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Secondary entrance doors

For a garage, workshop, garden entrance or side entrance – designed for practicality and a harmonious overall look.

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Not second best

Secondary entrances have their own requirements.

A secondary entrance door often sees heavier use than the main entrance: with bags, tools, shopping, pushchairs or access to the garden. Functionality, security, durability and suitability for everyday use are therefore particularly important here.

Garage

Shorter routes day to day

Direct access between the outside, garage and house – with a robust surface and appropriate security.

Workshop

Frequent use

Impact-resistant surfaces, ease of use and practical locks and handles are what matter here.

Garden / courtyard

Weather & access

Durable materials and careful threshold design are particularly important on the side most exposed to the weather.

Design

Matching the main entrance door

Secondary entrance doors can be deliberately understated or coordinated with the main entrance in colour and design.

Security

Not a secondary concern

Side and rear doors are often particularly vulnerable access points – so choose the level of security carefully.

Light

Glazing to suit your needs

Depending on how the space is used, more daylight can be beneficial – for example, in a utility room or garage.

Secondary entrance door on a modern house

PLANIGRAPH planning

Consider function, security and access routes together.

Is the secondary entrance used daily, occasionally or purely for practical purposes?
Are shopping, bicycles, children or tools part of your usual routine?
Would you like glazing, or should the entrance remain as discreet as possible?
How closely should the design match the main entrance door?

Secondary entrances in particular benefit from careful consideration: an overly basic door is often impractical, while an over-specified one may be unnecessary. The aim is to find the right door, not the most elaborate one.