Since we last wrote about using our solid wood replacement doors in IKEA kitchens the number of orders and enquires has kept increasing. We’ve been asked all sorts of questions from customers wanting to use our shaker doors to replace...
Yes, I know it sounds like I made this up, but "never bolt your door with a boiled carrot" is a real saying. It's a proverb, or a popular phrase that expresses a commonplace truth or useful advice. In this...
One of our recent clients had a problem. She needed replacement internal doors for her 1930's era house, but because of the non-standard dimensions, she was unable to find ready made doors that would fit. That's where we came in. We were able to...
The answer is Janus, the Roman god of doors and gateways! He is depicted in ancient Roman culture as having two faces, one looking back, and one looking forward. In this way, it makes sense that the Romans named January...
How does Doctor Who lock his door? The TARDIS is an instantly recognisable cultural icon, and we all know how it can travel through time and space. But, do you know the different ways the Doctor can lock and unlock...
Continuing our series about doors from around the world, this week’s blog is about elaborate wooden door locks from Mali. The locks we use on our front doors are usually small and functional, simply there to keep out...
Often simply referred to as “Number 10”, there is no mistaking the building from which this door belongs. The door is so distinctive, that we all recognize it immediately as 10 Downing Street, London, the official residence and office of...
This week, we take a look at one of our most popular requests. We frequently get asked if we can make doors to fit IKEA kitchen cabinets, and the answer is yes! We make bespoke doors to fit any...
This is the first entry in our new blog series, looking at notable doors from around the world. This week, we take a look at a fictional door from Japan! This is the Dokodemo Door (or “anywhere door”) and...
