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Palladio Traditional Composite Doors
The period-correct side of the Palladio composite door range — panelled designs, decorative glazing apertures, heritage colour palette (Chartwell Green, Bog Oak, Light Oak, Rosewood, Oxford Blue, Burgundy), and proportions/reveals that read as period-correct joinery on Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian and Arts-and-Crafts properties. 65mm GRP fibreglass monocoque slab with whole-door U-values of 0.85 W/m²K (solid) / 0.98 W/m²K (glazed). Often approved by conservation officers as a like-for-like timber replacement. Vitrum Solutions installs the traditional Palladio range across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Hampshire.
Traditional Palladio Specifications
Design Language
Period-correct panelled
Slab Construction
65 mm GRP fibreglass monocoque
Thermal
U-value 0.85 W/m²K (solid) · 0.98 W/m²K (glazed)
Heritage Colours
Chartwell Green · Bog Oak · Light Oak · Rosewood · Oxford Blue · Burgundy · Red · Blue
Why Traditional Palladio
Panelled designs that look right on a period property
Traditional Palladio designs use raised panels, beaded reveals, decorative glazing apertures and proportions that match the architectural language of Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian and Arts-and-Crafts homes. The intent is the door reading as period-correct joinery rather than a contemporary aluminium-system facade — most appropriate where the rest of the elevation is heritage.
Heritage colour palette
Most-specified traditional Palladio finishes from the 13-colour collection: Chartwell Green (the National Trust-associated heritage green), Bog Oak (deep dark woodgrain), Light Oak, Rosewood, Oxford Blue, Burgundy, Red and Blue. These are the colours conservation officers most often accept on heritage replacements where uPVC or aluminium would be challenged.
Decorative glazed panel options
Traditional Palladio configurations support a wide range of decorative glazing — leaded lights, stained-glass effect panels, etched obscure glass, period-correct geometric obscure patterns. Centre-glazed panels with optional matching decorative sidelights either side are particularly popular on Edwardian and Victorian replacements where the original front door had a similar layout.
Polished brass and antique-effect hardware
Traditional installations are typically specified with polished brass, antique brass or antique iron hardware to match the period — door pulls, lever handles, urn knockers, letter plates and viewers all available in matching architectural finishes. Polished chrome and matte black available where the brief calls for them instead.
Conservation-area approved by many UK planning authorities
Traditional Palladio with the right colour, panel layout and glazing detail is often approved by conservation officers as a like-for-like replacement for original timber where uPVC would not be accepted. The 30+ year lifespan and zero-maintenance finish appeal to homeowners for whom timber's ongoing painting/repair schedule is a non-starter. Listed buildings normally require timber regardless of brand. We handle planning consultation as part of every quote.
Traditional Palladio on Our Range
Both Palladio design tiers (traditional and contemporary) are configured from the single Palladio composite door product page. The configurator handles design choice, glazing spec, colour, hardware and any sidelights/transom configuration.
Palladio Composite Doors (full range)
Full product page — configurations, glazing options, colour palette, FAQ, installation flow.
View product page →Conservation area planning guide
What UK planning authorities accept on conservation-area replacements — context for traditional Palladio specifications.
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Other Palladio Designs
Palladio's contemporary design tier covers modern minimalist installations. Both tiers share the same 65mm GRP fibreglass monocoque construction and 12-year manufacturer warranty.
Palladio Contemporary
Flush slabs, geometric panels, large clear glazing, modern colour palette (Anthracite, Agate Grey, Black) for contemporary new builds and modern refurbishments.
View Contemporary Palladio →← Palladio brand hub
Full overview of the Palladio composite door range, construction detail, warranty, and why we install Palladio exclusively.
Back to hub →Traditional Palladio — Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a Palladio door 'traditional'?
Traditional Palladio designs use raised panels, beaded reveals, decorative glazing apertures and a heritage colour palette (Chartwell Green, Bog Oak, Light Oak, Rosewood, Oxford Blue, Burgundy) — versus the flush slabs, geometric reveals, large clear vision panels and tighter modern colour palette of the contemporary range. Construction (65mm GRP fibreglass monocoque slab) is identical across both — only the visible aesthetic differs.
Are traditional Palladio doors approved for conservation areas?
Often yes — but it depends on the local planning authority and whether your property is listed. Traditional Palladio with the right colour (Chartwell Green, Bog Oak, Light Oak), panel layout and decorative glazing detail is regularly approved as a like-for-like replacement for original timber where uPVC would not be accepted. Listed buildings normally require timber regardless of brand. We handle the planning consultation and supporting paperwork as part of every quote.
Can a traditional Palladio replicate a Victorian or Edwardian original?
Closely, yes. Traditional Palladio supports period-correct panel layouts (4-panel, 6-panel, 5-panel with glazed centre), decorative glazing options (leaded lights, stained-glass effect, period obscure patterns) and the proportions/reveals that read as heritage joinery. Combined with the right colour and antique-brass hardware, the door reads as period-correct from the kerb. Where the planning expectation is timber regardless of detail accuracy (typical of listed buildings and the strictest conservation areas), Palladio won't be accepted — discussed at survey.
What colours work best for a heritage property?
Chartwell Green is the most-specified heritage Palladio colour — it's the National Trust-associated green that suits Arts-and-Crafts, Edwardian and Victorian properties without dominating the elevation. Bog Oak and Light Oak woodgrain finishes work well where the original front door was bare or stained timber. Rosewood, Oxford Blue, Burgundy and Red suit specific period palettes; we discuss the right colour for your property's character at the survey.
Will the panels look as good as timber?
From the kerb, yes — Palladio's GRP fibreglass moulding captures the panel reveal depth, beading detail and overall proportion of timber joinery accurately. Up close on a touched surface, the GRP texture is subtly different from solid wood. The trade-off versus real timber is that Palladio doesn't need painting every 3-5 years, doesn't swell or shrink with seasonal humidity, and carries a 12-year manufacturer warranty on the slab — practical advantages most heritage owners appreciate after one timber-painting cycle.
How does traditional Palladio compare to a real timber door?
Timber wins on absolute heritage authenticity — a hand-built solid timber door has the bevels, joinery marks and material warmth Palladio can only approximate. Palladio wins on long-term maintenance (zero painting required), thermal performance (whole-door U-value 0.85 W/m²K vs ~1.2-1.5 for an uninsulated solid timber door), security (PAS 24 10-point locking vs typical mortice + nightlatch on heritage timber) and lifespan (30+ years zero-maintenance vs timber's painting schedule). For most heritage refurbishments where the planning authority will accept GRP, Palladio is the practical choice.
Are you a Palladio Approved Installer for traditional designs?
Yes — Vitrum Solutions installs Palladio EXCLUSIVELY across our composite door range (we do not install Solidor, Endurance, Dynamic or Rockdoor). The full Palladio range — traditional and contemporary — is supplied and fitted with FENSA registration on every installation, planning consultation where required, and a 10-year CPA insurance-backed guarantee on workmanship on top of Palladio's 12-year manufacturer warranty.
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