Victorian Door Restoration
A 120-Year-Old Entrance Door with Original Stained Glass
This project focused on the restoration of a 120-year-old Victorian entrance door, where the aim was to keep as much of the original character as possible while making the doorway suitable for everyday use. The door and frame had suffered from areas of rot, but the original stained glass was an important feature and needed to be carefully preserved.
The work involved removing the stained glass from the existing door so it could be protected and upgraded without losing its historic appearance. Rotten sections of the timber frame were repaired, allowing the original entrance to be retained rather than replaced with something new.
The stained glass was encapsulated within modern double glazing, helping the doorway meet current performance requirements while remaining appropriate for the listed status of the building. This allowed the original decorative glass to stay part of the entrance, with improved durability and comfort.
The result is a restored Victorian doorway that keeps the colour, detail and craft of the original design. From the outside it remains a characterful period entrance, while from inside the hallway the stained glass brings light, pattern and a strong sense of the building’s history.
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