Your front door is more than just an entry point; it’s a statement piece that sets the tone for your entire home. In recent years, composite doors have surged in popularity for their durability, energy efficiency, and versatile design options. Today, we are going to explore the latest in 2024 home design trends. Embrace pastels, warm tones, and calming colours this year. From bespoke designs tailored to your unique style to personalised touches, let’s explore how you can elevate your home’s curb appeal with a composite front door that enhances your unique aesthetic.

Embracing lilac this Spring.

White, black, and anthracite grey front doors have been popular for years. They are versatile and easily match other aspects of exterior design, such as window frames and fascias. However, moving away from these safe colours can add instant curb appeal to a property.

Following the global success of the Barbie movie, 2023 saw an increase in soft and hot pink décor trends. While hot pink front doors are dropping in popularity, pastel pink remains an exciting way to brighten up a home exterior. A light pastel pink brings youthful energy to exterior design, while a warmer, dusky pink is a sophisticated statement.

Not a fan of pink? The subtler tone of lilac provides excellent versatility while still maintaining a sense of neutrality. Lilac is a soft, romantic move away from the traditional grey of front doors. It is playful colour, sure to draw the eye of potential buyers. This pastel gives a new lease of life to country-style properties and elevates the appearance of modern new builds.

Soft, nature-inspired pastels.

Nature-inspired palettes are going nowhere. Interior and exterior design will continue to be inspired by the vibrant colours outside our front door in 2024. Natural shades such as green, blue, and yellow are known to relieve stress and provide a sense of serenity, while also inspiring creative thought. What better way to enter your home than feeling relaxed and rejuvenated by the beautiful front door you unlock?

The Valspar colour of the year is Renew Blue, a bright and peaceful green-inspired blue. These bright yet pastel blue tones will liven up any entranceway. Bringing together a soft mix of pink and yellow tones the Pantone colour of the year is Peach Fuzz. As expected, this is a warm pink hue which Pantone describes as capturing ‘our desire to nurture ourselves and others’. Pastel pink, peach, and yellow tones create a warm and inviting entrance for your guests. Soft greens are also an excellent choice for the creative homeowner. Did you know that traditionally a green front door was symbolic of wealth, health, and security? Try a sage green, or perhaps a grey-green door to bring luck and prosperity to your home design.

Classic design with bold, primary colours.

If you are not such a fan of a softer, pastel tone, fear not. Bold, primary colours are a classic and show-stopping way to bring personality to the exterior of your home. Bright blue, red, and yellow doors provide a welcome diversion from the classic white or black front door while still looking traditional.

Deep red and navy blue look great year-round and will bring attention to your home in the best way. Grey will also continue to be a popular departure from a white or grey door, providing simple elegance to your porch.

To side panel or not to side panel?

Moving beyond just colour choices, there is a plethora of ways to personalise your front door and make a statement in your neighbourhood.

Increasing the glass on your front door brings a luxurious, contemporary feel to your home. Try a series of square windows going down your door, or an elongated glass panel down one side. Alternatively, a smaller curved window at the top of the door exemplifies cottage charm while still letting the light into your home.

Have you considered adding a stained glass window to your front door? From a classic diamond shape to a more intricate mosaic of colour and shapes, a stained glass element provide another opportunity to either create a cohesive or contrasting design at the threshold of you home.

Why choose a composite front door?

Great question! Composite front doors provide the traditional style and texture of a timber door without any of the nasty maintenance issues. Timber may crack, spilt, or wrap, and requires frequent sanding and repainting. Composite front doors, on the other hand, are often guaranteed to be colourfast for their lifetime, allowing you to keep enjoying your door no matter the weather.

Composite doors are typically made of a series of laminated timber sheets, providing a robust core to the door. By layering these laminated sheets, the core of a composite door is stronger than a timber door and resists warping or splitting. These doors are extremely durable, weather resistant, and provide good home security. Here at Edge, we can also provide advice on what lock to have installed in your new front door to keep your home and family safe.

Check if you need permission.

Most homeowners will not need to seek permission before changing the colour of their front door. However, always check to see if there are any local regulations which affect your property. Also, check the guidelines for decorating if you have a listed property, or a property partly owned by a housing association.

Bespoke design with professional advice.

Here at Edge, we know how stressful it can be to create the home of your dreams. In a world of social media feeds and endless online options, it can be difficult to work out exactly what your home needs. That’s where our Bespoke department comes in. Our professional team of window and door experts can guide you through the decision-making process. With examples of composite door styles in our showroom at Chichester, and a wealth of experience, our Bespoke team will be able to answer every question.

“If you are looking for something that is modern, sturdy and can be brought to life in a vast array of colours and styles look no further than a composite door.” Gavin Stephens, Bespoke Department.

Arrive with a clear plan of what you are after, or only the shadow of an idea, we don’t mind! Our Bespoke team will be able to help you find a style and colour that feels right for you, whether it is a bold red or calming blue. We are committed to making it easy to get what you want.

Chat with our Bespoke department today to begin the journey towards getting an amazing composite front door. Our showroom in Chichester is open 7am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Please contact us at [email protected] or telephone 0345 021 3333 and select option 2.

Many homeowners prioritise the curb appeal and front exterior of their house during renovations. Here at Edge, we believe that your roof deserves equal attention. A well-maintained roof is fundamental to the integrity of the property, ensuring protection from the elements and greater energy efficiency for your home.

In this blog, we’re exploring the cutting-edge roof systems offered by Edge. Bringing together functional durability and aesthetic elegance, your roof is in good hands.

Let the light in with EDGEsky rooflights.

Skylights are a tried-and-true method of bringing light and warmth into a home. Especially popular in kitchen extensions, a skylight not only adds value to your property but also makes your home easier to live in, especially on those dreary winter mornings. Aluminium skylights bring an infusion of modernity to any interior décor, with their sleek design and effortless elegance.

Here at Edge, we offer two brilliant skylight options: the EDGEsky Roof Lantern and the EDGEsky Flat Glass Rooflight.

Designed to transform any project, the roof lanterns offer a sophisticated design, allowing natural light to flood into any room. Our roof lanterns blend beauty with practicality as the frame becomes the architectural focus of the property.

Low maintenance and unparalleled aesthetics.

Flat glass rooflights have risen in popularity among architects and homeowners alike. To make sure you can get your rooflight installed according to your build schedule, we keep a great range of flat glass rooflights in stock. Our stock sizes are 1000×1000, 700×1500, 1000×1500, and 1000×2000. We offer a range of stock colours for the frames including the ever-popular Matt Grey (Anthracite, RAL 7016) and Matt Black (RAL 9005). Did you know, we can also supply your rooflight in any bespoke colour of your choice from the standard RAL and BS colour ranges?

Our flat glass rooflights offer superior thermal insulation properties. The EDGEsky Roof Lantern has U Values ranging from 1.0-1.2 depending on the chosen glaze. The flat glass rooflight has a U Value of 1.3. Let the light in while keeping the cold air out.

We like to keep things simple here. Our flat glass rooflights are easy to install, with hidden strap fixings and an internal plasterboard pocket for easy plastering. The roof lanterns feature fully concealed fixings, ensuring that sight lines flow gracefully and uninterrupted throughout.

“With a multitude of colours and a smorgasbord of available sizes our EDGEsky flat glass rooflights can be on site as soon as next working day for stock sizes.” Gavin Stephens, Bespoke Department.

Roofing systems that offer more

We understand that the strength of a roof system lies in both its standout features and its fixings. Here at Edge, we can provide everything you need to fit a new roof system. We are available on phone, email and WhatsApp to answer questions and place orders.

We can provide next-day delivery on a breadth of roofing supplies, including but not limited to roofing membranes, polycarbonate roof sheets, corrugated sheets, and Britmet roofing tiles. Britmet roofing tiles are available in a variety of colours, from Amethyst to Charcoal, Oak to Sunset Orange. Don’t get stuck in traffic for hours, let us do the leg work to make sure you have a high-quality roofing system delivered on time.

Tomorrow’s technology with today’s demands.

We welcome you to explore our products further by visiting Edge Building Products for systems and fittings that not just meet but exceed the expectations of modern construction.

For more information why not drop us a line on [email protected] or call us on 0345 021 3333.

Exterior cladding is a hot trend this Spring, remaining hugely popular post-COVID. Colin St John, the commercial director of FreeFoam Building Products, has predicted that cladding will remain the next big trend in home renovation until at least 2035.

We are big on supplying high-quality products at a great price. So, this April we are rolling out a fantastic discount on cladding. Up to 20% off on Fortex cladding boards!

Let’s explore why now is the perfect time to refresh the exterior of your home with an attractive cladding finish.

PVC cladding, timber, or brick?

While bricks and mortar remain the most common exterior of UK homes, PVC cladding is growing in popularity, and for good reason. Have you noticed the influx of new-build homes with striking exterior cladding? Unlike bricks or traditional timber cladding, PVC cladding is super easy to maintain. A quick wash of water every few months is all you need to keep the exterior of your home looking fantastic. The bold colour and design of the cladding will also give your home curb appeal, boosting its market value by giving older properties a new lease of life.

Apart from the clear aesthetic benefits of external cladding, there are some additional benefits to this renovation. Firstly, PVC cladding can improve the thermal efficiency of a property, when installed with standard insulation materials. In fact, when installed with insulation, Fortex cladding is A+ rated for efficiency according to the Building Research Establishment’s Green Guide. Fortex cladding is also lead-free and guaranteed to stand the test of time. As a mark of their confidence in the product, Freefoam offers a 10-year guarantee on their Fortex products (T&Cs apply).

Curating the perfect exterior with Fortex cladding.

While we may not want to think about it, COVID not only significantly altered our lives and relationships; it also affected our design choices. Following COVID, there has been a noticeable increase in the use of earthy tones in home décor. By leaning into sage, evergreen, tones of grey-green, and warmer earth tones such as terracotta, homeowners have been trying to bring the outside in. These earthy tones bring the peace and harmony of a sprawling forest into our living room.

So why stop with the interior? Bring these calming tones to the exterior of your property. Fortex has captured this tide of home renovation perfectly by offering weatherboard and shiplap cladding in an attractive embossed wood effect. No need to compromise when choosing the low maintenance PVC over the traditional timber cladding. Enjoy the beautiful, nature-inspired design without the upkeep of timber boards.

Fortex also offer customers a fantastic range of subtle colours. White, pale gold, sand, sage green, misty grey, and slate grey, to name a few. Whether you would like a striking, bold exterior with slate grey cladding, or make a statement with sage green cladding, Fortex makes sure you never have to compromise on quality. They have perfected an innovative colour technology that provides market-leading colour matching and colourfastness. Fortex cladding boards are also resistant to UV rays and discolouration, ensuring that you get to enjoy the colour you chose for years to come.

Have you thought about choosing a contrasting colour of cladding to that of your fascias and soffits? Alternatively, create a cohesive look by matching these aesthetic points of your home’s exterior.

Try our handy visualiser tool today to find the perfect cladding for your home!

Spring deals for amazing home renovations.

Here at Edge we are proud to support home renovations and building projects by offering a great discount on Fortex cladding this Spring.

We have dropped our prices for Fortex across the range and in April are offering a further 20% discount off the new lower rates on cladding boards.

Chat with us today to get expert advice on how to incorporate PVC cladding into your home renovation. To discuss your requirements or place an order, give us a call on 0345 021 3333 or email [email protected].

The need for sustainable building practices is not just a trend. It’s fast becoming an essential element of future planning proposals to demonstrate environmental objectives. Construction firms must recognise the environmental impact of their builds and materials as we edge towards the 2050 deadline to be net zero.

Roofing is a key component of many construction projects and has recently come under scrutiny when it comes to sustainable practices. We are going to explore how the EDGEsky roofing system has been developed to be both eco-conscious and easy to use.

Shining a light on green builds.

We like to keep things simple. The EDGEsky roof system includes not only the all-important rooflight, but also all of the corrugated sheets, membranes, glazing bars, end closure systems, and roofing tiles you will need to complete your project.

EDGEsky rooflights – the aluminium roof lantern and flat glass rooflight – have been designed to maximise the natural light entering a building. Say goodbye to artificial lighting on a gloomy day, EDGEsky rooflights allow light to flood into your room, reducing the household’s daily energy consumption.

Easy to install, low maintenance, and highly durable.

The EDGEsky roofing system has been manufactured for ease of installation. For example, our glazing bars have an innovative and easy-to-use snap-down system to help you secure a new glazing panel. With an easy-to-follow assembly process, your team can deliver high-quality results in minimal time. If your company is based in the South-East, we can also ensure next-day delivery for any stock parts, reducing the need for your team to travel, thereby cutting down on the carbon footprint of your build.

We pride ourselves on producing high quality, low maintenance products. This means that our EDGEsky roof system has been developed using highly durable materials. By investing in the core materials of our products, the need for replacement parts or repair work down the line has been significantly reduced. Not only does this make life easier for homeowners, who are free to simply enjoy the beautiful views, it also ensures that fewer resources will be consumed over the lifetime of the building.

Made in the UK.

Supporting local industries is pivotal in reducing the carbon footprint associated with transport. Edge’s commitment to UK-manufactured products ensures a more eco-friendly supply chain from production to project site.

The most efficient in class

Where environmental impact is integral to building design, U-Values have become a critical measure of success. Outstanding U-Values in our products demonstrate our commitment to not only improving the performance but also reducing the environmental footprint of our building products. By choosing our EDGEsky products, you’re opting for a greener, more sustainable future without sacrificing style or substance.

Thermal efficiency and U-Values that matter

Thermal efficient (or ‘energy-saving’) windows and doors, play a crucial role in the energy conservation of a building. They are engineered to minimise the use of artificial heating (and cooling systems for those warmer countries!) by maintaining a consistent indoor temperature through insulation.

By doing so, the windows and doors reduce the transfer of heat, keeping the space warm during winter and cool during summer. Beyond the benefit of significant energy and cost savings, thermally efficient windows and doors also enhance comfort levels inside. These windows block damaging UV rays that can fade furniture and wood finishes and positively contribute to a home’s overall energy performance rating. Reducing household energy consumption is a step in the right direction for environmental sustainability.

Our EDGEsky aluminium roof lantern boasts complete U-Values from 1.2 and features high performance glazing. Not only are the lanterns stunning in appearance with outstanding attention to detail, but they also keep valuable heat in, an important factor when considering glazing for properties.

Our flat glass rooflight also has an overall U Value (double glazing and frame) of 1.3 w/m²k and glass U Value of 1.0 w/m2k. Simplistic and boasting modern minimalism, our rooflights demonstrate exceptional thermal performance.

U-Values are of huge importance, and emphasis will continue to be put on U-values in the future as we aim to improve the performance and environmental impact of future construction projects.

For more details on the specifics of EDGEsky roof systems and all the materials needed to complete your projects please go to https://edgebp.co.uk/product-category/roof-systems/ where you will also be able to download our EDGEsky brochure.

The sustainable Edge in construction.

By integrating sustainable practices into roofing systems, EDGEsky products not only reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship, but also our dedication to offering the best to those in the trade—easy to install, low maintenance, and highly durable products. These attributes are key to creating roofing solutions that meet the demands of modern construction without compromising on our environmental responsibilities.

Explore your options for roof systems on our website at or drop us a line to [email protected]. Or perhaps visit one of our friendly trade counters at Chichester, Horsham and Croydon.