The front door is an incredibly important part of your home, and composite doors make it easier than ever to get it just right.
They don’t warp, don’t rot, don’t need repainting, and come in a range of styles and near-limitless colours.
At Skandoor, we partner with Solidor to supply and install composite front doors alongside our garage doors. Here’s what we’ve observed as popular right now, and what to consider when choosing a new door for your home.
The Colours People Are Choosing in 2026
A few years ago, most composite doors were white, black, or wood-effect brown. The palette has expanded dramatically since then, which is great news for homeowners looking to mix it up.
A black composite front door remains one of the most popular choices – it works on almost any property and creates a clean contrast against lighter brickwork or render. Beyond black, the colours homeowners are gravitating towards in 2026 include:
- Anthracite grey – particularly popular on newer builds and properties with grey window frames
- Heritage green – a strong choice for period and semi-rural homes
- Navy blue – works beautifully on both traditional and contemporary frontages
- Rich red – a classic that’s held its popularity on Victorian and Edwardian properties
The beauty of composite is that the colour is embedded in the material. A scratch doesn’t expose a different colour underneath, and the finish doesn’t fade over time. Of course, you also don’t need to repaint it.
Styles and Glass Options
Solidor offers two main ranges – the Traditional collection and the Contemporary Italia range.
The traditional styles suit period properties, with panel configurations that echo the proportions of Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian styles. The contemporary range is more minimalist and cleaner.
Also think about your glass options:
- Decorative glazing – bevelled, textured, or coloured – adds character and lets light into the hallway without compromising privacy
- Fully glazed panels suit contemporary designs and south-facing entrances where natural light is a priority
- Solid panels without glass give maximum privacy and security
Every Solidor is made to your measurements, so even if your existing frame isn’t perfectly straight, the door will fit properly.
Multipoint Locking and Security
Security is another area where composite doors have a huge advantage over older timber and uPVC alternatives.
The doors we supply come fitted with Avantis multipoint locking systems – multiple bolts engage at several points around the frame when you lift the handle, rather than relying on a single lock and deadbolt.
Combined with the solid composite core and reinforced frame, it makes forced entry exceptionally difficult. For homeowners who’ve upgraded their garage door security and want the front door to match, this is a natural next step.
Pairing Your Front Door With Your Garage Door
This is where it all comes together, and it’s something we specialise in. A coordinated front door and garage door combination – matched in colour, complementary in style – transforms the front of a house in a way that neither upgrade does on its own.
We stock colours from the RAL European and British Standards ranges, and our in-house powder coating service can precisely match your garage door to your front door.
If you want anthracite grey across both, or a black front door with a matching composite-effect garage door, we quote the colour matching as part of the project.
What a Front Door and Garage Door Project Includes
If you’re considering both, here’s what the process looks like with us:
- A free survey to measure both openings and discuss colour and style preferences
- Colour matching between your Solidor front door and your Skandoor garage door using RAL or British Standards references
- Both doors manufactured to your specification and fitted – typically within a day
- A single point of contact throughout, rather than coordinating two separate suppliers
Request a free survey and we’ll talk you through the options.
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