Timber Front Doors for Flats and Main Doors in Edinburgh Tenements

Maintaining Character in Traditional Tenement Buildings

Edinburgh’s tenements form a key part of the city’s architectural identity, particularly across areas such as Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Newington, Polwarth and Leith. Many traditional tenement buildings feature shared main entrance doors that contribute significantly to the overall appearance of the street.

Replacing a main door in a traditional tenement requires careful consideration to ensure the design reflects the architectural character of the building. Timber front doors remain the most appropriate material for maintaining traditional detailing and proportions.

Edinburgh Door Company design bespoke timber entrance doors suited to tenement buildings throughout Edinburgh conservation areas.

Traditional Features of Tenement Entrance Doors

Many tenement properties feature panelled doors with glazed upper sections that allow light into shared stairways.

Typical features include:

Panelled lower sections
Glazed upper panels or fanlights
Traditional moulding profiles
Heritage paint colours
Ironmongery suited to communal entrances

Maintaining these details ensures replacement doors complement the original architecture.

Suitable for Conservation Areas

Many tenement buildings fall within conservation areas including:

Marchmont conservation area
Newington conservation area
Bruntsfield conservation area
Polwarth conservation area
Leith conservation areas

Timber allows accurate replication of original detailing.

Enhancing Kerb Appeal for Shared Entrances

A well designed main door contributes to the overall appearance of the building and can enhance the visual appeal of the street.

Edinburgh Door Company design bespoke timber tenement doors tailored to each property.

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