Homeowner Jade describes her barn conversion in Buckinghamshire and reveals why she chose a bronze Urban Front door.

"My home is created from two barns with originally just a foot of space separating them. My husband and I worked with DP Architects' David Parker to create a layout that made the most of the far-reaching vistas. Using lots of glass was a design choice to capture the views, and that led us to build the entire house in a contemporary style. The theme of my home is understated luxury, which guided me towards elements of bronze and unlacquered brass, which ages and gives a much softer look than polished brass.

"We decided early on that we would need a large front door to be in keeping with the height of the many sets of sliding doors in the building. Through my research, I found Urban Front. We were living just ten minutes away, so we decided to visit the showroom. We were impressed with the range available and quickly decided that we wanted the bronze finish. The barn exterior is so dark with black wood cladding and a dark grey zinc roof, and the bronze lifts the whole look. We chose black for the internal side of the door, which blends seamlessly with the black wooden flooring

"Without a doubt, the front door and my bath are my favourite parts because they are both unusual, unique, and real showstoppers. Every visitor comments on them."

Notes for editors:
Urban Front doors are beautiful, functional, and highly secure. All three of these elements are of equal importance when we design and make doors. We never compromise safety for design aesthetics.

The door pictured here is a Raw Bronze 101 (external) and Porto in RAL 9005 (internal), 1490mm by 2520mm with a BZ5 handle in bronze. Photography by Andy Stagg @studiostagg.

Our bespoke doors are made in Britain and can be commissioned in a range of different designs and materials – various hardwoods, bronze, and steel. We offer a free moodboard design service to help clients choose the right door for their home.

For more information, professional photographs and expert comment call (+44) 1494 778 787, email info@urbanfront.co.uk or visit www.urbanfront.com.