Composite Door Design Options
The door to your house is the gateway to your home. Your choice of entrance door and the way it looks influences your home’s architectural expression. Make a grand entrance with a bold front door or bring fluidity to your space with sliding patio doors; a great door will change the way you live. Colour is another important aspect of expression to consider.
Door Opening Types
The drawings shown below are examples of options available. Contact Rationel for information about further options.
![Entrance Doors Entrance Doors](/img/rationel-doors-entrance-doors.jpg)
Entrance Doors
These are available as inward or outward opening. They are hung on grey powder-coated adjustable hinges and fitted with a minimum three-point locking espagnolette bolt.
Available in Rationel AURA/Rationel AURAPLUS/Rationel FORMA/Rationel FORMAPLUS
![Panelled Doors Panelled Doors](/img/rationel-doors-panelled-doors.jpg)
Panelled Doors
These are available as inward or outward opening, hung on grey powder-coated adjustable hinges and fitted with a minimum three-point locking espagnolette bolt.
Available in Rationel AURA/Rationel AURAPLUS/Rationel FORMA/Rationel FORMAPLUS
![Terrace Doors Terrace Doors](/img/rationel-doors-terrace-doors.jpg)
Terrace Doors
Terrace doors are available as either inward or outward opening, and are ideal for access to balconies, gardens and patios.
Doors which open outwards have an inbuilt friction brake, operated by turning the handle down in any given position. They are hung on grey powder coated adjustable hinges and fitted with a minimum three-point locking espagnolette bolt.
Available in Rationel AURA/Rationel AURAPLUS/Rationel FORMA/Rationel FORMAPLUS
![Window Doors Window Doors](/img/rationel-doors-window-doors.jpg)
Window Doors
Window doors are available as outward opening only, and are ideal for access to balconies, gardens and patios.
Window doors come fitted with an inbuilt friction brake, operated by turning the handle down in any given position. They are hung on grey powder coated adjustable hinges and fitted with a minimum three-point locking espagnolette bolt.
Available in Rationel AURA/Rationel AURAPLUS/Rationel FORMA/Rationel FORMAPLUS
![Tilt & Turn Doors Tilt & Turn Doors](/img/rationel-doors-tilt-and-turn-doors.jpg)
Tilt & Turn Doors
Tilt and turn doors are available as inward opening only and function in two ways. They are hinged from the side and open inwards, or for ventilation, the leaf can be tilted in at the top. Tilt and turn doors can be cleaned from the inside.
Available in Rationel AURAPLUS triple glazed only.
![Sliding Patio Doors Sliding Patio Doors](/img/rationel-doors-sliding-patio-doors.jpg)
Sliding Patio Doors
Rationel sliding patio doors are designed to be as beautiful as the views they frame. Sliding Patio Doors, where one half slides and the other is fixed, are ideal when space is at a premium. The sliding part lifts easily and glides in front of the fixed section to create an opening of up to 1.55 metres.
Available in Rationel AURAPLUS triple glazed only.
Flush Entrance Doors
Flush entrance doors can be customised, with several options to mix and match your prefer red door with vision panel style and position.
![Plain Plain](/img/rationel-flush-entrance-doors-plain.jpg)
Plain
![Vertical Vertical](/img/rationel-flush-entrance-doors-vertical.jpg)
Vertical
![Diagonal Diagonal](/img/rationel-flush-entrance-doors-diagonal.jpg)
Diagonal
![Herringbone Herringbone](/img/rationel-flush-entrance-doors-herringbone.jpg)
Herringbone
![Oval Oval](/img/rationel-flush-entrance-doors-oval.jpg)
Plain
![Antique Antique](/img/rationel-flush-entrance-doors-antique.jpg)
Plain
Window Types
![Oval Oval](/img/oval-window.jpg)
Oval
![Farmhouse Farmhouse](/img/farmhouse-window.jpg)
Farmhouse
![Rectangle Rectangle](/img/rectangle-window.jpg)
Rectangle
![Square Square](/img/square-window.jpg)
Square
![Circle Circle](/img/circle-window.jpg)
Circle
![Diamond Diamond](/img/diamond-window.jpg)
Diamond
Glazed Entrance Doors and Patio Doors
Glazed entrance doors can also be customised. We can recommend standard options or work with you to create any variation you require.
![Glazed Door Glazed Door](/img/rationel-glazed-door.jpg)
Glazed Door
![Glazed Door Glazed Door](/img/rationel-glazed-door-with-single-glazing-bar.jpg)
Glazed Door
Single glazing bar
![Glazed Door Glazed Door](/img/rationel-glazed-door-with-double-glazing-bar.jpg)
Glazed Door
Two glazing bars
![Glazed Door Glazed Door](/img/rationel-glazed-door-multi-light.jpg)
Glazed Door
Multi-light
![Glazed Door Glazed Door](/img/rationel-glazed-door-multi-light-2.jpg)
Glazed Door
Multi-light
![Glazed Door Glazed Door](/img/rationel-glazed-door-multi-light-3.jpg)
Glazed Door
Multi-light
Minimum/Maximum Sizes
![Entrance Doors Entrance Doors](/img/rationel-doors-entrance-doors-bw.jpg)
Entrance Doors
Minimum Width
653mm
Minimum Height
1703mm
Maximum Width
1198mm
Maximum Height
2398mm
![Panelled Doors Panelled Doors](/img/rationel-doors-panelled-doors-bw.jpg)
Panelled Doors
Minimum Width
653mm
Minimum Height
1703mm
Maximum Width
1198mm
Maximum Height
2398mm
![Terrace Doors Terrace Doors](/img/rationel-doors-terrace-doors-bw.jpg)
Terrace Doors
Minimum Width
1188mm
Minimum Height
1703mm
Maximum Width
2328mm
Maximum Height
2498mm
![Window Doors Window Doors](/img/rationel-doors-window-doors-bw.jpg)
Window Doors
Minimum Width
938mm
Minimum Height
1703mm
Maximum Width
2328mm
Maximum Height
2398mm
![Tilt & Turn Doors Tilt & Turn Doors](/img/rationel-doors-tilt-and-turn-doors-bw.jpg)
Tilt & Turn Doors
Minimum Width
1003mm
Minimum Height
1803mm
Maximum Width
1998mm
Maximum Height
2198mm
![Sliding Patio Doors Sliding Patio Doors](/img/rationel-doors-sliding-patio-doors-bw.jpg)
Sliding Patio Doors
Minimum Width
1788mm
Minimum Height
1863mm
Maximum Width
3588mm
Maximum Height
2388mm
For Inspiration
A selection of the numerous design options we can offer...
![Entrance door - 6 raised panels Entrance door - 6 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-1.jpg)
Entrance door
6 raised panels
![Entrance door - 5 raised panels Entrance door - 5 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-2.jpg)
Entrance door
5 raised panels
![Entrance door - 2 glass panes, 3 smooth panels Entrance door - 2 glass panes, 3 smooth panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-3.jpg)
Entrance door
2 glass panes, 3 smooth panels
![Entrance door - 4 glass panes, 3 raised panels Entrance door - 4 glass panes, 3 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-4.jpg)
Entrance door
4 glass panes, 3 raised panels
![Entrance door - 6 glass panes, 2 raised panels Entrance door - 6 glass panes, 2 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-5.jpg)
Entrance door
6 glass panes, 2 raised panels
![Entrance door - 6 glass panes, 1 smooth panel Entrance door - 6 glass panes, 1 smooth panel](/img/rationel-entrance-door-6.jpg)
Entrance door
6 glass panes, 1 smooth panel
![Entrance door - 10 smooth panels Entrance door - 10 smooth panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-7.jpg)
Entrance door
10 smooth panels
![Entrance door - 4 glass panes, 3 raised panelsEntrance door - 4 glass panes, 6 raised panels Entrance door - 4 glass panes, 6 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-8.jpg)
Entrance door
4 glass panes, 6 raised panels
![Entrance door - 6 glass panes, 4 raised panels Entrance door - 6 glass panes, 4 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-9.jpg)
Entrance door
6 glass panes, 4 raised panels
![Entrance door - 3 glass panes Entrance door - 3 glass panes](/img/rationel-entrance-door-11.jpg)
Entrance door
3 glass panes
![Entrance door with sidelight - 3 glass panes Entrance door with sidelight - 3 glass panes](/img/rationel-entrance-door-12.jpg)
Entrance door with sidelight
3 glass panes
![Entrance door - 2 glass panes, 2 smooth panels Entrance door - 2 glass panes, 2 smooth panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-13.jpg)
Entrance door
2 glass panes, 2 smooth panels
![Entrance door -1 glass pane Entrance door - 1 glass pane](/img/rationel-entrance-door-14.jpg)
Entrance door
1 glass pane
![Entrance door - 2 glass panes Entrance door - 2 glass panes](/img/rationel-entrance-door-15.jpg)
Entrance door
2 glass panes
![Entrance door with sidelight -2 glass panes, 4 raised panels Entrance door with sidelight - 2 glass panes, 4 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-16.jpg)
Entrance door with sidelight
2 glass panes, 4 raised panels
![Entrance door -6 raised panels Entrance door - 6 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-17.jpg)
Entrance door
6 raised panels
![Entrance door - 4 raised panels Entrance door - 4 raised panels](/img/rationel-entrance-door-18.jpg)
Entrance door
4 raised panels
![Panelled door - vertical pattern, glass pane (small) Panelled door - vertical pattern, glass pane (small)](/img/rationel-panelled-door-19.jpg)
Panelled door
Vertical pattern, glass pane (small)
![Panelled door - smooth, glass pane Panelled door - smooth, glass pane](/img/rationel-panelled-door-20.jpg)
Panelled door
Smooth, glass pane
![Panelled door - smooth, glass pane (large)](/img/rationel-panelled-door-21.jpg)
Panelled door
Smooth, glass pane (large)
![Panelled door - Smooth, 4 glass panes Panelled door - Smooth, 4 glass panes](/img/rationel-panelled-door-22.jpg)
Panelled door
Smooth, 4 glass panes
![Panelled door - Smooth, glass pane Panelled door - Smooth, glass pane](/img/rationel-panelled-door-23.jpg)
Panelled door
Smooth, glass pane
![Panelled door - smooth, glass pane Panelled door - smooth, glass pane](/img/rationel-panelled-door-24.jpg)
Panelled door
Smooth, glass pane
![Panelled door - Herringbone pattern, glass pane (small)](/img/rationel-panelled-door-25.jpg)
Panelled door
Herringbone pattern, glass pane (small)
![Panelled door - Smooth Panelled door - Smooth](/img/rationel-panelled-door-26.jpg)
Panelled door
Smooth
![Panelled door - Round glass pane (large) Panelled door - Round glass pane (large)](/img/rationel-panelled-door-27.jpg)
Panelled door
Round glass pane (large)
![Panelled door - smooth, glass pane (small) Panelled door - smooth, glass pane (small)](/img/rationel-panelled-door-28.jpg)
Panelled door
Smooth, glass pane (small)
![Panelled door with integrated sidelight - Smooth Panelled door with integrated sidelight - Smooth](/img/rationel-panelled-door-29.jpg)
Panelled door with
integrated sidelight - Smooth
![Panelled door with integrated sidelight - Herringbone pattern Panelled door with integrated sidelight - Herringbone pattern](/img/rationel-panelled-door-30.jpg)
Panelled door with integrated
sidelight - Herringbone pattern
![Panelled door with sidelight - Smooth Panelled door with sidelight - Smooth](/img/rationel-panelled-door-31.jpg)
Panelled door
with sidelight - Smooth
![Panelled door with sidelight and toplight - Smooth Panelled door with sidelight and toplight - Smooth](/img/rationel-panelled-door-32.jpg)
Panelled door with sidelight
and toplight - Smooth
![Terrace door - 1 glass pane Terrace door - 1 glass pane](/img/rationel-terrace-door-33.jpg)
Terrace door
1 glass pane
![Double window door - 2 glass panes, single rail Double window door - 2 glass panes, single rail](/img/rationel-double-window-door-34.jpg)
Double window door
2 glass panes, single rail
![Sliding patio door - 2 glass panes Sliding patio door - 2 glass panes](/img/rationel-sliding-patio-door-35.jpg)
Sliding patio door - 2 glass panes
Only available in RATIONEL auraplus