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Do you dream of having a stunning conservatory in your home? Imagine the beauty and warmth it would bring to your space. But what kind of door should you choose for your new addition? With so many options available, selecting the perfect type of door can be overwhelming. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best types of doors for an Oak frame conservatory that not only provide security but also add style and value to any home.
Are you looking for something classic and timeless or modern with all the latest features? There are several styles to consider when choosing a door for an oak conservatory such as French Doors, Sliding Doors, Bi-folding Doors and Pattern 10. Each option offers its own unique benefits depending on your needs and preferences.
No matter which type of door you decide on, one thing is certain – adding a stylish entranceway will make your conservatory even more inviting! Read on to learn about the different types of doors available for a conservatory and how they can enhance both form and function in your home.
When considering the type of doors for an oak frame conservatory, one should first consider the look and feel they want to create. Oak bi-folding doors are a great choice as they provide both elegance and practicality by providing wide access when opened up. The frames are made of solid oak, making them strong and durable while adding chic style to any conservatory. Moreover, the panels can be folded back into a neat stack, allowing maximum light in with minimal disruption.
Oak French doors offer a classic approach, creating a timeless look with their elegant double door design. Like bi-folding doors, these also feature sturdy oak frames that give them added strength and stability against harsh weather conditions.
Furthermore, opening outwards provides even more space than those that open inwardly, ensuring your guests have plenty of room to move around freely. All this combined makes it easy to see why people opt for oak French doors over other materials like PVCu or aluminium.
Are you wondering where French doors come from? Well, the answer lies in France, where these doors were first designed as floor-length windows. With influences from the Italian Renaissance of the 16th and 17th centuries, the doors were made with plain wood. However, in today’s world, you can find French doors in many different styles and materials, ranging from iron to glass. They are now a popular choice for adding a touch of classic or contemporary charm to any oak frame conservatory.
So, why opt for French doors? Well, they bring a sense of sophistication and elegance to the home while also connecting the interior and exterior of the house in a practical way. Thanks to their high ratio of glass, they allow you to have plenty of natural light and a wonderful view of your garden. Plus, they help create a feeling of space and warmth. A pair of French doors is a popular choice for an oak conservatory.
These doors are great for allowing ample light into the room and can be installed with double glazed units to help keep your home warm and energy efficient.
The unique design of these oak French doors gives them their name, they feature two identical panels that meet in the middle when opened, resembling a traditional door from France. They are all made to measure so you’re sure to find the right dimensions for your conservatory.
When closed, each panel overlaps slightly on either side, creating a secure seal against the elements while looking chic at the same time! With such versatility and style combined, it’s no wonder why French doors have become increasingly popular over recent years.
These doors are equipped with a multiple locking system, adjustable 3D hinges and a wide choice of ironmongery to complement the most elegant home.
Oak bi-folding doors are designed to provide more space in a room while still allowing light and air to enter. They are constructed with three or more panels that fold back on themselves similar to an accordion. The panels can be opened to the left, right, or both sides, depending on the model.
The doors come pre-finished, pre-glazed and pre-hung ready to install. This means that the wood is pre-sealed and oiled to provide a long-lasting finish. A personnel door can be included to provide a secure single-entry point. All models come with double-glazed units for extra insulation and soundproofing.
The doors are opened and closed via a track system. This allows the panels to be moved smoothly and easily. The track can be adjusted to fit any size opening and the panels can be opened to various widths. The track can also be used to secure the panels in place when they are closed.
Oak bi-folding doors are an excellent way to create extra space in a room while still allowing light and air to enter. They are easy to install and come pre-finished for a long-lasting finish. The track system allows for smooth and easy operation and the double-glazed units provide extra insulation and soundproofing.
Bifold doors are an attractive and sturdy way to maximise space in your home. They open in one swift motion, sliding along a track system while folding up towards the wall like a concertina. Unlike conventional doors, bifold doors don’t suffer from the occasional shudder, and can be installed both internally and externally.
These modern doors come in pairs and more, with the two-panel option only folding to one side, and the larger options folding away from the centre to both sides. The panels are connected by hinges and rollers, running along the top and/or bottom of the doors, and everything you need for installation is included.
They open with a smooth and quiet motion, but to ensure they remain in the track system, it’s best to avoid any excessive force. Bifold doors come with between two and seven panels, so whether you want an open view to one side or both, you’re sure to find an option that suits your space.
In summary, bifold doors are the perfect way to create a larger space with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for an internal or external solution, these doors are a great option for any modern home.
Single glazed doors for an oak frame conservatory offer a great way to showcase the beauty of natural wood. Their traditional look and feel make them an ideal choice for those who want to create a cosy atmosphere in their home. The single glazed door ensures that you get enough light into your conservatory without compromising on privacy or security.
These doors are also very energy-efficient as they help keep heat inside during winter months and cool air out in summertime. Not only do these doors save money on heating bills but they also add value to your property with their timeless appeal. Furthermore, the installation process is relatively straightforward, meaning you can have beautiful new doors installed quickly and easily!
At the end of the day, it’s important to remember that an oak frame conservatory requires some kind of door that is both aesthetically pleasing and secure. Therefore, decide on which elevations require an opening and weigh up the width required as well as their future use. All oak doors offer enhanced security features such as multi-point locking systems which can help to keep your property safe and sound.
So, when considering which type of oak door is needed for your oak frame conservatory, make sure you consider all of these options before making your final decision, after all, it is important to have peace of mind knowing that your home is well protected!
The type of doors for an oak frame conservatory depends on one’s preference and budget. French doors are a classic choice ‚they provide natural light while allowing you to easily open up your conservatory from the inside or outside. Bi-folding external doors offer more flexibility in terms of configuration and allow for greater ventilation when opened. And if you’re looking for something more minimal but high impact, a single glazed door is a great option!
Consider each option carefully and think about how it will make you feel when entering your space. Each type of door has its own unique charm that can bring life into any room. So whether it’s French elegance, flexible bi-folds or minimalistic simplicity that speaks to you, find what fits best with your style and enjoy your newly designed oak frame conservatory!
Friendly, impartial and professional help is always on hand. Why not call us on 01423 593794 and we can talk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
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Found Oak by Design searching for a new front porch to replace a canopy and knew immediately that this was company for the job and I was not disappointed. I already knew what I wanted and Richard, very patiently, developed my basic requirements, with a number of iterations, into a full detailed design. As I live outside their site working area I decided go for supply only and to install the porch myself. It was delivered as promised and it looked great even on the pallet! It took me a while to fit but it was very satisfying and the result is fantastic. The quality of the aged oak and carpentry of the timbers is excellent. I’m delighted with the porch supplied by Oak by Design - it looks superb.
My company has ordered 2 porches with Joanne from oak by design, and have more planned in the future. They've been brilliant from start to finnish. Great communication right through. And the quality of the product is exceptional. Do not hesitate to order.
Amazing customer service from beginning to end . My builder was in awe at the quality of the oak porch components. Call them and ask for Joanne - what she doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing! It’s not every day you invest in a “proper” porch so do it right. You’ll definitely be delighted!
Oak by design were a fantastic company to deal with. They made us some treads for a bespoke stair case from large pieces of air dried oak. They were very thorough in making sure that they understood exactly what we wanted. They made excellent suggestions for small changes to our own design in order to produce a better finished product and to manage the cost. We were very happy with the treads when they were delivered. They look fantastic and fitted perfectly to the steel frame which was made by a third party. I could not recommend them more highly.
We worked with the team who designed a wonderful porch for our house near Harrogate. It has been an amazing addition. Simple but effective - excellent craftsmanship using authentic materials. We are absolutely delighted with the transformation and everyone who sees the porch says how great it looks. Thanks to all the team at Oak By Design.
Great company, always on the end of the phone to talk through design, measurements, fitting. The Oak is very high standard, looks amazing.
Great service from start to finish, Joanne was great help. Designs were spot on and so happy with the porch. 10/10. Fully recommend.
We decided to get an oak porch to make our home more attractive and we are so glad we did as it really is beautiful ! Joanne and the Team have been professional, friendly and just a pleasure to deal with ! Thank you so much !!
My wife and I recently purchased an oak porch from Oak By Design. We are delighted with the porch and it has been much admired. We did get some help assembling it but everything fitted together perfectly.
Amazing craftsmanship from this company. The customer service from Joanne was superb. My questions and indecisiveness were never an issue and she was always on hand to offer advice and find the answers to my questions. Our oak porch has transformed the house and we are over thd moon with it. Would highly recommend Oak By Design. Joanne is an asset to the sales and promotion of this company and is very knowledgeable. Would give 10 stars if I could!
Very impressed with Oak By Design. Customer service is fantastic and they were very patient in helping me ensure what I needed was the right size. Photos sent of oak cover before it was sent to me and end product was great. It was also not the most expensive either. Would definitely recommend.
Really delighted with the new porch by Oak by Design. It adds a super feature to my converted barn. Thanks to Joanne and the team.
We were delighted with our new porch. Right from our initial contact with Joanne at ObD, through the design and the installation by Jack and his team the service has been excellent. We would have no hesitation in recommending ObD and Jack to anyone thinking of a high quality oak porch. Thank you to all involved.
I firstly used oak by design a couple of years ago for an open oak porch. They were extremely helpful and everything was delivered on time to the highest quality. The porch went together with the oak dowels provided and looked great when it was all slated in. They have also supplied me with a oak beam for a fireplace natural random finish and it looks good.
A fabulous service and supportive through the design and delivery process. Highly recommended
Firstly, the product quality was superb, a beautiful oak mantle piece for my fire place, gorgeous. The installation was quick, efficient and fitter very friendly. The price was very reasonable, actually very good value. But what makes it all SIX STAR, ( but we I can only give 5!), was the customer service. When walking in the shop I was perfectly attended to, I was given samples to take home and they remembered to call soma days later to see what I thought. Order to install time was very fast for such a bespoke service. My experience was world class, great to deal with a brilliant local/small business, I totally recommend.
We were looking to have a bespoke oak and glass atrium for the front of our new house renovation. We wanted to find a company we trusted, who clearly understood our brief and could manufacture and install a high quality product at a competitive price. A big ask, but OakByDesign ticked all our boxes. Jamie and the team from the initial discovery meeting to completion of the installation were fantastic. The design, material quality and installation were first class and I would highly recommend you to include them within your project plans. Thank you all. Ben and Lindsay.
Exceptional service and beautiful flooring. Absolutely delighted with every aspect. Went above and beyond great customer service to meet our needs and timescales.
We worked with Jamie from Oak By Design on a super project near Wetherby. There was plenty of oak in this design for the team to really show their worth - and they did. The attention to detail was excellent. If anything was not quite how the client wanted it, they were straight back to attend to this. The customer care was superb. We look forward to working with Oak By Design on another project soon.
Ordered an oak mantle beam from Oak by Design and they quickly called to check the finer details. Unfortunatly, the beam was slightly damaged on arrival by the courier company. Oak by Design immediately arranged to have it picked by DHL, transferred back to Yorkshire from Kent, repaired and sent back within 2 days, with no quibbles. The beam is beautiful, as is the high quality customer service by these people. Fully recommend using this company. Anthony Slater, Tonbridge. Tonbridge.
I could not recommend Oak By Design more highly. Joanne and the team worked tirelessly to resolve an issue that was the result of my mistake when I ordered the porch. Great customer service.
When embarking on a large renovation project assembling the right team of skilled work people is vital. It involves the need for skill, imagination and trust. It was important to us to use a local company and Oak by Design seemed to tick the right boxes although we had not dealt with them or indeed heard of them before. We soon came to realise that the combination of Ben, Billy, Jamie, Matt and MIck ( listed strictly in alphabetical order ) was a great success. Skilled: highly, imaginative: an excellent creative talent, trustworthy: 100% but also such great team players that all the other trades on site benefitted from their cooperation and great good humour. I would endorse the other reviewers who have commented on the quality of the materials used, whether in the replacement windows, the light oak internal doors. the fantastic oak staircase, the secret bookcase and the pièce de résistance: the oak conservatory. It has been a great project and much of that I attribute to the work of Oak by Design. A big thank you to you all.
Fantastic service from start to finish, I would have no hesitation in recommending this company or using them again. Very professional and helpful. Joanne was great in assisting us with choosing both styles and colours of the beams and cladding.
On behalf of John Docherty: Oak By Design were a great company to deal with; helpful, knowledgeable, professional. The quality of the oak supplied to us for our bespoke porch was first class. Nothing was too much trouble for this company, and we will definitely be using this wonderful company again in 2022.
Four years ago we took the decision to completely gut an old farmhouse and start again with it, we started looking for a supplier of oak to refit all of the internal doors, door casings, skirting and flooring. Our carpenter recommended Oak By Design. He wasn't wrong! All of the oak has been completely top notch. As the old house has settled into it's new skin it has moved and cracked in various places, the only thing that has been stable and unwavering is the oak. The customer service has been superb, with them continuing to supply exactly the same items, with the same quality over the course of 4 years. They even indulged our designs for furniture for our "boot room", with Shoe pigeon holes and a bench which we could store wellies under (as pictured). The doors supplied by them are reassuringly heavy and sturdy, with a proper "thunk" as you close them, cutting off sound from the rest of the house. There may be other, cheaper suppliers of oak out there, but none with the same level of quality, longevity and customer service as Oak By Design. If you want to do it right (& once!) use these guys.
A first rate service from start to finish. We've used this company in the past for our floor - 40 foot of solid oak! 2 beams and 2 RSJ covers. This time a beam for our new kitchen inglenook and another RSJ cover. More than impressed with the products which more than met our spec. A very friendly and helpful team who I'd recommend to anyone.
We can thoroughly recommend Oak by Design. Not only did they provide the best of oak floors and oak staircase to suit our new, contemporary home, but they returned to make good a problem which was not their fault. Going the extra mile separates great companies from ordinary firms. Thank you Jamie & Billy. From Mike & Barbara, York.
From the moment we visited the Oak Design showroom, we knew that we were dealing with a top quality local company. Richard the owner, showed us around his design works with real pride of his product and service offering. Jamie as sales executive has discussed and agreed the options & design with costs to us and we have now implemented the first phase of our home improvement, with more work to follow. We are highly delighted with the finished product and would strongly recommend Oak Design to other interested clients. I also suggest that you pay them a personal visit at the Home Building & Renovation exhibition in Harrogate, as well as their wonderful showroom of Oak Solutions in Tockwith to get a personal guided tour.
Found this company by accident whilst passing through Harrogate, but well worth a visit.Great products choice with helpful friendly service. The wooden flooring and beams look great in situ and we are very pleased with the transformed room. Would recommend and use again.
From start to finish Oak By Design have been incredible, nothing was too much trouble. Our new Oak doors are beautifully made and have really been the icing on the cake to finish our house renovations off. We have also had a fabulous outdoor oak structure with heating and we are very much looking forward to making the most of it in the months ahead. Thank you to the whole team I would throughly recommend.
Excellent quality workmanship and materials. Very easy and friendly to deal with on the phone. Everything done on time and no problems at all. Will definitely use again next time I need an oak porch or any other oak structures.
From the initial quotation right through to the delivery and after service Joanne has been brilliant and given me an excellent product. I have just ordered another porch for another project from them and I will continue to do so for future projects . Thomas and Bell Building Contractors Ltd
As the owner of a local joinery business, Robert Davis Joinery, I have had the pleasure of using Oak by Design on several occasions over the last 8 years. They have produced bespoke interior products for me including Oak doors and timber moldings. The staff in the office and the workshop are always very helpful and friendly and the standard of the workmanship and materials are always of a very high quality.
We ordered two bespoke doors and two bespoke porches for our house build from Joanne at OByD. We were specifically delighted with Joanne's attention to detail (and patience! lol) making the overall customer experience excellent. The product was equally fantastic, the product quality was truly beyond our expectations. Joanne is super helpful and knowledgeable, and kept my spirits up throughout our project. We would 100% recommend OByD, and specifically Joanne, for all your standard and bespoke oak requirements. H&D
From the beginning the customer service has been superb, excellent help and advice when choosing the flooring, delivery arriving when promised and a product which is extremely high quality. We have replaced the majority of our flooring downstairs and we are so pleased with the result that we would have paid more. Fantastic.
Oak by Design were extremely helpful at all stages of my project from helping and advising me to choose the most appropriate beam through to advice on fixing the beam. They were extremely patient with changes to my beam dimension requirements finally providing a solution to suit my project. They provided photographs on completion of the beam prior to dispatch to ensure that my requirements had been met. I was extremely impressed by the quality and finish of the beam which has become the focal point for my fireplace project. Oak by Design provided customer care of the highest quality and I would highly recommend their services.
Having lived with our porch for over 2 years I can honestly say it’s the best addition to our house we ever made. Not only does it look fantastic the quality is outstanding. I love that it keeps the mud out of the hall and provides a seating area to remove muddy boots.
We are ‘over the moon’ with our beautiful oak porch made by Oakbydesign .From our initial enquiry to delivery and installation the service and attention to detail has been outstanding! A very big thank you to Joanne who was so helpful and friendly from start to finish which made the whole process such a pleasure. Highly recommend anyone looking for an oak porch to choose Oakbydesign . Yvonne Grant.
I first used Oak by Design in 2021 for a oak porch, I used them again 2023 for an oak pergola. Both times my clients have been Delighted with the finished product. Both times the product was delivered when stated, everything i needed was on the delivery. Oak by design listened to what I required for both jobs. The quality of the oak is excellent, all joints fit correctly & if I had a problem I only had to ring and speak to them. R Brown Carpentry always recommends Oak by Design when asked about oak structures.
Great personal service to ensure we got what we needed specific to our personal requirements. Quality is outstanding and there was a helping hand there all the way. The porch we ended up with was not cheap but having looked at others the quality of the Oak by design product shines through. Very pleased with the result and the complements from both neighbours and our builders keep coming.
Thank you Jo for your assistance and detailed guide every step of the way with my new porch. Very pleased with the finished product, I would highly recommend Jack and his team for installation
What can I say, Oak By Design have been the most fantastic company to deal with. Joanne was so helpful, friendly and professional. She really seemed to care about our project, which made such a difference. We had 4 oak RSJ covers made and 2 fireplace mantles. The finish is outstanding. Everyone believes they are solid beams, which was just what we wanted. The care and attention this company will give you is 2nd to none and I would highly recommend them. Pictures will follow when we complete our project, thanks again Oak By Design. x
My client was looking for ways in which to make his conversion (of an early seventies house into a period family farmhouse) “stand out from the crowd”. whilst maintaining a commercial eye on his expenditure, as the house was being converted for resale profit. Making the choice to meet with Richard and explore possibilities for incorporating some Real solid Oak features into his plans proved to be the making of the project. By taking lots of advice from Richard on both the size and structure of the components we were able to incorporate three key features. The beautiful and bold roof trusses and purlins for the open plan kitchen are simply a joy to behold. The stunning full height gable window which is directly glazed into the large framework can be appreciated from both the the kerbside and of course from within the cosy snug on the ground floor or the amazing first floor main bedroom where we incorporated some additional exposed roof beams just purely for effect. All in all it is fair to say that these significant choices certainly created the wow factor my client was looking for. Having managed to pre sell the property well before completion it in itself demonstrates the benefits of keeping these sorts of real oak features as part of a modern build. I have no hesitation whatsoever is saying that if anyone is looking to get advice and is serious about investing in quality oak products they should have no need to look further than Oak by Design. Thanks again Richard for all your help , guidance and continued support which is a credit to you and the craftsmen you employ.
On behalf of Shears PHG Our customer was looking at having an oak porch built for their property in the West Midlands we got in contact with Joanne at Oak by Design and she was really helpful, always friendly on the phone and polite nothing was too much trouble. Joanne kept us up to date through every stage and our customer is really pleased with the results of the Porch it looks great and we wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future
From the start of our enquiry, the service provided was excellent. Joanne was a great help and the oak porch structure looks fantastic on our new build. It completely changed the look of the house. Very quick delivery could not recommend enough.
We got a fantastic garden structure from Oak by Design. It is a very handsome building and the design process was very patient, to say the least. We didn’t really know what we wanted, so we had to be guided through it. And we are delighted.
