Decide on the finishing touch

• How to give your home street appeal
• Salvage old metal fittings
• Stick to a consistent style
• Match the new with the old
• Consider your door's style
• Decide on the finishing touch

Choose a door knob to suit your style. Holloways of Ludlow have a great range of designs.

Alternatively, go for a door handle. They're available on a rectangular back plate or on a rose (a circular back plate), and also in pairs for the door's exterior and interior. Head to Jim Lawrence to browse their range.

A letter plate can be a horizontal slot in the centre of the door, or a vertical letter plate in the doorframe. Try Courtyard Accessories for some stylish options.

If your front door has a mortise lock (a lock set into the door, which can be locked and unlocked on both sides), you can smarten it up with an escutcheon, which fits over the keyhole. Find stylish designs at Jim Lawrence.

Look for the perfect door knocker. Traditional designs often feature animals, while modern versions tend to be a simple chrome ring or bar. Door Furniture Direct has a great range of options.

Finally, a visible house number is essential for visitors and deliveries. Even if you already have a decorative name plaque on your wall, a number on the door will still be useful. Head to B&Q for a wide range of styles.

Still need ideas for front doors for homes? Housetohome has your decorating needs covered. 

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