Shelf doors have come to us since the times of castles and knights - behind them there was usually a secret passage through which one could hide unnoticed. In modern interiors, of course, there is no need to solve the problem of conspiracy, but very often there is a need to optimize space. A doorway with shelves for books significantly increases the useful space, which is so lacking in small apartments. And in spacious houses, additional storage space is unlikely to hurt.
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Mirror door
This is another type of secret door that is widely used in modern and classic interiors. They have a number of undeniable advantages over nondescript door frames - mirrors refresh the interior and create the magical illusion of deepening and expanding space in the room. They can even replace decor that is sometimes difficult to find a place in small rooms. Choose mirrored door leaves with a matte finish or complex patterns - they will look impressive in any interior.
By number of door leaves
The choice of their number is directly related to the dimensions of the home. If a single-leaf model is suitable for a small one, then a double-leaf model is suitable for a large one.
When choosing, you should also take into account the features of the finish and its style.
Single leaf
Most often used in small apartments. Can be decorated with glass, panels, etc.
MIXY door collection from the Ferrerolegno factory.
Bivalve
Double doors, consisting of two panels, are suitable for large rooms with rich decoration. With their appearance they emphasize the high status of their owner.
An interesting solution could be original decor (stained glass windows, panels).
Types of two-leaf sliding doors
Sliding models are divided into 2 types: straight designs and radius ones.
Straight designs
The option is suitable for both swing and sliding and other models where the product is equipped with straight door leaves.
Radius models
A rare species. Such design solutions can usually be seen in large rooms with a well-thought-out design project.
These canvases belong to the premium class.
Invisible door
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A camouflaged door is one of the popular design solutions when decorating doorways in small rooms. Moreover, large financial investments are not required to implement this technique. It is enough to cover standard door leaves with the same material as the walls - and they will completely dissolve in the space without cluttering it. If this option interests you, choose frameless models or use a regular swing door, but then do not frame the opening with platbands.
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TOP 5 hot trends in the design of interior doors
Hidden doors
A door that visually merges with a wall, partition or storage system is a favorite solution of many designers. In addition to reducing visual noise, this solution makes the interior more uniform and optically disperses the door leaf in space.
Vintage
The fashion for soulful and warm vintage furniture has not bypassed interior doors. By the way, you can age an existing door yourself.
High doors
Tall doors and doorways are another proven design trick. It gives the interior a sense of status, visually raises the ceilings and adds elegance to the atmosphere. You can order doors with a height of 220, 230 or 240 cm instead of the usual 200 or 210 cm.
By the way, to increase the opening it is not necessary to rebuild the walls: you can even choose barn doors that are higher than the opening. Or “increase” the height with decorative elements above it.
Barn doors
Barn doors owe their new popularity to the real boom in the loft style that we have seen in the last few years. Although the fashion for a purely industrial style subsided somewhat, many of its elements found a place in other style solutions and remained at the forefront of trends for a long time.
Block dyeing
Painting a door the color of a block is an effective design move that can be used for a variety of purposes. You can also add a little more flair to your interior doors and make them a piece of art. You can also visually fit the door leaf into the space by painting the entire wall in a similar color.
Pivot doors
Does your hallway have several doors from the living room, bathroom and kitchen at once, which turn it into a passage space, and not into a respectable place for meeting guests? Install pivot doors. This is a new modern design option for doorways, which is rarely seen in Russian apartment design projects. However, this is not the only originality of swing doors - due to the unusual method of opening, they save valuable space in small rooms and fit well into both modern and classic interior styles.
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Painting
The easiest way to refresh a door with minimal changes to the design of your apartment is to repaint it a new color. Choose a solid color fill if you prefer minimalism, or highlight individual parts if you like more complex artistic solutions.
In small classic rooms, light doors look good, but in laconic monochrome minimalism it can be turned into an independent accent. To do this, choose rich red, yellow, green and blue shades.
Acrylic paint is best: it is easy to work with, it is environmentally friendly, odorless, suitable for indoors and harmless to health. This is especially important when it comes to doors to a bedroom or children's room.
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Before painting, prepare the base, because the paint applies in a thin layer and does not hide defects. Sand and prime the surface, seal strong chips and cracks with special sealants. It is recommended to apply the paint in even stripes from top to bottom or from left to right.
If the door is textured, first paint the inserts, then the central strips, and only then the sides. And to keep the coating fresh for a long time, cover the paint with a layer of glossy or matte varnish.
Another simple painting technique is to splash paint over the surface in random spots. This decoration immediately creates a creative atmosphere in the room of an art workshop. Hard brushes, toothbrushes and even toothpicks are suitable for spraying.
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Refrigerator door
Would you like to create an environment reminiscent of London lofts in your kitchen? We offer a completely unexpected idea: imitate a refrigerator in the doorway.
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As long as the door is closed, no one will even guess what is hidden behind it, and your interior will definitely not be boring!
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Decorating doors using liquid wallpaper
Liquid wallpaper is similar to decorative plaster. They include paper, sometimes glitter, adhesive and cellulose. You can obtain a mixture for application by adding water. To decorate one door, half a pack of liquid wallpaper is enough.
The composition must be prepared before use. Pour it out of the bag into a plastic bowl, add water and leave for a day so that the wallpaper swells and the adhesive is activated. Then, using a gentle spatula, apply the mixture to the grease-free door leaf. It is better to first remove the door from its hinges and dry the finished product outside.
Ping pong door
Could you imagine an interior door with a built-in tennis table? It turns out that this option is also possible. The concept of such a functional door was proposed by German designer Tobias Frenzel. Of course, such a door will not be suitable for professional sports training, but for a fifteen-minute warm-up in conditions of limited space, it will be indispensable. Imagine how happy your children will be when they have the opportunity to play ping pong without leaving home.
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Materials
When choosing the materials from which a wooden entrance door should be made, the decisive factor for most buyers is the price-quality ratio. Manufacturers offer a wide selection of raw materials that can be processed by studying the properties and characteristics of wood in different price categories.
Array
The most preferred option for making entrance doors is a matrix, that is, a board or wood made of natural wood. Divide the array into coniferous and deciduous trees. Each of these categories has its own varieties of leaders and outsiders; some types of wood are more preferable for making entrance doors, and some are not worth choosing for this.
If we consider the varieties growing in Russia, then among deciduous trees the main positions are occupied by oak, ash and white acacia, and for use as an entrance door, ash is even preferable to oak in some respects.
“In the center” in this list we can name maple, linden, walnut, alder. The use of beech for entrance doors is highly undesirable, as it is one of the most moisture-resistant types of wood. Cherry is also undesirable for exterior doors because it has low resistance to climate change.
Among coniferous species, the first place is shared by larch and cedar, and if we talk about larch, then a prerequisite for the high strength of its wood is its growth in the harsh Siberian climate. Larch cutting in central Russia is much less valuable.
Pine, a medium-soft wood, is also used for entry doors, but with some reservations regarding operating conditions. Road doors made of solid spruce are not used.
Full size door
This playful and spontaneous option will be appreciated by families with small children. In a “height” door, the leaf is divided into several parts, through each of which you can enter the room. The thoughtful design allows kids to independently enter the room without trying to reach the main door handle, and gives parents the opportunity to watch their children through the open top of the door leaf when they are playing in another room.
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How to choose the color of an interior door
The overall appearance of the room depends on how the shade of the sheet harmonizes with the rest of the decoration.
A bad choice can ruin a carefully thought-out design, but a good combination can improve it.
Dark
Dark fabrics will fit almost anywhere. They can be either an independent accent or in combination with furniture or flooring.
In any case, they will emphasize the beauty of the interior. If the room is decorated in dark colors, the ceilings will visually appear higher.
Bright
Fans of unusual solutions may like bright and catchy colors. If you choose them correctly, they will be a wonderful addition to your apartment.
They can create contrast or complement the brightness of the scheme.
White
For rooms decorated in lighter colors, white bedding is perfect.
They can also become a contrasting element if the room is decorated in dark colors. White surfaces heat up less in extreme heat.
Same doors for all rooms
This solution is often used when they all go out, for example, into a common corridor or hallway. It is important to respect the style of this room so as not to distract from the perception of space and its unity.
Neutral
Neutral canvases are canvases made in natural wood tones.
Shades and textures may vary, the only condition is to maintain naturalness. This option is suitable for bright rooms with white or similar-colored wallpaper.
Match the color of the floor
Popular solution, timeless classic. This combination will look best when using parquet or laminate.
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Silver and glass
Ideal if the atmosphere in the room matches the high-tech style.
The overall concept of the door will also be combined with minimalist design elements.
Corner doors
If you need to zone a space or expand a narrow doorway, pay attention to corner doors. These can be sliding structures or monolithic models, which in appearance have nothing in common with ordinary doors. The undeniable advantage of corner models is that even when open, they do not occupy a single centimeter of valuable space. And even when closed, such a door does not look like an inconspicuous box.
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Exterior finishing
Often a wooden door is covered with dermantine. On the inside you can use MDF or plastic. Also, the last option is preferably the color of the wood. Beyond the upholstery, you need to consider the best locking mechanism and accessories to buy for your home. Small details will help complete the interior.
Accessories
If you plan to install doors made of solid wood, you need to choose hinges, latches, handles, and a escutcheon for the built-in lock, taking into account the design style and type of material. The color of gold can ruin the appearance of a wooden door made of medium and low price category material. As a result, the design will look less impressive. Metal fittings are a universal solution for all types of wooden doors.
We pay special attention to the loops. They must be suitable for the weight of the structure. Weak hinges may not be able to withstand the load placed on them. The weight of wooden doors is from 70 to 220 kg. Loops can be external or hidden. The second option is more secure, since it is difficult for attackers to reach it. However, with such hinges the sash can only be opened 90°.
Locks
If a lock is selected for a wooden door, it should be taken into account that any type of locking mechanism can be installed in such structures. However, the most preferable is the combined option, when the cylinder and lever lock are mounted simultaneously. In most cases, locking mechanisms are built into the thickness of a row of wooden doors as inserts, but you can consider options in the form of suspended structures. The main part of them is mounted inside on the door. When purchasing a lock, you should consider the direction in which the door opens.
Glass door
Do you want to change the atmosphere of the room, add lively colors and accents to it, but are not ready to radically change the interior? Transform your doorway by replacing the regular door leaf with colored glass. Pay attention to the glass door models, decorated using the fusing technique - against the backdrop of a restrained interior, they look like a real art object.
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Kinds
Wooden doors can be of various shapes and designs, which largely determines their price. A big plus is also that among the large assortment you can find not only classic and standard doors, but also many options of unusual shapes:
- Wide range of solid wood doors. Some models of this type are made from tree trunks and are quite expensive. But glued options are more in demand, as they have a simplified production process and are much cheaper.
- On the building materials market, the most popular models are doors made of chipboard and MDF. Products made from MDF are the most popular, as they are considered wear-resistant, and also have fairly high quality characteristics at an affordable price. Inside such door structures there are often sheets of paper, and sometimes plywood. The outside of such products is usually covered with veneer.
- Products made from wood panels are often filled inside with some kind of hard material. Such products are considered very durable. Manufacturers produce them in a wide range of colors.
- There is also a type of wooden doors called panel doors. Special sheets are often installed inside such a structure, guaranteeing even greater stability, wear resistance, reliability and significantly improving the basic characteristics, as well as preventing deformation of the sash during long-term use.
Picture door
Another option to transform an ordinary door into a piece of art is to depict a picture on the door leaf. These could be beautiful landscapes or places on the globe where you would like to visit. Just imagine a corridor with several doors, each of which looks like a window into the world of distant countries. For travel lovers, we think this is an indispensable option. At the same time, you don’t have to spend a lot on such door decoration - you can draw a picture yourself, and if you don’t have artistic talent, use photo wallpaper or vinyl film.
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DIY old door decor - photo
This is not a complete list of options that you can implement yourself. Don’t be afraid of experiments and imagination, because the old door has nothing to lose in any case. And we offer you even more photo ideas for inspiration!
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Broken door
In high-tech or loft interiors, shattered doors designed by Argentine designer Leonardo Ehrlich look impressive. Looking at such a door, you will think that the stained glass has broken, but this is just an illusion. If you are not afraid of bold experiments, take note of this design idea. Moreover, it is not at all difficult to implement - the fragments for the door leaf can be made from plywood and covered with a glossy film, or you can use a ready-made sticker with an impressive design.
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Briefly about the main thing
Having learned about the design possibilities of interior doors, you can easily select a door that meets your needs and matches the chosen style of home decoration.
These can be either sliding or swing structures made of one or two panels. Door materials: wood, metal, glass. Door leaves can be decorated with a matte or glossy pattern or ornament. The choice of design depends on the style and taste of the owners of the room, on the purpose of the door: interior or entrance leading to the terrace, all this determines the overall impression of the interior.
Door reminder
Another interesting design find is the reminder door. You can take notes on it, leave a shopping list for dinner, or a note for a loved one. Designing such a door yourself will not be difficult - you can hang a chalk board on the door leaf or cover it with water-soluble latex-based paint, on which you can write with chalk.
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Aging
This is not a mistake: to breathe new life into old doors, age them even more. There are many techniques for this: from mechanical processing to special paints and coatings.
The roughest and most striking aging for loft or country is brushing doors made of oak, ash or coniferous trees. The surface is treated with a hard metal brush, which destroys all soft fibers. The relief of the tree appears even more clearly and expressively, but this is not suitable for all varieties.
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Elegant abrasions for Provence or shabby chic are created using a paraffin layer. First, the canvas is painted with bright colored paint, after which it is thickly rubbed with wax or paraffin. A contrasting light or pastel coating is applied on top, which is then sanded with sandpaper. The paraffin is removed in some places and reveals the bottom layer of paint.
The second method of elegant aging is the dry brush technique, which designers borrowed from artists. It is extremely simple: take a little paint onto a thick, flat, dry synthetic brush and brush it over the base. The hairs will not leave continuous strokes and lines, forming an intermittent scratched layer.
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Door hanger
At first glance, there is nothing unusual about this door - a simple partition that opens like an accordion. However, it can play the functional role of a closet, since there are hooks on the back of the door on which you can hang things. Such a door would be an excellent option for small hallways that do not have space for a hanger. If you place it, for example, in the bedroom, the problem of storing home clothes will be instantly solved.
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Types of doors by combination of materials
A solid door made of glass or wood is beautiful, but more often sheets of chipboard, MDF and other materials are used, fixed to the frame in different ways. The name of a particular group depends on how this is done.
Sliding, bright model
Panel
From the outside, panel panels look similar to solid wood, but are somewhat more complicated. Their design includes:
- the frame is usually made of light and cheap pine;
- insulating material poured into the voids of the frame - it can be anything, from banal polyurethane foam to expensive insulation;
- sheets of covering that make the door look solid.
Unusual, translucent model
All characteristics of a panel door depend on what materials were used in manufacturing.
But usually the following remain unchanged:
- lightness, which allows you to bring the door even to the ninth floor and put it on simple hinges without additional effort;
- simplicity of appearance, which can be varied with accessories, patterns or intricate stained glass inserts;
- a price that allows you to install panel doors throughout the apartment without special costs.
Universal version
If you purchase good insulation, the door will retain heat perfectly and will not let in unnecessary sounds. If you cover it with plastic, it will be insensitive to moisture.
This is the most versatile design option, which opens up possibilities for a variety of finishes. From the banal “glue a piece of photo wallpaper on the door” to more interesting hand painting, wood carving or stained glass inserts.
Paneled
Panel doors are also made on a frame, but they look much more interesting than panel doors due to the design features, which include:
- the frame itself, which is made of softwood and consists of horizontal and vertical beams;
- panels, that is, thin planks or sheets of artificial materials that are made so as to skillfully fill the voids in the frame.
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The result is a door that has a certain shape, which the panel door, with its smooth surface, lacks in principle. The pattern formed by the panels makes it much more interesting and aesthetically pleasing.
It has several main properties:
- reliability - the design of the panels is such that they are more resistant to deformation than a frame covered on top with simple sheets of coating;
- versatility of design - panels can be made from all types of coatings, as well as from glass, which allows you to make a specific door for a specific home different from all others, you can even make it to order.
However, a panel door has a drawback - it dampens the sound worse than a panel door, since the junction of the panel with the frame remains relatively thin.
Country style
Tsargovye
The design of side doors includes:
- frame, which is simply a wooden rectangular frame;
- horizontal slats made of coating or glass, laid in a frame.
The design of such a door looks minimalistic and this has its own chic. The properties of a side door are as follows:
- reliability - it is very resistant to deformation, like most structures made from a large number of elements;
- variety of design - no one will stop you from making horizontal slats from any material and painting them in any colors (bright ones are suitable for a child’s room).
The design of this door looks minimalistic
There is also a minus - heaviness . As a rule, frame elements are heavier than panel elements with paneling, especially if the structure contains solid wood or glass. This complicates installation and may require additional hinges, but does not affect the operation itself.
Moldings
Molded doors differ from others by the mandatory presence of glass in the design. If you can add glass to paneled and drawer panels at your request, then for molded ones it is implied by default. The design includes:
- frame, in which two vertical wooden blocks stand out;
- glass insert, which is located between the blocks.
Molded doors
Molded doors are heavy, but durable and beautiful. Their design is considered the most original of those existing, especially since glass can be given a wide variety of appearances.
It could be:
- mirror, then everyone passing by will be reflected in it;
- transparent, then you can look into the room through it;
- matte, then everything on the other side will seem immersed in a haze;
- in color, then everything will seem bright and festive, especially if you choose a warm, optimistic shade;
- stained glass, then it will be possible to make the insert patterned.
Heavy, but durable and beautiful
Raising the molded structure and installing it requires a lot of effort. But the result is worth it if it fits into the rest of the interior.
Solid array
The most expensive, most luxurious variety, which is not suitable for every home.
- Solid wood requires processing. It must be carefully varnished, this will protect it from rot, from drying out and from parasites. You need to take care of him carefully, he is afraid of aggressive chemicals.
- Solid glass does not require processing, but is very heavy. It does not need to be painted or varnished, it can have intricate patterns or stained glass inserts, and it does not suffer from rot or parasites. It is easy to care for, but it can break if hit.
The most expensive, most luxurious variety
A solid array looks the most noble, but is expensive. It often makes sense to buy a simpler door, perhaps covered with veneer. It will look like a tree, but there will be much less difficulty with it.
Colored door
If you need to quickly add an accent to the interior, paint the interior door in a bright color - and an unusual decoration for the room is ready. Use one tone or make the door multi-colored - it’s up to you to decide. To avoid overloading the interior with color, duplicate it pointwise in decor and accessories. Then the colored door will definitely not look like a tacky spot at the entrance to the room.
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The most beautiful doors from around the world
Burano, Italy
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Jaipur, India
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Rabat, Morocco
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Copenhagen, Denmark
A door decorated with many brightly colored birdhouses. ××
Valloria, Italy
Massive wooden door decorated with forged elements.
Door to the garden, Japan
Garden door overgrown with green moss.
Paris, France
Magnificent door in Art Nouveau style.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Fantastic door in a classic style, decorated with a profiled arch.
secret garden
A massive metal door reminiscent of the entrance to a witch's hut.
Miami, Florida, USA
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Montmartre, Paris, France
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Bali, Indonesia
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Germanno, Piedmont, Italy
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Porte, Italy
The front door is in the shape of a piano keyboard.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
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Decorating the door with wreaths, bouquets and other details
Decorate the front door with bouquets or wreaths with your own hands for the holiday. This decoration will also help hide some errors. Various ideas can help you freshen up your home.
Wreath making is usually done before holidays: Christmas, New Year, Easter, summer events. Each of the decors has its own characteristics.
Easter small wreath made of straw, herbarium and flower Source womlifeclub.ru
Spring door decor Source yandex.ru
Using wheels and other improvised means for door decoration Source graddoor.by
To make the wreath look natural, the following materials are used for its production:
- sackcloth;
- needles;
- herbarium;
- dried leaves and flowers;
- berries;
- figurines and animals made of felted wool;
- clay light parts.
For such wreaths, a cardboard or wooden base is required. She will hold all the details. A large magnet is glued to the back or a special cord is made that will be attached to the door.
Door decor for the New Year holidays Source yandex.kz Decorative wreath for the front door Source vsesvoimirykami.ru
DIY wreath for summer door decor Source pinterest.ru Decorating a door with a wreath as an amulet in the house Source madeheart.com
