Renovating for Life: Sustainability & Longevity with London Door Company

Living sustainably and doing our part for the environment something at front of mind for many homeowners today. Turning off the lights, separating the recycling, not putting the heating on straight away: these are all choices that are not only economical, but better for the environment too.

However, when it comes to home renovations, it’s often tricky to know which choices are the most sustainable, or offer the most value in the long term.

At London Door Company, we work on the principle that the fewer times something needs to be replaced, the fewer raw materials and energy are needed over a lifetime.

The Cost of “Disposable Décor”

Fast interior trends encourage a cycle of short-term replacement, creating unnecessary waste and recurring expenses for homeowners.

In fact, 26% of people feel that homeware and interiors trends are changing at an increasingly fast pace, with over half saying they regularly buy new items for their homes, and 40% saying they don’t consider the environmental impact of these purchases.

Over 22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away each year in the UK, an equivalent of 670,000 tonnes.

A lot of this comes from picking home décor based on a trend, which before long goes out of style, with the next new fad in its place. When social media forces us to compare our homes to the perfect ones online, it’s easy to get caught up in trends and feel that constantly evolving your home is a necessity to enjoy the home you live in, but we believe that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Finding Your Style for Long-Term Living

When you find and embody a style that really feels like you, you’ll love it for years to come. That’s not to say that every piece in your home or every styling choice will be immune to trends, but it does mean that you will like the styles you pick even when the social media algorithms have moved on, so you’ll be less inclined to throw things out and start again.

While we often think of fast trends in terms of soft furnishings or indoor décor, your exterior deserves the same thoughtful, long-term consideration. A front door is the ultimate anti-trend investment for your exterior, as it’s the primary focal point of your home, and a piece that you and your guests see every single day. That’s why choosing a timeless style you truly love is so crucial; unlike a seasonal cushion or rug, there’s no sweeping a front door away into a corner when the algorithms change.

That’s why our designers always start with you when it comes to designing your unique front door. We look at the house and take into account the period of the home and any features that make sense based on the exterior, but ultimately, they come secondary to how you want your home to look and feel. We’ll discuss your home’s story and your personal style – not always just sticking to interiors but truly understanding how and why you want your home to look the way it does.

Then, we’ll help you translate that style into a door that makes sense with your home’s exterior, so it looks seamless whatever your design preferences. The result is a piece that you’ll feel good about seeing day in, day out, and one that will stand strong through the demands of daily life (and London’s weather!), to last for as long as you love it.

Craftsmanship and Engineering for Decades to Come

Do it once. Do it well.

A London Door Company door is made to last for years to come.

All of our doors are made of Accoya wood, which is a treated wood made through sustainable practices to be stronger and more durable than traditional woods. It doesn’t absorb water or shrink in the cold, which means the wood doesn’t warp and it stays in shape no matter what the years throw at it.

We also hand paint our doors in a range of colours, not just to add personality, but to protect your door even further to ensure its longevity.

We do all of this because we know from decades of experience that a door you don’t want to replace, and don’t need to replace, will always be the most sustainable choice.

Find out more and get inspired by requesting a brochure, or book a design visit to see how your dream door could look for decades to come.