Timber
French
Doors
Bespoke Wooden French Doors, Designed for Performance and Style
Our timber French doors combine elegant design with precision engineering, creating light-filled spaces that connect interiors and gardens beautifully. Available as inward or outward opening sets, single doors, or slim balcony doors, each design is made to order with refined proportions, premium hardware, and long-lasting performance.
Product Overview
Designed for homeowners and architects seeking both heritage character and modern energy performance, our wooden French doors are built from multi-layer engineered timber for outstanding stability, insulation, and durability.
Each set can be tailored to your project – from Georgian and Victorian profiles with traditional glazing bars and bolection mouldings to contemporary flush-panelled or fully glazed styles.
Two frame designs are available:
92mm x 60mm profile – ideal for robust outward-opening doors.
79mm x 70mm profile – suited to inward-opening designs, with the option of hidden trickle vents and concealed hinges for a discreet, refined finish.
A Brief History of French Doors in English Architecture
Originally developed in 17th-century France to bring natural light into grand interiors, French doors became a hallmark of refinement and symmetry across Georgian and Victorian England.
As architectural tastes evolved, these elegant glazed doors were adopted for their balance of proportion and practicality – linking drawing rooms, gardens, and balconies with graceful continuity.
Today, our timber French doors continue that tradition, blending the same slender sightlines and classical detailing with modern technology for insulation, security, and longevity.
Key Features of Our Timber French Doors
Every set of French doors we produce is designed to combine elegant proportions with exceptional performance. From premium joinery and high-security locking systems to discreet ventilation and precision finishing, each feature contributes to a door that looks refined, operates smoothly, and lasts for decades.
- Inward or Outward Opening Options – Choose your preferred configuration for garden, patio, or terrace access.
- Balcony Doors – A slimmer inward-opening double door design, perfect for Juliet balconies or upper-floor terraces.
- Single Doors – Ideal for side, utility, or rear access, matching the same detailing as our French door range.
- Panel & Glazing Flexibility – Mix raised and fielded panels, flush panels, or full glazing. Add ovolo, lamb’s tongue, or square glazing bars to replicate any architectural period style.
- High-Performance Construction – Multi-layer engineered timber, factory glazed, and fully finished for lasting strength and energy efficiency.
- PAS 24 & Secured by Design Options – Tested to meet enhanced security requirements for peace of mind.
- Advanced Sealing & Weatherproofing – Fully draught-sealed and precision-fitted for a secure, weather-tight finish.
- Factory-Finished for Longevity – Every door is fully painted, glazed, and sealed in our controlled environment using Teknos microporous coatings for long-term durability.
- Slim, Balanced Sightlines – Elegant frame proportions maximise natural light while maintaining strength and weather protection.
- Precision Engineered for Smooth Operation – Advanced joinery ensures consistent door alignment and effortless movement, even on larger double door sets.
- Comprehensive Warranty & Aftercare – All French doors are supplied with a written guarantee covering paint, glazing, hardware, and structural performance for complete peace of mind.
Timber & Finishes
Our wooden French doors are available in a curated range of sustainable timbers:
Redwood Pine – A cost-effective softwood with a smooth finish and reliable performance.
Meranti – Dense tropical hardwood with a fine, even grain.
Sapele – Durable reddish hardwood with excellent dimensional stability.
European Oak – Naturally rich appearance and exceptional strength.
Accoya® – The ultimate choice for longevity, with outstanding durability and a 50-year anti-rot guarantee.
All doors are factory spray-finished using Teknos microporous paint in your chosen RAL, BS, Farrow and Ball, Little Greene colours, with dual-colour options available for interior and exterior contrast.
Ironmongery & Security
Our standard range of door handles, hinges, and locking systems has been selected for its quality, reliability, and understated elegance.
We also offer premium hardware from Croft and From The Anvil for projects requiring a more refined architectural finish.
All locking systems meet PAS 24 standards, and our doors can be specified to comply with Secured by Design requirements.
Glazing Options
We offer a wide range of glazing configurations to balance appearance, efficiency, and acoustic performance:
High-performance double glazing (standard)
Vacuum glazing (LandVac or Fineo) for ultra-slim sightlines and outstanding thermal values
Acoustic or laminated safety glass
Decorative glazing such as reeded, satin, or patterned finishes
Custom designs – numerals, leaded motifs, or stained glass inserts
All glass units are internally beaded to prevent removal from the outside and maintain PAS 24 compliance.
French Doors in Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings
We specialise in manufacturing wooden French doors tailored for conservation areas and listed buildings across London and the Home Counties.
Our expertise in period profiles and traditional joinery ensures each door respects the proportions and detailing of the original architecture while delivering high-performance insulation.
We also provide planning and conservation advice, helping you prepare drawings and specifications for heritage applications.
For sensitive renovations, we recommend LandVac vacuum glazing, which provides exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation while preserving slim glazing bars and heritage aesthetics — ideal for listed and conservation properties.
Our quality & service are very important to us…
What Our Customers Say
We’re proud to be rated Excellent on Trustpilot, with genuine feedback from our clients who have chosen our timber windows and doors windows.
"After spending a year searching for the right company to replace our sash windows in a conservation area, we finally found Brett at Sash Window Shop. Brett was professional, and refreshingly transparent - enabling us to feel confident we were in good hands. Brett provided clarity on the style and quality of Sash Window Shop's workmanship. He helped us navigate complex conservation area requirements, explaining all technical aspects clearly. What truly set him apart was his ability to communicate effectively throughout the entire project, with detailed pricing breakdowns to clear timelines..."
Jean Baptiste Hallaire
10 Oct 2025"I wanted a solid wood bespoke wooden door with windows and struggled to find what I wanted in North London. I found Sash Windows online and from the moment I contacted them I was impressed. My experience with Brett and Sash window team was outstanding. Brett spent so much time and effort understanding what I was looking for and giving advice, making amendments and offering an honest quote. He is extremely knowledgeable... "
Helena Tryphonides
12 Sept 2025"I would highly recommend Sash Window Shop. We have just replaced all windows of our Victorian terrace with traditional hard wood sashes and the result is excellent. Brett was fantastic throughout the process, and guided us through the necessary planning applications and kept it very stress free. The team who installed the windows were brilliant - friendly, efficient, clean and tidy, and ultimately did a great job fitting the windows. Brett visited during the installation to make sure everything went smoothly. The windows themselves look wonderful and are very high quality - the difference is amazing."
Thomas Powell
12 Jun 2025"We have just had Brett and his team back for the second phase of replacing our old Victorian sash windows. Both experiences went really well. The windows are really well made and of high quality. The customer service between Brett and ourselves was excellent. The team that installed the windows were brilliant too. They were fast, tidy, meticulous and friendly too. We will be getting them back for a 3rd phase soon."
Samantha
3 Mar 2025"We would highly recommend Sash Window Shop after a great experience from start to finish. Brett was incredibly helpful and presented multiple options for doors and windows to our extension as we were keen to compare costs on differing specifications. Attention to detail and product quality is exceptional and the team of fitters were professional and meticulous. Thank you to the team for ensuring the job was completed to very high standards."
Coleman
28 Feb 2025"From beginning to end, the entire process was handled with great attention to detail. Brett guided us through all the available options and even introduced ideas we hadn't considered. The quality and finish of our Accoya windows were outstanding. The installation took place over a few days, and the workers were meticulous and professional, delivering excellent results. I would 100% recommend."
Chris Temmerman
21 Jan 2025"This is the second time we've used Sash Window Shop as we were impressed with the genuine customer service, appearance and effectiveness of the windows, and professional installation. We can proudly say we have replaced all single-glazed windows and doors of our terraced house with them. Brett was keen to ensure our satisfaction and delivery of a high quality product and we would not hesitate to recommend."
Mallory
12 Sept 2024"We had a builder measure and fit the window, however the rep from the company came our and checked the measurements - the service was excellent. When they arrived I believe they look better than I had hope for! Very happy customer"
Nick Collett
13 Jun 2024"I ordered a large sash window from The Sash Window Shop, the communication I received from my first enquiry to delivery was first class. The window was delivered on time and the quality of the window is excellent. I would defiantly use The Sash Window Shop again and would highly recommend."
Philip
13 Jun 2024"I've recently had Sash Window Shop replace my two timber sash windows (like for like). The process was a pleasure: fast and competitive quote, great communication, timely reminders about payments, lovely looking windows, swift installation. The company representatives were very self sufficient in communicating with the builders onsite and I received full updates over email. I would highly recommend working with them."
Anna
13 Apr 2024"From initial contact through to delivery the whole experience with Brett and the team at Sash Window Shop has been smooth and professional. We are incredibly happy with our new doors and windows giving our little cottage renovation the fabulous appearance we were looking for. The products are extremely well made with terrific quality furniture a real luxury feel. Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful, friendly and punctual process. Highest recommendation from us to anyone looking for quality windows and doors."
James
20 Mar 2024We had a really fantastic experience with Sash Window Shop. Brett and the team could not have been more helpful. Really clear correspondence, always available to chat. Brett came out of his way to show us mock-up windows early in the process which sealed the deal for us. He worked hard to give us a brilliantly competitive quote. Fitting was excellent. Can thoroughly recommend.
Alex
5 Mar 2024"We worked with Sash Window Shop to replace wooden sash windows for our conservation-area property. Brett and the team were fantastic start to finish - going out of their way to ensure we were happy and felt taken care of. We would thoroughly recommend them and will be contacting them in the future should we have any more window needs."
Nick Manias
6 Feb 2024"Our experience of working with Brett from the Sash Window Shop was exceptional. He is not only a lovely man but also utterly professional. We absolutely love our new sash windows which were fitted as part of a wider renovation and extension of our house. The windows are wonderful quality and as good as any original. The fixtures and fittings are also of a superior quality. We happily endorse this company with confidence."
Kerry Piears
6 Dec 2023"I couldn’t be happier with my new bay window sash windows. Thank you to all the team at Sash Window Shop, I felt in very good hands throughout. The room has become so much quieter and warmer now."
Fiona Wilson
5 Dec 2023"I have no hesitation in recommending Sash Window Shop. The quality of the windows and door is superb and my home is so much warmer and quieter. The neighbours have also commented on how good they look! The customer service was superb from start to finish; a no pressure quote process with Brett followed by professional fitting by Martin, with his expertise and attention to detail to get everything just right. To top it all off, everyone was wonderful to deal with which is often hard to come by."
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Downloads & Technical Resources
Access our detailed CAD drawings, section profiles, and performance certificates below:
Technical drawings (PDF / DWG)
PAS 24 test certificate
Energy performance report for double glazing
Paint system data sheet
Ready to Start Your Project?
Whether you’re designing a new extension, replacing existing doors, or upgrading to vacuum-glazed performance, our team will guide you through every stage – from design to delivery.