quality wooden front door.

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Choose your era, style, glass and panels, then see it in your colour on a house. Send it over for a detailed quote.

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