Bespoke doors: a glossary

Bespoke doors are made from scratch to a client’s exact specifications and design ambitions bringing your vision to reality.

In many cases, you may find bespoke doors also referred to as “custom doors” or “made-to-measure doors”. However, this isn’t correct as each term highlights the precise work that goes into crafting a door, with Deuren, bespoke can mean so much more blending form, functionality and aesthetics perfectly.

Everything we engineer is made to measure as standard. But what makes our doors truly bespoke is that the finest details – from hinges to materials – are created to meet your unique vision, ensuring perfect designs, dimensions, and functionality. 

Angled-head doors

An angled-head door is manufactured and shaped to fit a sloping ceiling. They are an excellent choice for tricky or small spaces, such as attics and storage cupboards.

Bespoke Doors

Bespoke doors are crafted from the ground up. It gives customers unrestricted control over materials finishes and functionality. Custom doors are perfectly aligned to a customer’s unique vision and lifestyle. 

Bi-folding internal doors

Internal bi-folding doors comprise multiple hinged panels. Each slides along a track and folds upon opening – perfect for dramatically unveiling an expansive space.

Custom Doors

Custom doors are tailored within an established framework, selecting from a range of premium materials, finishes and hardware. This gives customers greater flexibility than standard offerings, and reflects their preferred styles. 

Engineered timber

Engineered timber is made with multiple layers of high-grade timber which have been cut and bonded back together in a specific way. This means that when the pieces of timber are bonded together there are alternating grain flows which negates the warping effect of heat and humidity and extends the life of the door. 

Flexible seal

A flexible seal adds refinement to a door by preventing it from slamming against the frame and avoiding rattling. It also provides more effective soundproofing by eliminating gaps between the door and frame.

Floor-to-ceiling door

A floor-to-ceiling door takes up the entire space between the floor and the ceiling. Depending on the space, they are usually taller than other types of doors. They are often used to make a room feel more spacious.

Full-height door

This is another term that means a floor-to-ceiling door.

Hidden hinges

Hidden hinges are a clean and stylish feature. Typically, hinges are placed inside the frame and are only visible when the door is fully opened, keeping everything immaculate.

Lateral Doors

Lateral door opening systems allow for more flexibility in non-standard spaces. They allow a door to slide open, rather than swing, saving space and providing a smooth, elegant motion.

Made to Measure Doors

Made to measure doors are crafted for an exact fit, they are ideal for adapting existing designs to specific spaces. They work with predefined design parameters but offer the option of efficient production and a quicker turnaround. 

Matching door frame

A matching door frame is where the same timber is used for the door, frame, and architraves, resulting in a perfect marriage of style and function. Our bespoke doors use the same batch of premium timber, matching all components for a consistent finish.

Magnetic door catch

A magnetic door catch eliminates the need for a strike plate on the frame, allowing for a perfect fit and a smooth close with whisper-quiet noise. You can literally hear the difference in our signature Deuren click.

Overhead sectional garage door

Overhead sectional doors run upwards along a track inside your garage. They rise when opened and eliminate the need for room on either side of the door – another fantastic way to maximise your space.

Pivot doors

This type of door swings on a pivot as opposed to being hinged at the side. That means it can open both ways and fit seamlessly into your wall without exposing any working parts.

Pocket doors

Rather than opening into a room, a pocket door slides sideways into the adjacent walls. This means it fully disappears when opened, creating a beautiful minimalist look and dramatic entrances and also allows you to gain extra floor space with 10 square feet of space gained on average.

Pre-hung door sets

Our internal pre-hung door sets offer the full package including the door leaf, frame, architrave, stop heads, handles and hinges, which are tailored to your unique vision. The doors are carefully handcrafted in our specialist UK workshop, ensuring flawless look and function. They are then detached and transported onsite, where they can be placed perfectly into your build with minimal fuss.

Rebate

A door rebate is a groove in the door which allows it to fit completely flush against the frame or another door. This makes for elegant closing, zero gaps, and improved security.

Routed latch keep

Our latch keeps are precisely routed in our factory, ensuring a flawless fit and faultless operation – key for both security and function.

Secured by Design

Secured by Design (SBD), is an official UK police initiative that supports the improvement of buildings security to ‘design out crime’. Deuren meets the Police Preferred Specification, which means that all products have been tested to relevant security standards, as well being fully certified by an UKAS-accredited independent third-party certification body.

Side sectional garage door

Side sectional garage doors run sideways along a track into your garage. They sit precisely against the wall and avoid the need for space when opening or closing. This allows you to make the most of your space in creative yet sophisticated ways.

Sliding internal doors

Sliding internal doors are made of a panel which slides back and forth along a track. They are a stunning way to divide spaces, creating a refined and impressive feature for any home.

Transom

A transom is a beam above a door that allows for designs featuring over-door windows. These can be used to build dramatic bespoke door designs, while adding a source of natural light for the inside of your home.

Crafting your dream door

While door terminology can be confusing, having expert guidance makes things straightforward. At Deuren, we’re by your side from design to installation – helping you build the ideal bespoke door for your luxury design vision.

For expert advice on creating the perfect bespoke door for your build, get in touch today. Or, book a workshop visit to experience the unrivalled quality of our doors up close.