Black Prefinished Doors Home Renovation Case Study

Black Prefinished Doors for a Renovation in Five Oak Green, Kent

Our customer Annia (@sholden_home on Instagram) used Kent Black Prefinished Doors to add a luxury touch to her new build property in Five Oak Green. A beautiful village near Tonbridge, Kent in the Civil Parish of Capel.

As part of the overall renovation, Annia wanted to create an elegant look. Something which was instantly achieved with the smooth, black finish of these superior quality internal doors.

A bold and elegant matte black finish

Annia’s vision was to create a clean, contemporary feel throughout the entire house.

They needed doors that would not only complement this idea but provide a striking contrast to the lighter colour palette chosen for the walls, panelling and floors. The doors also needed to be durable and resistant to everyday wear and tear.

The choice of the Kent Black Prefinished Doors helps to define each room's entrance and adds a sense of drama to the space.

Ease of installation and a flawless look

Prefinished doors are ideal for renovation projects like this. They arrive ready for installation with no need for the multi-day process of priming, sanding and painting. This reduces time, effort and labour costs with no impact on quality or the end result.

What makes our doors special is that they’re coated with a high-quality, factory-applied finish that’s far more durable and consistent than an onsite paint job. This ensures they maintain their flawless appearance for years to come.

It’s all about consistency too — each door has a perfectly smooth and even finish. This guaranteed a uniform, high-end look throughout Annia’s home.

Modern classic meets quiet luxury

So, why these doors? And why this colour? While inherently timeless, the Kent black prefinished door is a fantastic choice for those inspired by modern classic interiors and the quiet luxury trend.

The door’s traditional design (featuring raised and fielded panels with decorative raised mouldings) provides polish and poise — an essential element of modern classic interiors.

This silhouette is contrasted by clean lines and a deep black finish. A bold, contemporary colour which creates a talking point and brings a different energy to the space.

In terms of the quiet luxury trend, this is showcased in the quality of the materials and the flawless execution of the design. It’s an impactful choice that breathes character into the entire property without shouting for attention.

A sophisticated style upgrade and a happy homeowner

It’s a delight to see one of our newer black prefinished door designs becoming a key feature in a new home. They’ve elevated the entire renovation and helped curate the luxurious aesthetic Annia had originally envisioned.

Another plus point — the project was completed efficiently, staying on schedule and within budget, thanks to the time-saving benefits of the prefinished doors.

Annia is thrilled with the final result. She says:

“I chose Climadoor because of its good Google Reviews. My doors are classy, elegant — and look more expensive than they are. The design complements my neutral decor and really brings everything together. I’d definitely order from Climadoor again.”

Follow Annia on Instagram at @sholden_home and consider incorporating the Kent Collection into your next project. Head over to TikTok to see a video of Annia’s doors in motion.

	Roomfold Standard	Roomfold Deluxe	Roomfold Grande
Size Width Options	1215mm - 3502mm	1218mm - 4652mm	836mm - 3891mm
Available Finishes	Unfinished Oak, Prefinished Oak, & White Primed	Unfinished Oak, Prefinished Oak,& White Primed	Unfinished Oak, Prefinished Oak, White Primed, Black
Door Options	3,4, and 5 door options.	3,4,5 & 6 door options	2,3,4 and 5 door options
Trimming Ability - Height	20mm on height (contact us for details, as some sets can be trimmed more than this)	20mm on height (contact us for details, as some sets can be trimmed more than this)	20mm on height (contact us for details, as some sets can be trimmed more than this)
Trimming Ability - Width	20mm on 2 doors and then an extra 10mm per door thereafter. Where individual door leaf sizes are 686mm or bigger the trim allowance is 20mm per leaf - equal amounts off each side of the door.	20mm on 2 doors and then an extra 10mm per door thereafter. Where individual door leaf sizes are 686mm or bigger the trim allowance is 20mm per leaf - equal amounts off each side of the door.	20mm on 2 doors and then an extra 10mm per door thereafter. Where individual door leaf sizes are 686mm or bigger the trim allowance is 20mm per leaf - equal amounts off each side of the door.
Frame Depth	78mm	78mm	133mm
Frame Height	2078mm	2078mm	2060mm
Hardware	Top Hung only, with floor mounted pivot.	Top Hung, bottom guided, with 20mm high low level guide rail. Ideal for running different floorings up to each side.	Top Hung, with jamb mounted bottom pivot. Ideal for fitting on top of existing floorings, where the flooring finish is the same both sides of the door set. Or ideal on top of tiled floors.
Hardware Adjustment	Height - 6mm	Height - 6mm	Height - 10mm
Supplied with Drop Bolts	No	Yes	Yes
Delivery / Collection	Delivery £60, Collection free from either DE24 9HL, or S44 5HS, after order. All orders over £750 are free delivery.	Delivery £60, Collection free from either DE24 9HL, or S44 5HS, after order. All orders over £750 are free delivery.	Delivery £60, Collection free from either DE24 9HL, or S44 5HS, after order. All orders over £750 are free delivery.
Guarantee	10 years against manufacturing defects	10 years against manufacturing defects	10 years against manufacturing defects
Bespoke Service Available (24 week lead time)	No	No	Yes
Key Features and Benefits	Pairmaker not supplied on “meeting door” configurations. Frame always supplied in an unfinished Oak for on-site decorating no matter the door finish. Face fit hinges and hinge handle. Ideal for customers that will have the doors in their fully open or fully closed position 90% of the time and not using the mechanism on a regular basis. Perfect for closing off a room ona budget renovations/ offices. Will allow through flooring.	Frame supplied matching the door finish chosen. Can fill larger openings as the bottom track allows up to six door systems. Smooth operation at larger total widths with connection to the head and base track on the end of every other door. Face fit hinges and hinge handle. Ideal for customers changing flooring between rooms as the 20mm high 74mm deep low-level threshold gives a clean break between flooring. A robust, cost-effective system.	Frame supplied matching the door finish chosen. Superior “external grade” hardware allowing an incredibly smooth operation with no need for a base track. Face fit hinges and hinge handle including an offset hinge system which allows the doors to stack more compact than the other Roomfold options. Supplied with door stops across the whole internal rebate of the frame leaving no gaps at the top between top edge of the doors and underside of the track meaning they will offer more in terms of heat retention and sound reduction between rooms. More opening options that can suit any home. Our highest specification system with upgraded, stylish hardware.
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