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Can we save the Bradford Odeon? Kershaws Doors Hope So
Kershaws Doors Ltd distribute timber doors throughout the UK via our website 1doors.co.uk. Our family business, started in 1999, has a showroom and head office in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The family have strong links with the city going back many … Continue reading
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‘The Big Tree’ is a translation of Doha the capital of Qatar
Recently I visited Qatar to see family and experienced first hand the emerging modern capital city of Doha. As a first time visitor to an Arabic country I went with an open mind regarding the culture, history, people and experiences. … Continue reading
How do we choose our Custom Door Designs ? It’s a thoughtful process.
In February I wrote a Blog explaining why we also supply Made to Measure timber doors. The sales of Custom Made, bespoke timber doors styles are an ever increasing part of Kershaws Doors business as we supply quality products for … Continue reading
News on Government house buying scheme prompts better curb appeal
In the Government’s recent budget states that the Help to Buy Guarantee Scheme aims to encourage mortgage lenders to offer better access to low-deposit mortgages. Hopefully this plan will stimulate some extra growth in the housing market. Whether you are … Continue reading
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Thinking out of the box/Garden Rooms
As a keen gardener I often watch gardening programmes on TV to gain tips and information, though I mainly watch them for inspiration. A recent programme by Monty Don for the BBC focussed on his passion for France and in … Continue reading
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Scandinavian Interiors influenced by the Happy Danes
Denmark has once again been ranked as the happiest nation in the world. This was issued again and this time by the first World Happiness Report, held in April 2012. There is a fascination in the way others live there … Continue reading
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Trends of the 1950’s and 60’s
Trends in house design and decoration come and go. It seems as if we just get used to a particular style, colour or furniture idea, embrace it, and before we know its yesterday’s news. Or is it? Interior design ideas … Continue reading
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Made to Measure
The term Made to Measure typically conjures up products such as curtains, generally needed to exactly fit a window, or clothing such as a tailored suit or a wedding dress which must fit, a particular person, exactly for a special … Continue reading
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Beautiful and Suitable External Timber Doors
We all want to live in a home we are proud of, and make our visitors feel welcome, from the moment they ring the bell or knock on the door. New windows if required make a big difference especially if … Continue reading
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I’ve got the Key of the door never been 21 before
There are numerous famous sayings relating to doors, which just goes to show how important they are as a milestone in our lives as well as an important security and thermal product. Confucius said: “The will to win, the desire … Continue reading
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Why Fire Doors ?
I remember the doors between classrooms and corridors in my High School, they were very plain in appearance, though painted in various colours to signify sections of the school and if glazed they had panels of wired glass. At the … Continue reading
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Set Up for Doubles
Although we are certainly not over the Winter yet there are days when the sun appears and the bulbs are beginning to rise through the soil indicating the promise of Spring. I find that I am beginning to look out … Continue reading
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Interior Design Choices
The term Interior Design is well recognise these days. I suppose in a basic form it may describe a collection of assorted products and ideas that are interconnected to create a functional interior space, advantageous for humans to enjoy living … Continue reading
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Door to Door in Prague
As we are in the business of selling doors it goes without saying that when visiting new places and especially other countries that we focus on the various styles and constructions of the doors we see. Every picture tells a … Continue reading
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Painted doors with a difference
What colour is your Front Door? Is it a colour you chose or have you inherited it? The really useful thing about a timber door is that you can paint it and change it when you feel the need. Doors … Continue reading
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