Period Door Furniture – Making The Right Selection

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Period Door Furniture Making The Right
Selection
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MAKING THE RIGHT SELECTION

• If you are renovating a period property it is
  really important to give time and consideration
  to the smaller decorative details as they make
  all the difference. Selecting your period door
  furniture can be tricky, but hopefully using some
  of the tips below you will make the right choices
  for your property.

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• One of the first problems is that these are often
  overlooked at the planning and budgeting stage.
  This leads to the budget being used up on the
  larger more structural things such as doors,
  windows and floors.

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• Having good quality door and window furniture can
  be expensive, so it is essential to consider it
  right at the beginning of your project.

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We often have photos of doors sent to us and we
provide suitable items to copy the look. Do your
own research into the style of the door, when
does it date from, what is the style and what
wood is it made from?
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This can then lead to the correct selection of
door knobs, latches, letter plates etc. Pinterest
can be a useful source of pictures of period
doors and their fittings. Not only do you have to
decide what finish go for, but also what items to
use.
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With all older buildings, especially if listed
you will need to get consent prior to commencing
restoration. The period features and historic
character must not be affected by modifications
to the interior or exterior. Before you make any
changes, do check if you need listed building
consent which should be done via your local
planning authority.
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