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- Determined with the material
- Fiberboard
- MDF
- Solid wood
- Glass
Interior doors, of course, are an extremely important design element of any room and apartment as a whole. After all, it is the doors that connect the two spaces that must be in harmony with both rooms, regardless of whether they are made in the same general style or inspired by completely different ideas.
So, when in the repair process you are faced with the issue of choosing interior doors, it is worth paying attention to several basic rules.
- Naturally, doors made of natural materials will be an ideal option. We will not tire of repeating that good stuff – this is not only an aesthetic choice, but also the basis for the longevity of a particular design element, and this indicator can more than recoup costs. In the matter of choosing interior doors, the best choice – solid wood or natural veneer doors.
- Quality coating – Another point worth paying close attention to. It is a high-quality coating that will help extend the life of the door without losing their attractive appearance. In addition, quality varnish or laminate – it is also a health issue!
- Pay attention to the fitting of all door elements: there should not be any extra gaps in the joints of individual parts, such as grilles, frames, glass inserts or other materials.
- Correct geometry – that’s what matters! Only slight differences of a few millimeters are permissible, otherwise you run the risk of further getting certain problems with installation and operation.
- Remember that the door frame must be with a seal, and if glass is used in the decoration – then it must be high enough to adequately endure all operational moments!
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Determined with the material
Fiberboard
Doors made of fiberboard, or in other words fiberboard, – relatively cheap option. In contrast to particleboards, which include formaldehyde resins that release toxic fumes over time, fiberboard – more eco-friendly material. It is a plate made of pressed wood dust, particles of wood in which during the manufacture of the plate are steamed, and therefore they talk about production by wet pressing.
Do not think that the doors made of fiberboard look like the back walls of Soviet wardrobes. In the manufacture of doors, fiberboard is ennobled by pressing with special dyes. In addition, the material undergoes the so-called amplification process, which also has a positive effect on its external and functional qualities..
In general, MDF doors – a good economical choice with a number of other advantages: MDF doors are moisture resistant and strong enough to last you a long time.
MDF
MDF is a great compromise between the price of a product and its quality. Not only is MDF an environmentally friendly material, but also it has an excellent texture, which makes it possible to make any carved elements out of it. Therefore, if you want a door with an interesting decor, MDF will perfectly cope with such a task..
MDF can be great «stuffing» for the interior door. Exterior finish in this case can be performed, for example, from natural veneer. If you are considering more budget options, then you can opt for artificial veneer finish or lamination..
In addition to the advantages associated with possible design refinements in the execution of the door leaf, MDF has other advantages, including:
- moisture resistance;
- durability;
- practicality;
- deformation resistance.
Solid wood
If you want the doors in your apartment to look expensive and noble, serve you for a long time, and at the same time you are ready to pay the corresponding price for this, your choice – solid wood interior doors.
Fine natural material, wood, has several advantages:
- strength of the door structure;
- excellent grip with finishing materials;
- reliability of fastenings;
- environmental friendliness;
- high quality;
- wealth of design options.
But this material, unfortunately, is not without drawbacks:
- each door made of solid wood is, in a sense, universal, since the wood pattern is unique;
- low resistance to temperature extremes and moisture (high-quality coating and proper care are necessary);
- heavy construction, involving the use of extremely reliable and robust fittings.
Most often, in mass production, the surface of wood doors is covered with thin sheets of natural veneer – to improve moisture and heat resistance and increase the service life. Veneered wooden doors do this very well.!
Glass
Many modern styles, such as hi-tech or minimalism, do not like natural materials such as wood or artificial imitation of wood canvases. Futurism of similar styles dictates the choice of completely different materials. – metal, plastic, glass.
And if metal doors – not the best choice for dividing rooms, glass ones, on the contrary, do not look elaborate and somewhat simplify and lighten the interior of the room. The matted surface makes it easy to fit them into any room and use, among other things, as a door for the bathroom and toilet.
In addition, the decor of glass paintings – multifaceted! The combination of frosted glass with ordinary, stained-glass windows, sandblasted drawings – all this will help you choose a truly unique door for a unique interior!
We choose the design of the interior door
There are a large number of options for interior doors, among which are classic swing, and more interesting designs – sliding or folding. More details – below.
Swing doors
Swing doors – the simplest and most familiar type of door. The design of such a door consists of a door leaf and a duct. But even these very simple doors now boast some variety of options..
Type of door Description
| Classic | There are single and double-winged. Open one way. |
| Overturning | They are able to open not only in the usual way, but also in a vertical plane. This design requires a slightly different type of door frame and special hinges. An example of this design is the classic plastic balcony door. |
| Saloon | Their difference in the absence of a narthex, as well as in the fact that they do not have a fixed position, due to which they are able to open in both directions. |
A similar design and type of opening is now widely used: how as interior doors as well as entrance doors.
Sliding doors
Such a popular type of door structures as sliding doors came to us from Asia, where they have been used since ancient times. Their main advantage – ergonomics.
The design is a door leaf, which is attached to the guide with rollers installed inside the beam attached to the wall. The rollers are attached to the top of the door with a special bracket.
Sliding doors are able to fit into the smallest room, allowing you not to save precious meters.
We highlight the main advantages of the sliding type of opening:
- space saving, which allows not to waste space in an irrational way;
- construction safety;
- stylish and fashionable design.
The main disadvantages include low sound and heat insulation, as well as a higher cost in comparison with classic sliding doors.
Anyway, sliding doors – Stylish and modern version of the interior doors. We suggest you familiarize yourself with interesting examples in our photo gallery:
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Sliding doors
Sliding doors belong to the subgroup of sliding doors, but they are somewhat different in design from the classical type, and therefore we have identified as an independent group.
The design of such doors is akin to the doors of classic wardrobes. But, of course, interior sliding doors differ from cabinet doors in weight and strength. In addition, do not forget about the presence of a handle and a lock.
Sliding doors are more ergonomic than classic sliding doors due to the fact that the sliding canvases, when opened, not only move to the side, but also overlap each other.
Sliding doors
Another interesting type of sliding door are doors with a sliding mechanism. Such designs are perhaps the most ergonomic option possible, because the sliding door does not slide along the wall, but inside it!
The wall in this case is made of drywall, and requires partial redevelopment for mounting a U-shaped groove in the wall. The groove is best made of metal.
When installing a sliding door, do not forget about the correct location of the handle!
Such a door looks very interesting in the interior of any room and has a useful sealing property in comparison with a conventional sliding door.
Roto doors
Roto doors – a kind of compromise between a swing and a sliding door. A feature of the roto-door is that during the opening process, the door leaf unfolds a little and in the open position it becomes perpendicular to the doorway.
This type of opening allows the open door to take up less space and, like the design of the sliding door, saves space in a small room or small corridor.
Roto-doors have such advantages as sound insulation and tightness, and are an excellent solution for the bedroom!
Folding doors (accordion doors)
An interesting design decision seems to us the design of folding doors.
The accordion door can perfectly fit into the interior of the living room or bedroom, as well as become an excellent option in the issue of zoning space (for example, separating the bedroom from the dressing room).
Wood or plastic are often used as material in the manufacture of accordion doors, but other options are possible..
The design of the folding door is a combination of several elements using movable hinges, and one of the ends of such a door is equipped with rollers moving along the guide, as in the case of the classic sliding door.
Nuances of choice and design tricks
One style or riot of diversity?
When choosing interior doors to an apartment, we are faced not only with the choice of material and type of opening, but also with the choice of style, which, as often happens, should «combine incongruous». What are you talking about? Tell us more.
If you are doing repairs in a separate room and want to change the door along with the interior design, you have the task: how to choose a door that would simultaneously fit into the new bedroom or living room interior and fit into the corridor? However, such a question also haunts those who create the design project of the future apartment.
After all, it often happens that on the same living space in different rooms completely different styles coexist! A bedroom in the style of gentle provence, a living room in the Art Nouveau style with its natural motifs, a laconic kitchen in the style of minimalism and a retro entrance hall – and each room makes its demands not only on furniture and interior design, but also on the door!
Of course, if you plan to choose a certain unified style for decorating the apartment, then you won’t have to puzzle over how to enter the door simultaneously in two interiors. If you decide not to go the easy way, we can advise you to custom-made interior doors – so you can arrange them on the one hand to match the design of the hallway, but on the inside – choose a decoration option that is more suitable for the chosen style of room.
You can also choose the doors of neutral colors and neutral design, which will allow you to enter them into any interior you choose without any questions!
High interior doors
We are used to standard doorways, on average not reaching the ceiling of 30-50 cm (depending on the height of your ceilings). However, designers are increasingly offering us interesting concepts with the use of high doors in the interior – literally from the floor to the ceiling! What are the advantages of such designs, in addition to an unusual design solution?
- High doors can visually increase the space of a small room and «raise» the ceilings.
- The richness of choice of style decisions and shades can easily emphasize the individuality of your design.
- The originality of the appearance does not even need comments. Such doors are unusual and point.
Self-installation of interior doors
Do-it-yourself installation of interior doors – not the easiest process, which allows, however, pretty much save in the repair process.
Of course, the nuances of assembly and installation directly depend on the type of design you choose and a universal algorithm suitable for any case, it is impossible to identify.
