The Express Doors Direct Blog
Learn to get the most out of your doors, improve your home and have some fun along the way with the Express Doors Direct blog.
From internal doors and French doors to interior design and home maintenance, we offer homeowners a whole host of expertise and advice. We'll even cover the garden, patio and outdoors too! So if you have a question about your house, trouble with an internal door, have a property problem or need inspiration for a room, we're here to help!
We’re seeing more and more days of extreme temperatures in recent years and when the temperature climbs, most of us follow the usual routine. Fans appear from cupboards, curtains are drawn and we suddenly start wondering whether sleeping downstairs would be socially acceptable. But there may be another source of heat hiding in plain sight… […]
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Choosing solid core vs hollow core doors is one of those decisions that looks simple until you’re actually on the job. The customer wants something that looks good. You need something that fits properly, suits the room, stays within budget and doesn’t come back to bite you later. That’s where the core matters. A door’s […]
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Here, we’ll look at which doors suit which jobs, what to check before ordering, where fire doors matter and how to avoid some of the usual traps.
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Fire doors are rarely the most exciting part of a build. They don’t win awards, they don’t sell properties and they don’t usually attract attention unless something goes wrong. But when they do go wrong, the cost is rarely small and rarely isolated. Across residential, mixed-use and commercial projects, fire door issues continue to be […]
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Last updated on July 14th, 2026 at 09:39 amImagine you’ve been living with a tired hallway, scuffed panels, mismatched handles, and a slightly sticky latch that has bothered everyone for years. You finally invest in fresh internal doors, picturing crisp lines, quieter rooms, and a polished finish that transforms the mood of your home. Then […]
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French doors are a timeless design feature that bring elegance, natural light, and an inviting atmosphere into any home. With their double-door configuration and glass panel designs, they remain a favourite for patios, gardens, and interior transitions. You can opt for internal French doors to open up spaces and create a sense of flow. Many […]
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As we look towards a new year, the trend for modern media walls is moving away from stark minimalism towards a warmer approach; blending high-tech functionality with rich textures and organic designs. In this guide, we look at sophisticated media wall ideas and reveal how to install a media wall the right way.
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As we head into spooky season, we want to see what it is we’re fearing as a nation, but not only that, what’s got so deeply under our skin that we need to search for it and seek out more information? From clowns to clustered holes, spiders to social situations – our study reveals what […]
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In the world of interior design, a shift is underway. Homeowners are increasingly recognising the most functional spaces in the house (utility rooms, mud rooms and boot rooms) deserve as to be as thoughtfully styled as the main living areas. As we look ahead to a new year, these hardworking hubs are no longer just for chores and clutter; they can be ultra-organised, multi-purpose and aesthetically pleasing nooks that instantly enhance our lifestyles.
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Last updated on November 27th, 2025 at 04:29 pmImagine walking into a hallway on a bright morning. One side leads to a kitchen with sunlight streaming through a back window. The other side is a living room that feels cosy but a little gloomy. Now imagine replacing the solid door between them with a glazed […]
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