Georgian front doors are simple and classical in style and often feature six fielded panels. Originally they were painted in dark colours. Fanlights are a distinctive feature of the period, used to let in light; initially they were wooden and rectangular, later semicircular and featuring ornate metal or leadwork. The Gibbsian door surround was still popular in the earlier part of the period, with pedimented styles and columns in later years. Opt for elegant brass ironmongery.