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A classic example of a door that is chosen to suit a certain style of property that is experiencing a contemporary revival in all types of home is that of the ledged and braced door. Ledged and braced doors have been common in British homes for hundreds of years due to their simple construction. A ledged and braced door can be made from a few vertical planks of equal length with horizontal 'ledges' across them to hold them together.

Solid oak wooden doors have been used in traditional and expensive buildings for hundreds of years, but these days purchasing a door in oak, maple, walnut or beech is seen as an investment for the long-term

Many towns and villages have buildings that don’t meet the criteria for statutory listing, but they are of historical significance to the local area. They could be relatively recent 20th-century buildings or even street furniture and everything in between.

Now the festive period is over; we've got a surefire way to beat the January blues with our 1930’s oak door promotion. We offer an excellent range of 1930s internal doors designed to provide a wonderfully nostalgic feel for anyone looking to give their home a period look without breaking the bank. The meticulous flat panels and stylish line of 1930's style doors are a real throwback to the doors from the art deco period. Solid Oak 1930s Style Doors RRP: £199.95 £189.95 Description: This classically styled 1930s solid oak door is a wonderful option if you’re looking to add some sophisticated finishing touches to your home. Each door in this range has been created from multiple pieces of oak, which means you can see the natural colour tones and unique characteristics of the knots and grain markings. The solid oak 1930s style door adds personality and showcases all the features you’d associate with the 1930s, such as three vertical panels, which enable you to capture the look of feel of the period. Historically, doors like this would've been most commonly made from pine wood and were often painted white. This style, however, has been expertly crafted from solid oak using time-honoured techniques, elevating the look of the product so you can proudly display the natural beauty of the oak for all to see. 1930s Style Panelled Veneer Door RRP: £125.95 £115.95 Description: This traditional 1930's style panelled veneer oak door is the perfect opportunity for a homeowner to add a touch of chic individuality to their home interior. It’s also ideal for those who may wish to add a time-honoured feel to a modern dwelling. A highly distinctive 1930s interior door, the traditional oak construction truly encapsulates the simple, but unmatched authenticity of 1930s design. This door will really add a nostalgic wow factor to your home interior. 1930s Cambridge Fire Door RRP: £179.95 £169.95 Description: People often assume that style and safety aren’t compatible. But that myth is busted the moment you set eyes upon the 1930s Cambridge fire door. Beautifully intertwining rugged protection and delicate design features, the Cambridge proves that form and function can be achieved in one package. The Cambridge oak fire door boasts an incredible safety rating to help you protect those things in life that mean the most. The design is prominent enough that it can either act as the centrepiece to any room or fade into the background for something a little more subtle. When you choose the Cambridge, you'll have a beautiful door with an excellent safety rating; leaving you safe in the knowledge that your home looks great, and your family are well protected. Cambridge 1930'S 1 Light Glazed Veneer Door RRP: £169.95 £159.95 Description: The Cambridge 1930's one light glazed veneer door comes unfinished and pre-glazed with a frosted glass panel to allow light flow, yet maintain a certain level of privacy. The 6mm laminated glass also offers great strength and, as is with standard with the Cambridge range, they have substantial 18mm lippings on each side. Because the Cambridge comes unfinished, it gives you the opportunity to create either a complimentary or contrasting look, which is why the Cambridge is absolutely perfect for any interior style and taste. All of our doors have been manufactured using high-quality materials which provide fantastic strength and long-lasting durability, and the Cambridge is no different. The door will also maintain its beautiful appearance and natural wood grain look for years to come. We run a new promotion each month, so if you're interested in any of the products we've featured in this blog or any of the other savings we have across our ranges, then be sure to act quickly as we only offer these savings for a limited time. If you have any questions about any of our products, then give UK Oak Doors a call today on 01455 565 565 where one of our helpful sales team will be happy to help. Or better yet, why not visit our showroom to take a look at all of our products in person.

Winter in the UK can be quite unforgiving at the best of times, but with early forecasts suggesting that this winter could be one of the harshest on record, it's essential to protect your home.

People selling or searching for a new home sometimes come across the phrase ‘kerb appeal’. Initially coined by American realtors, it’s now beginning to pop up more frequently in the UK. But, what is kerb appeal? Kerb appeal is the presentation of a home's exterior from the roadside. The idea of kerb appeal is to attract the attention of passers-by (even if they’re not looking to buy a house). This is because the first thing anyone sees of a property is the exterior of the home and the surrounding garden. It’s an old saying, but it stands true: you only get one opportunity to make a first impression. Making some small but significant changes to the exterior of your home will increase kerb appeal and likely improve your chances of finding the right buyer. Boosting That Kerb Appeal Any good estate agent or home valuation expert, when asked about increasing resale value, will likely advise you to first concentrate on your exterior. This includes things like the state of your front garden, the presentation of the driveway and most importantly your doors and windows. Consistency is an unequivocal signal to potential buyers about your personality and the likely condition of the home. If you put in the extra effort into ensuring your new doors and windows match to form some kind of palatable design and colour scheme, potential buyers are more likely to assume that you’ve looked after the property. As we’ve mentioned doors and windows are the first thing people will see, but they’re more than mere cosmetic tools; they can live long in the memory, mainly if the paint is peeling off the windows sills and the door is scuffed and dirty. A little effort goes a long way. Doors A beat-up old door is a sure fire way to scare a potential buyer. After all, if your door looks as though it’s been through the wars, what are people going to think? If they haven’t taken the time to look after something as simple as the front door, what other things have been neglected? That’s what. Doors are potentially one of the most underrated aspects of any home. They have the ability to create a physical and psychological barrier between us and an increasingly hectic world. But, how often do we really consider how our exterior doors look to the outside world? When beginning the process of selling our homes, it’s probably the case that we spend more of our time considering the interior aspects of the property. However, just as the interior can make or break a sale, so can the exterior. In fact, two-fifths of potential property sales fall through due to a buyer who isn’t convinced and finds another property. An external door should be a portal that hints of things yet to come, and if yours is not up to the mark, then no one will be expecting all that much on the other side. First things first, paint the front door and modernise any outdated ironmongery. Usually, people will choose a colour that contrasts with the brickwork to give the door a beautiful colour pop. Replace tired house numbers with bright and modern updates and install bright light fixtures. Brass door numbers look lovely in full view of the sun which gives off a clean, modern vibe and the sense that the homeowner is one who is concerned about the look of their home (an added benefit, of course, is that the house is easy to find). Plus, adding new light fixtures that light up the door at night is an excellent way to ward off potential intruders. Windows Of course, for maximum kerb appeal, you may wish to overhaul your window structure entirely; bite the bullet and buy new fixtures. But sometimes giving the windows and the frames a good scrub is really all you need. There's nothing more appealing to potential buyers than when the sunlight glistens off the windows – it's all about perception. Be sure to do the same on the inside as well. Finger marks, paw prints and other grease tend to leave scummy marks on window panes; especially prevalent when you’ve got little people and pets running around. Landscaping   Even if your front garden is only a small space, you can still plant some greenery or arrange some flowers in a bed or a pot. Even some hanging baskets or planters add just a little touch of warmth. Especially in the spring and summer when birds, bees and butterflies are doing their thing. You don’t need to be an Alan Titchmarsh; there are plenty of plants and flowers out there that can just be planted and left there with minimal input. You might also consider planting a holly or ferns to ensure a splash of green remains all year round. Entrance Ways An excellent entrance way really is a must. Dustbins and overgrowing plants in the front garden are often just a side-effect of a busy life, but it’s important to take a little time to keep things looking smart. The occasional lawn mow (where appropriate), trimming back of plants, and moving dustbins to an area where they can’t be seen isn't a massive undertaking, but it will really add to your property's kerb appeal and will give anyone walking up to the front door the impression of a well-kept property.  First impressions are everything, so if you can spend that little extra time to tidy your exterior to keep it spic and span, you’ll leave a potential buyer wanting to see and know more. So, if you need a helping hand with your door selection to increase kerbside value, then give UK Oak Doors a call today on 01455 565 565 where one of our helpful sales team can help you make your choice. Or better yet, why not visit our showroom to take a look at all of our products in person.

All of our solid oak door are supplied pre-sanded and unfinished. This offers you the opportunity to choose your desired finish and treat your new doors accordingly with a suitable wood treatment. But what if you’re not exactly a DIY whizz and simply want to sit back, relax and admire the elegance and beauty of your new oak doors? Our in-house oiling service makes it possible for you to save time, effort and a whole lot of mess by letting us do the hard work for you. Our trained oiling specialists use tried and tested methods along with industry leading oils and specific oiling equipment to create a finished product which will leave you breathless and your visitors envious.

We’ve been searching Pinterest to find some of our favourite Halloween door finishes and you can find some of the best below. Hopefully these will provide you with all the inspiration you’ll need this Halloween but if you’ve done something completely different, we’d love to see it!

As a homeowner, one of the first things you’ll want to be aware of when putting together a new home improvement plan such as updating your internal and external doors is the overall cost of the entire job. When you start out it can be easy to see the cost as something to worry about later, but when you need to buy 4-5 solid oak doors for just one area of the house (or a room) then the entire bill that you expected to be paying can shoot up quite dramatically. This is why  budgeting is a super important factor and why here at UK Oak Doors we make every effort to pass across savings to our customers, by offering free delivery on all orders over £500 for example.

Thinking of oiling your new oak doors yourself or would you like to skip the hassle and the doors to arrive pre-finished? The time has come to take the plunge and buy new oak doors. You’ve chosen your favourite style, and you’ve opted for stunning solid oak. But one final decision remains. Should you choose untreated or pre-finished oak doors? Here’s how to tackle that last question, with four simple points for your consideration.

If you want to keep your solid oak doors in stunning condition, oak door treatments are essential. From the moment your door is delivered, you need to know why, when and how to apply treatment to your doors. This essential guide provides everything you need to know.

Veneer is a thin layer of wood, used to sandwich a thicker, more readily available piece of wood such as plywood. Veneer became popular during the Second World War, when certain types of wood - including oak - were in short supply. As an alternative, thin layers of oak were used to give the appearance of solid wood but without the associated cost and raw material requirement.

Helping your local bird population can be as rewarding for you as it is for them! Anyone can help birds, whatever their age - it’s a great way of teaching children about wildlife from a young age. We have compiled a guide of the top things you can do, all year round to help birds.

Looking to make a bit of extra money around the house? This is for you… If you’ve got a little bit of money spare – perhaps you’ve been saving up for the right investment – then something that simply has to be considered is going green around the home. Did you know that instead of getting energy bills each month, you could be sending out energy bills to suppliers? Not literally, but if you’re generating your own energy at home then you are able to sell it back to the electrical grid, rather than you having to fork out to use theirs.

Providing our customers with beautiful solid oak doors is what we're all here to do. Whilst it might seem straightforward, we actually have a busy team behind the scenes who work tirelessly to ensure that our prices and products are the best around and that customers are able to find the answers to any questions they might have.

Despite there being more than 20,000 species of edible plants in the world, less than 20 of these provide around 90% of the plant food we eat. This means that if you ever find yourself stranded in the wilderness, if you know what to look for and what to avoid, you should able to find plenty of nutritious (though not necessarily delicious...) food sources to keep you going until you find civilisation.

Is there a material more versatile and beautiful than wood? All manner of amazing furnishings, sculptures, and accessories have been crafted from wood; from masks to bicycles, footballs to amplifiers, and of course, lots of very lovely doors! And our favourite thing about wood? When sourced responsibly, it's completely sustainable.