Steel French doors: Timeless elegance with authentic Crittall style 

• 23 November 2025
• News

Steel French doors bring clarity and connection to every space they occupy, combining slim steel frames with expansive glass panels to shape how rooms relate to the outdoors. Crittall doors provide proportion, structure and light, linking interiors to gardens or patios while offering a presence that balances character with restraint, bridging the heritage of older homes with the simplicity of contemporary design. 

The design achieves a balance between strength and transparency, allowing daylight to move through living spaces, while glazing bars create rhythm and visual balance. Configurations ranging from single doors to pairs with side or top panels accommodate the practical and aesthetic needs of any property. They can define areas within a home, connect interiors with outdoor spaces and enhance the relationship between rooms without interrupting the flow of light or movement. 

Quality performance

Performance is integral to the experience, with thermally broken or thermally enhanced steel frames delivering effective insulation and energy efficiency. High-grade construction and multi-point locking systems ensure security and long-term reliability. The doors are designed to withstand decades of daily use while retaining their refined appearance, offering a combination of durability, practicality and understated elegance that requires minimal maintenance. 

Colour and finish extend the possibilities for considered design, with iconic black steel doors creating a strong visual statement and a broad selection of RAL and BS colours enabling harmony with interior and exterior schemes. Matte and satin powder-coated finishes diffuse reflection, reduce the visibility of fingerprints and dust and maintain a polished look, allowing the doors to complement their surroundings. 

Making connections

Steel French doors shape the perception of space by linking rooms without isolating them and by connecting interiors to outdoor areas to create continuity and openness. Large glass panels and slim sightlines preserve proportion and perspective, and robust steel frames provide the structural strength required for generous openings. 

The combination of industrial character with classic proportions ensures that Crittall doors bring presence and refinement to both heritage properties and contemporary interiors. Expansive glass panels invite daylight to animate rooms, while the frames provide security, insulation and lasting durability. Whether internal or external, single or paired, these doors satisfy the functional demands of modern living. 

For homeowners and architects who value authentic craftsmanship, thoughtful design and long-term performance, Crittall steel French doors offer a solution that defines spaces, enhances natural light and brightens both interiors and exteriors. Each installation blends practical performance with refined style, creating doors that continue to contribute to the character and comfort of a property for decades. 

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