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As the UK adjusts to life in lockdown, doors seem heavier than ever with their symbolism. Never has it been more important to us which side of the door we’re on. The one thing we can all be certain of, is that no matter how well crafted a solid, hospital fire door may be –…

Today’s world is plagued by huge environmental issues which may have felt distant in the past but are now banging at the door and demanding action. Waste reduction is hugely important & with that comes a move away from fast furniture / fashion / food, in favour of a more sustainable approach. Luckily, doors are…

Being a door lover is like admitting that you like ABBA. Saying it out loud is enough to make most people wince but actually once it’s out there – you realise everyone secretly loves them too. I’ve been door hunting for a number of years now and it’s completely addictive. I can’t think of anything…

It’s the start of a new decade and that brings with it an additional sense of optimism & excitement on top of the natural feeling that comes with a new year. I always think it’s the perfect time of year to take stock, reflect on what’s come before and enter the new year (and indeed…

We’ve settled into the clutches of Autumn which means brisk walks, fading light & turning leaves. Strolling through Sherwood forest this weekend, I spent the entire day mesmerised by how the sun tinges the tops of the pines into an almost hypnotic sea of warmly lit leaves – or to describe it in 21st century…

For someone who spends a lot of time looking at doors, I can assure you that there is one small feature which is often overlooked but can give an entrance a real sense of character. If you’ve gone to the effort of choosing the exact material, colour & panel layout you really want – then…

British Summertime is officially here which means donning those white linen trousers you bought on holiday and heading to the park to sip on Pimms and debate whether our beloved Andy Murray is grumpy or just Scottish. It’s that beautiful time of year when the sunshine stretches out until the late evening and we’re surrounded…

Yesterday, I was minding my own business taking a photo of a red door with absurdly large lettering for the house number when a couple of women cautiously approached me. I immediately thought my luck was up – I was finally going to have to confront the conversation I’ve miraculously managed to avoid so far…