Composite door colour advice

Colour is the decision people most often regret, usually because a shade that looked striking on a screen reads very differently on a north-facing Cornish elevation in January. These guides cover the most requested finishes, how each behaves in strong coastal light, and which combinations of door, frame and hardware hold together over time.

We also cover fade resistance and salt exposure — the practical reason certain darker finishes need more washing down within a mile of the sea.