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hen fitting out homes, there are of course many different factors to consider. One element that
doesn’t always get the attention that it deserves is a development’s choice of doors. It’s a well-documented fact that con-
sumers judge a home on first impressions, and given that buyers are likely to regularly use most if not all doors in the house, it’s no surprise that housebuilders and developers want to find the most desirable doors for their target market.
Just like any other market, door designs are subject to consumer trends and it can be a careful balancing act between in- stalling doors that have the most buyer ap- peal and taking care not to rack up the costs and bust the budget. Traditionally, housebuilders have always
defaulted to moulded panel doors ‘as standard.’ Over the last five years however, developers have begun to demand distinc- tive designs, seeking out doors that will really catch the consumer’s eye. A door can heavily impact the look and feel of a home, as well as influencing an individual’s buying decision.
PAINTED FINISHES
Painted finish doors are rapidly growing in popularity, particularly because they are available in many colours (mimicking wood veneers) – in addition to a uniform finish – ensuring that a housebuilder can co-ordinate the colour with their property’s interior. Alternatively, the housebuilder or buyer may choose pre-finished white doors. The fresh, clean look of white doors combined with a wide range of stylish designs and cost effective options means that they are a regularly sought-after choice for buyers and builders alike.
LAMINATE AND TEXTURE
There is a growing desire to move away from painted doors, while staying within the same budget range. Laminate doors can provide the answer, offering different colours and a uniform finish. Unlike their painted counterparts, many laminate doors also offer a timber grained textured effect. With the trend for texture permeating into every aspect of interior design, such textured doors are becoming increasingly popular. Laminate doors are only one type of textured door; many other varieties on offer, such as a moulded ripple effect.
POCKET DOORS
The demand for pocket doors has increased in the last few years, with both buyers and builders craving more space within the confines of the same square footage. Happily, developers don’t have to compro- mise on design as most doors can be converted easily into a pocket door system. This means that a consumer or
IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS
Most doors purchased in the UK are for the interior of a property. JB Kind’s Simon Johnson reveals how specifiers can now match doors precisely to properties and capture that all-important interior appeal.
DRAWING IN NATURAL LIGHT THROUGH GLAZED DOORS IS ONE WAY TO GIVE PROPERTIES THE ‘WOW FACTOR’
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