The Solidor colour palette has expanded with the arrival of five new shades. Each hue is designed to transform your entrance into a statement of style while blending seamlessly with your home’s architecture.

Here, we explore the inspiration behind each colour and share styling ideas to help you create a space that you are proud to come home to.

There’s no better way to welcome Autumn than with our new Deep Merlot shade. This rich, dark red carries a sense of sophistication that works well across modern architectural spaces and more traditional homes alike. Its cultural roots lie in lavish historical settings across Europe and France, linking the shade to heritage, strength and timeless elegance.

Deep Merlot works beautifully alongside cream, warm neutrals and olive greens, particularly in heritage properties. Bring this stunning Burgundy shade indoors by layering soft furnishings such as oversized cushions or plush throws in deep red tones to create a sense of both comfort and luxury. Consider using contrasting textures like velvet, wool and linen to amplify this versatile shade.

There’s a new yellow shade in town. Amber Gold introduces a deeper, more opulent take on yellow. It’s rich, golden undertones set it apart from the playful brightness of Buttercup Yellow, offering you a colour that feels both uplifting and refined. Across cultures, gold has carried connotations with prosperity and elegance, and with its use in design, from gilded architecture to fine artworks, this tone is perfect for homes that want subtle vibrance all year round.

This opulent shade breathes life into traditional properties with subdued colour schemes and adds warmth and flair. Echo the tone inside your home with brass or gold fixtures and fittings, or explore touches of metallic paint as an accent to introduce texture to your space with minimal effort.

For those seeking a vivid shade with a softer feel than our existing Tangerine shade, Copper Flame is a great option.

This rich, orange-brown sits somewhere between auburn and amber, and offers versatility with styling their entryway. Copper Flame is the perfect grown-up, vibrant hue that feels equally at home in contemporary and period settings. With cultural associations of unity and pride, Orange has long been a celebratory colour and Copper Flame channels that spirit into an entrance that feels confident and inviting.

Use Copper Flame as a focal point, balancing it with natural wood and earthy neutrals for a grounded, harmonious colour scheme. Indoors, experiment with colour blocking: layer burnt orange accents against softer tones to bring rhythm and energy to your space.

Chosen by visitors at the Ideal Home Show, Antique Rose is a warm blush pink that captures both softness and depth. This soft colour is the perfect pairing with neutrals to create a calm and serene living space. Pink roses, celebrated in cultures around the world, symbolise joy and good fortune, and this shade translates that optimism into a welcoming entrance.

When it comes to neutrals, pink is the new grey. Pastel and blush pinks are a great way to break the mould and replace beiges and greys to create a cosy and relaxing effect in cottage-style properties.

Inside your home, use blush textiles or pink-toned walls to introduce an inviting, lived-in elegance that feels both current and timeless.

Completing the collection is Champagne Blush, a delicate light pink with warm beige undertones, which was also chosen by visitors at the Ideal Home Show. Inspired by the pale blush of sparkling wine and reminiscent of the soft pink sands of Grecian beaches, it brings classical charm and a softness that works beautifully across property styles. Whether offsetting minimalist modern lines or complementing the character of a Victorian cottage, Champagne Blush is a versatile, light-enhancing shade.

Pair it with natural textures, like linen upholstery, green velvets, or stone flooring, to create a nature-inspired balance. For a subtle interior nod, consider a blush-toned sofa or an accent wall, bringing depth and warmth without overpowering the space.

A good door designer tool will let you design a complete exterior door, applying everything from the material, type and style, to the colour, accessories and surroundings. Generally, they will be intuitive and simple to use, meaning you can experiment easily with a few different variations.

A really good door designer will allow you to request a quote for your specific setup once you’re done.

Of course, to make sure you get exactly what you need, there’s no substitute for experience. We always recommend finding a showroom, seeing and feeling the products and speaking to an expert before you commit and make your order.

Solidor was created to bring something genuinely unique to the market, fusing the handsome look of timber and the performance and reliability of modern, low maintenance materials.

We’ve been designing, engineering and manufacturing our composite doors in the UK since 2004 and we’ve built a reputation for innovation. Our product development programme has created a number of industry firsts, including brand new colours for the sector and the introduction of the ground-breaking Ultion cylinder with its £5000 anti-snapping guarantee.