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During the the 1990's an interior design revolution was kick started and it wasn't Laurence Llwellyn-Bowen's patent leather Chelsea boots that got it moving. It was money. The property boom showed even the owners of modest terraced houses that their bricks and mortar was an investment that was going to pay dividends at a quicker rate than at any time since the second world war. Many interior designers were inspired to improve their pad simply for the immediate benefit of their own living comfort but many were inspired to renovate to sell up and make a profit.

Finishing your internal doors with the right door furniture or ironmongery is the last thing to do once the door has been fitted. There is a vast amount of ironmongery finishes and styles available in the marketplace - at your local ironmongery store and on the internet too. Styles available range from Art Deco, quirky, porcelain, crystal, nickel plate, polished brass, satin chrome and brass including cast iron, handmade designer italian ranges, and antique style. Some points and questions to ask yourself - including people who will be using the doors, before buying ironmongery could be...

Walnut doors are visually striking and can create a real 'wow' factor within your home. Internal walnut doors are increasingly popular and many customers are now choosing walnut as an alternative to oak, cherry or mahogany

Solid wooden doors including engineered doors can be used in many ways, aside from the conventional way. With a little imagination a door can be transformed into a number of innovative functional ideas. For example how about turning an old unused door it into a table? Or perhaps chopping it in half and making two small coffee tables or even cutting it length ways to make two or three shelves

The construction technique for engineered doors is no small thing, they are produced on a mass scale using large precision engineering machines. Due to the recent advances in technological process and machinery, production of engineered doors has become easier and quicker for many manufacturers.

Spend what you will on the quality of build and materials on any door and that investment is jeopardised by the choice and finesse of the finish. We will cover the selection process for which options are available when it comes to different types of finishes in another one of our guides. We also have a guide that covers how to select the appropriate paint colours for your doors that complement the surroundings.

Glazed internal doors are a great addition to update your home, giving any room a fresh new look. They are an ideal solution for creating privacy and letting natural light pass through adjoining rooms. More and more styles and designs of glazed or part-glazed doors are becoming available.

nternal doors are a hugely important part of your home décor. The style of internal door that you choose will make a big difference to the overall look and feel of the property. Choosing new internal doors is a pretty big decision and one that needs careful consideration.

Buying a new front door for your home is not a frequent purchase, so before you replace the old door, choosing the new one should be done thoughtfully.

This is not a new question - or a new innovation - in fact, the ancient Egyptians take the credit for the first evidence of veneered construction techniques. The manufacturing techniques for engineered oak have developed

A few good reasons to buy are: low maintenance, comparatively low cost and the high quality they offer.  These doors can be cleaned with a damp cloth without damaging the door. There are so many styles available with numerous finishes and looks available.