Vibrant Doors Shines on Hit Design Show “Worst House On The Street” for Channel 4

When Shurel Mercer and her family were selected to appear on the new series of “Worst House on the Street,” a British home renovation show, they knew they needed expert help to transform their rundown property into a dream home. Ms. Mercer, along with her partner, Luke, turned to Vibrant Doors, a company based in the nearby city of Derby, to provide the perfect interior doors for their open-concept living space.

The challenge was daunting: The couple had purchased a dilapidated house in Nottingham that required a complete overhaul, from replacing the single-glazed windows and crumbling walls to stripping away layers of ancient carpet and clashing decor. With a strict budget and a tight deadline looming for the episode’s air date, the project was not for the faint of heart.

“Me, my partner Luke and our newborn baby bought a property in Nottingham which needed a full renovation,” Ms. Mercer explained. “We planned to strip everything back and replace it, then showcase some amazing design ideas within the episode. One of our ideas was to open a wall and install glass doors. We loved the idea of black internal French doors.”

After discovering Vibrant Doors on Instagram, Ms. Mercer reached out to the company to see how they could help bring her vision to life. “With the help of Vibrant Doors, we found exactly what we wanted and made the opening to suit the doors before we even ordered!” she said.

Opting for Climadoor-branded black Crittall-style doors, Ms. Mercer worked closely with Matt Shaw, Vibrant Doors’ senior technical director, who oversaw the entire process from order to delivery. Meanwhile, the couple documented their progress, determined to complete the renovation in time for the episode’s air date.

The narrative of the episode revolved around Nottingham’s reputation as a thriving historical city with a buzzing, modern atmosphere, making it an ideal location for young families and first-time buyers seeking good value properties with prices well below the national average. Luke’s dream was to renovate their home into a “high-quality, modern” space, while Ms Mercer favoured a neutral interior design aesthetic with pops of black.

When the big reveal finally came, the presenters – property experts Scarlette and Stuart Douglas – were particularly enamoured with how the black French doors enhanced the open-plan space and complemented the white walls. “It was inspiring to watch Shurel and Luke’s journey on the show,” said Mr. Shaw. “They really demonstrated an admirable work ethic and huge amount of dedication to completing their family home renovation.”

Without giving away too many spoilers, Ms. Mercer’s dream was brought to life with a light and airy neutral palette combined with black accents for a dramatic edge, including the striking black French doors. “We always get compliments on our doors, and we absolutely love them,” she said. “It was really important to us to try and achieve the perfect balance between modern and traditional, these doors are just exactly that. I was mind-blown when I saw them up!”

The full case study can be found on the Vibrant Doors website, and viewers can watch series 2, episode 4 of “Worst House on the Street” on the streaming platform All4.