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- How the Middleton’s period proportions suit Edwardian and Georgian homes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The key differences between the Middleton 2 and Middleton 4 glazing layouts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Decorative glass options, color choices, and the smooth SleekSkin finish upgrade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How the Middleton compares to Solidor and Endurance equivalents, plus frame options<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The Comp Door Middleton: timeless period styling with a 48mm solid timber core.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your home was built with Edwardian or Georgian proportions \u2014 tall windows, symmetrical brickwork, a sense of formal balance \u2014 the Middleton<\/a> is designed specifically to complement that. It’s one of the few Comp Door styles built with a particular architectural period in mind, rather than a general-purpose classic look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Middleton<\/a> actually comes in two glazing layouts: Middleton 2<\/a>, with glazing in the top panels only, and Middleton 4<\/a>, which adds two further glazed panels for more natural light. Both share the same underlying frame and construction, so the choice comes down to how much glass you want and how much light your hallway needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Middleton 2 vs. Middleton 4: What’s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Middleton 2<\/a> keeps the glazing to the top of the door, in keeping with the more restrained, formal look typical of Edwardian and Georgian entranceways. It’s the better choice if your hallway already gets good natural light, or if you’d simply prefer more privacy at eye level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Middleton 4<\/a> takes the same design and adds two additional glazing panels, letting significantly more light into a dark or north-facing hallway. If your current door leaves your hallway feeling gloomy, Middleton 4<\/a> is worth serious consideration \u2014 you get the same period-appropriate look with a genuinely practical lighting upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both versions are built on the same 48mm solid timber core, with CoolSkin technology to prevent warping and an auto-fire multi-point locking system with an anti-snap ABS cylinder as standard, backed by a \u00a32,000 homeowner security guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glazing and Colour Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Middleton 2<\/a> is available with 9 decorative glass options \u2014 Crystal, Flowers, Dorchester, Reflections, Linear, Greenwich, Mayfair, Simplicity and Zinc Star \u2014 while Middleton 4<\/a> offers 6: Dorchester, Reflections, Classic, Mayfair, Simplicity and Zinc Star. Both ranges lean toward traditional, period-appropriate patterns rather than contemporary designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colour options run to {colourNote}, giving you plenty of scope to match existing window frames, particularly if your property already has coloured uPVC or timber-effect windows fitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seen a Similar Style Elsewhere? Here’s How the Middleton Compares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you’ve previously looked at the Solidor Nottingham or London styles, or the Endurance Pentland or Scafell, the Middleton<\/a> is Comp Door’s closest equivalent \u2014 all built around that same Edwardian\/Georgian glazing tradition of light concentrated in the upper door panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Middleton<\/a> shares the same 48mm timber core and CoolSkin build as the rest of the Comp Door range, so if you were comparing a Nottingham, London, Pentland or Scafell before landing here, it’s worth putting the Middleton<\/a> head-to-head with whichever you’d shortlisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arched, Stable and French Door Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Middleton<\/a> offers complete flexibility across all standard opening options. It is available as an Arched Door to suit curved frames, a classic Stable Door<\/a> for practical ventilation, and as a double French Door<\/a> setup. This means you can easily pair the style’s Edwardian and Georgian-influenced aesthetics with whichever functional layout your home needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SleekSkin Finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Middleton<\/a> is also available with Comp Door’s SleekSkin finish \u2014 a smoother, finer-grain alternative to the standard woodgrain-effect skin, designed to give a hand-painted look. It’s available in 17 colours and carries the same CoolSkin thermal performance as the standard finish, so choosing it is a purely aesthetic upgrade rather than a performance trade-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I get the Middleton as an arched, stable, or double door?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Middleton is available as all 3 styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s the difference between Middleton 2 and Middleton 4?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Middleton 2<\/a> has glazing in the top panels only, giving a more restrained, formal look. Middleton 4<\/a> adds two further glazed panels for extra natural light, while keeping the same overall design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Middleton suitable for a period property?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes \u2014 it’s specifically designed to complement Edwardian and Georgian architecture, with proportions and glazing that suit period properties particularly well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much does the Comp Door Middleton cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The solid Middleton starts from \u00a3839 inc. VAT in White. Glazed Middleton 2<\/a> and Middleton 4<\/a> variants will price slightly differently depending on your chosen glass \u2014 get an exact quote using our online designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What security features come with the Middleton?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every Middleton comes with an auto-fire multi-point locking system and an anti-snap ABS security cylinder as standard, backed by a \u00a32,000 homeowner security guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready to See It on Your Own Door?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your home has Edwardian or Georgian bones, the Middleton is built to work with them rather than against them \u2014 and the choice between Middleton 2 and Middleton 4 comes down to exactly how much natural light your hallway needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udcde Or call 01642 309576<\/strong> for expert guidance and a no-pressure quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n - The key differences between the Middleton 2 and Middleton 4 glazing layouts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n