Bespoke fire doors: blending safety with inimitable interior style

Put simply, a fire door is a specially designed internal door that slows the spread of flames and smoke between rooms and escape routes. Unlike standard doors, fire doors are rigorously tested against British Standards to perform under extreme conditions, offering occupants valuable time in the event of a fire.

Fire doors are classified according to how long they can resist fire. The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) provides ratings such as FD30 (30 minutes) or FD60 (60 minutes), both of which are widely used in residential homes and commercial spaces. At Deuren, every fire-rated door is built to at least FD30 compliance as a minimum – meaning peace of mind is built into every design.

Fire doors are a legal requirement in many settings, and their use is defined by a combination of UK fire safety regulations and building standards.

• Residential buildings over 11m (or three storeys): The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require fire doors in flats and communal areas of multi-occupied residential buildings.
• Houses of multiple occupation (HMOs): Landlords must install fire doors where necessary to meet the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO).
• Standard residential dwellings: British Standards recommend internal fire doors in certain locations, such as between an integral garage and the main house, or to protect stairwells in multi-storey homes.

For many Deuren clients – from self-builders crafting a forever home to architects specifying for ambitious developments – fire doors are a crucial part of ensuring safety and compliance. 

But beyond regulation, they represent a thoughtful investment in both people and property. This is especially true in high-end residences, where even the smallest of details have been specified meticulously, and endless hours have been poured into every process. Ultimately, bespoke fire doors ensure beauty and performance are never mutually exclusive, protecting what matters most without ever compromising on the vision.

A fire door should never be seen as a limitation. Instead, it can become a defining feature of your home’s design, no matter how ambitious the architectural vision. Choosing a Deuren bespoke fire door means you retain full control over every detail – from configuration, material and finish to final touches such as handles and hardware – while still meeting fire safety regulations.

At Deuren, our fire doors are:

• Truly bespoke.: Whether you prefer rich oak, minimalist veneers, or statement glass panels, every fire door is made to suit your taste and space exactly.
• Made to measure. Precision-engineered for a flawless fit, our creations are carefully handcrafted to ensure both performance and visual impact.
• Technically superior. Designed as a complete door set, every masterpiece includes the leaf, frame, and architrave for seamless integration and consistent protection.
• Architecturally flexible. From single-leaf and double-leaf to bi-folding, sliding, and floor-to-ceiling designs, our configurations are designed to complement grand design ambitions.

Safety becomes another layer of luxury, ensuring your beautifully bespoke and precisely made-to-measure fire doors are not merely passageways, but a carefully curated detail to enhance your wider architectural vision.

Oak has long been admired for its natural beauty and durability. Internal oak fire doors combine the classic warmth of timber with the technical assurance of FD30 or FD60 ratings. Whether finished in natural tones to showcase the stunning grain or customised with a contemporary lacquer, oak remains a versatile choice that works seamlessly across both traditional and modern homes. Whatever your aesthetic goal, Deuren offers a wide range of woods and finishes to bring your boldest visions to life.

At Deuren, we’re proud to offer a truly bespoke experience, empowering you with limitless potential to realise your dream vision. Whatever aesthetic you have in mind, you can create a modern, classic, minimalist, or creative solution that perfectly suits your style.

From styles and configurations to materials, finishes, and hardware, you can dictate even the smallest of details. For unrivalled continuity of design, we can even match any colour of most paint brands, including the delectable and much-sought-after palettes of Farrow & Ball, Pantone, and RAL.

In homes where scale and proportion are integral to the design, double-leaf fire doors offer a commanding presence. They’re ideal for wide corridors, dramatic entrances, or entertaining spaces that demand impact. With Deuren, these doors are crafted to the same fire-safe standards, proving that compliance doesn’t have to mean compromise.

Of course, our internal configurations extend even further too. Beyond double-leaf designs, you can unlock striking impact with our perfect pivots, subtly dramatic pockets, beautiful bi-folds, and breathtaking floor-to-ceiling options too.

Every Deuren bespoke fire door is handcrafted in our Yorkshire workshop, giving us unrivalled control over quality, craftsmanship, and timelines. By designing and engineering everything in the UK, we ensure consistency at every stage and help to eliminate the delivery delays often associated with continental suppliers.

Our clients, from self-builders and architects to discerning interior designers, trust Deuren not only for aesthetics but for a complete service: expert consultation, meticulous manufacturing, and effortless installation.

It’s easy to think of fire safety as something hidden, purely functional, or dictated by regulation. But the truth is, it’s one of the most important investments you’ll make in your home. At Deuren, we believe it should be so seamlessly integrated into your project that you barely notice it – except for the confidence it brings.

With features like concealed hinges, magnetic latches, and a pre-hung installation system, our fire doors are as intuitive as they are beautiful. They open and close with the same satisfying ‘Deuren click’ as every other door we craft, because safety should never feel like a compromise.

Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of a natural wood design, like the light-drenching qualities of glass, or have something unconventional in mind, Deuren’s bespoke fire doors demonstrate that safety and style belong together. For those shaping truly exceptional homes, no detail is too small – and no compromise is necessary. Our doors offer protection, beauty, and technical superiority in one seamless solution.

Ready to make safety and style feel seamlessly connected? Get in touch to bring your dream bespoke fire doors to life.