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- How high-set glazing and long panel proportions give the Harlington a stately look<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The traditional glass designs available to complement its formal character<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How the Harlington compares directly to the Solidor Alnwick and Endurance Hope<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The aesthetic benefits of upgrading to the smooth, hand-painted SleekSkin finish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The Comp Door Harlington, featuring a high-set glazing aperture and long solid panelling for a grand, stately entrance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Harlington<\/a> is built for homeowners who want their front door to feel a little grander than the average composite door. Its glazing aperture sits high on the door, above long, elegant solid panel detailing below \u2014 a layout that adds a genuine sense of stateliness without tipping into anything overdone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a strong option for larger or more imposing properties where a smaller, squarer glazing panel would look slightly underwhelming against the scale of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Makes the Harlington Feel Grander<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Harlington’s<\/a> proportions are the key to its character: a relatively compact glazing area set high on the door, with long solid panelling running beneath it. That vertical emphasis is what gives the design its sense of height and formality, in a way a more evenly-glazed door doesn’t achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That stately layout is built on the same foundations as every Comp Door<\/a> style: a 48mm solid timber core, CoolSkin technology to resist 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
The Harlington<\/a> is available with 10 decorative glass options \u2014 Caledonian Rose, Crystal, Dorchester, Esprit, Mayfair, Flowers, Montana, Victorian Border, Numbers, New Orleans and Murano \u2014 leaning toward traditional and ornate patterns that suit the design’s formal character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Colours run to Black, Blue, Green, Red, Irish Oak, Duck Egg Blue, White and Chartwell Green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seen a Similar Style Elsewhere? Here’s How the Harlington Compares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If a taller, more formal glazing layout is what brought you here, the Harlington’s<\/a> closest equivalents are the Solidor Alnwick and the Endurance Hope \u2014 both known for a similarly stately proportion between glazing and solid panelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Harlington<\/a> shares Comp Door’s<\/a> 48mm timber core and CoolSkin construction, so if an Alnwick or Hope was on your shortlist, it’s worth comparing the Harlington<\/a> directly before deciding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arched, Stable and French Door Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Harlington<\/a> is available as an Arched Door for shaped openings or French Doors<\/a> for Larger Openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It isn’t currently offered as a Stable Door, according to the specification listed on the product page. Our design team can point you to an alternative style if either configuration is what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SleekSkin Finish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Harlington<\/a> is also available with Comp Door’s<\/a> 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 Harlington as an arched, stable, or double door?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Harlington<\/a> is available as an Arched Door or French Doors<\/a>. It is not currently offered as a Stable Door \u2014 our design team can suggest an alternative style if you need either configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Harlington suitable for a larger or more formal property?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes \u2014 its tall, stately proportions were specifically designed to suit larger or more imposing properties where a smaller glazing panel might look underwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much does the Comp Door Harlington cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prices start from \u00a3953 inc. VAT in White. Get an exact figure for your chosen colour and glazing with our online designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What security features come with the Harlington?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every Harlington 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 the scale to carry a more formal entrance, the Harlington’s tall glazing and long solid panelling deliver a genuine sense of grandeur without straying into fussy territory.<\/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 traditional glass designs available to complement its formal character<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n