Location: Aldershot, Hampshire
This traditional black front door with a toplight and the house number etched into the glass gives this period Victorian terrace property in Aldershot a distinctive, authentic appearance of the 19th century.
The homeowner had lived down one of Aldershot’s sought-after roads for several years; they had been made aware of Thames Valley Windows through word of mouth.
The Aldershot homeowner was looking to replace their original aluminium glass door and top light, which was weathered and no longer energy efficient, with a Traditional timber entrance door, in keeping with their property’s period aesthetic but also enhancing the entrance to their Victorian terrace property whilst improving the thermal efficiency and security of their family home.
Our Period Homes Specialist, Rob, contacted the homeowner, listened to their requirements, and discussed the various front door design options. He recommended they visit our Bracknell showroom to view the range of front doors on display.
After viewing all the options and customisation available on our front doors, they narrowed their choice to the timeless elegance of the APA1 Dunluce composite door from the Apeer 70 Traditional Door Collection. It would be more cost-effective, require less maintenance than a timber front door, and provide all the period features they sought.
The Dunluce composite door has been customised to their requirements. It is designed with the traditional six panels and replicates a timber front door.
The composite door is elegantly crafted in a deep, rich black, featuring a wood grain finish on the exterior to enhance its authentic look and complement the overall Victorian style. Inside, a white wood grain finish was chosen to compliment the interior decor and maintain brightness in the hallway.
The top light glazing is sandblasted with an etched house number, and while it offers privacy, it allows natural light to flood into the entrance hall, keeping the hallway light and airy.
To complete the look, stylish chrome door furniture, a letterbox, and a bumble bee door knocker, which add character and are aesthetically pleasing, was chosen.
The bumble bee door knocker has become a popular door furniture for traditional and modern front doors. The following celebrities, Mrs Hinch and Amanda Lamb, also embraced the bumble bee knocker trend for the homes.
The bumble bee symbolises warmth, friendship, community spirit, positivity, and hospitality. A bee door knocker perfectly expresses this symbolism, making a bold statement at your home’s entrance and greeting guests with charm and character.
A Black front door offers warmth and character and has always been a fashionable and popular colour, and its appeal lies in the aesthetic instantly given to any home’s entrance.
One of the 2025 front door trends we’ve observed recently is the seductive richness of a Black front door, which drips in sophistication and inspires luxury while adding kerb appeal and a lasting impression.
For the Aldershot homeowner, security was a top priority. The Apeer70 composite front doors meet these requirements as they are among the most secure external entrance doors available in the UK market. Large steel hinge bolts provide maximum security, and the cylinder locks are police-approved and certified by Secured by Design.
The traditional black front door features a robust core that offers exceptional security, weather resistance, and acoustic performance for the Aldershot property. Additionally, it enhances energy efficiency, helping to reduce both carbon footprint and energy bills.
The transformation from the outdated aluminium glass front door to the new Traditional Black front door is stunning.
The traditional black door makes a bold statement to the entrance of the Period Victorian terrace property and looks stunning against the green render.
The harmonious combination of expert craftsmanship, functionality and traditional design make the black Dunluce composite door an obvious choice for the Aldershot property.
The Aldershot homeowners also gave us an excellent 5-star Trustpilot review and the following lovely feedback:
The price was realistic; it was fabulous for the quality, which is amazing.
Having a new door replace the old aluminium door/frame has made a considerable impact; there’s no longer dampness in the hallway that affected the walls with moisture. The new composite door from Apeer keeps the cold out and the noise from the main road.
The sales guy, Rob was sympathetic & understanding of my needs as in quality size & the door furnishings that I really set my heart on, he listened to the problems that I had to combat, so getting my choice right was important to me, which he helped me with making the right choice in style colour the furnishings & choice of glass, I’m so glad I saw Rob
TVW has a fantastic team. I would recommend this company to anyone, from the abundance of choices right through to the customer service and, of course, the installation team, who were very polite, quick, and meticulous from start to finish.
I’m saving for an internal apartment door in the entrance hall, and I will undoubtedly seek TVW’s expert advice.
Whether your home is a traditional Victorian, Georgian, or Edwardian, a traditional black front door is the ideal colour that works beautifully with period features, brickwork, and stone facades.
If you are interested in the costs of black composite doors with or without a top light or side panels for your Berkshire, Surrey, or Hampshire home, you can request a free, no-obligation quote.
You may also be interested in reading our blogs, ‘Choosing a New Front Door‘and ‘Improving the Kerb Appeal of Your Home‘.
We can provide you with full colour 3D visualisations, allowing you to explore options that you may not have considered, with complete peace of mind.
Our showroom consists of:
Thames Valley Window Company
Head Office & Showroom
44 Longshot Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire RG12 1RL
United Kingdom
Designed so you can view most of our product range, our show room will help you understand what options will work best for you and your home.
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