What to consider when choosing interior doors

When decorating an apartment or a house, every person strives to make it as beautiful and cozy as possible. An important role in creating the individual style of any room is played by the correct choice of interior doors. These designs are designed to perform a lot of functions, at the same time acting as a space divider, noise insulator, protection and decoration. To interior doors put forward a number of requirementsAmong which are environmental friendliness, safety, reliability, durability, durability, usability and high aesthetic properties. The modern choice of doors can shock an unprepared person, therefore, before going to the store it is better to familiarize yourself with the key features and differences in order to understand which design is most suitable in a particular case.

Interior doors by opening method

The first thing to start with choosing a door is to make a clear decision about which door structure is needed. So, today most often there are the following options:

• swing doors - The most popular type that can open in one direction. They are single-leaf and bivalve, left or right. If when you open the door to yourself, it opens to the right, then it is right. This parameter is important to consider when selecting a door leaf to your apartment. It is worth remembering that opening such a door requires a place, so it is not always appropriate in a small apartment;
• swinging doors give out their design by the very name: they can open in both directions. This type is common in public organizations and supermarkets, but for apartments it is not very suitable due to poor sealing;
• sliding doors - A stylish interesting option that becomes indispensable for small apartments. Here, the door leaf itself is shifted into the wall or along it along the guides, and the presence of only the upper guide adds aesthetics design, but the presence of both guides more reliably protects the door from accidental opening due to drafts;
• folding doors - Another great option that will help save space in small apartments. The canvas consists of several lamellas, interconnected by rollers, it is attached to one or two guides. In the closed position, this door is a flat cloth, and when closed, the lamellae compactly fold without cluttering the free space. With their miniature and low cost, such doors sometimes make noise when opening and closing, cannot provide reliable protection against smells, noise, thermal protection, and they are also relatively short-lived;
• stable doors - A modification of conventional swing, but they consist of two parts. So, you can leave the lower part closed to restrict the movement of children or pets, and open the upper sash for ventilation. It turns out a kind of mix of doors and windows.

Interior door material

The second thing you need to pay attention to when choosing interior doors, is the material from which they are made, or a combination of these materials. It is important that the doors are safe, pleasant in appearance and corresponded to the interior of the room. In stores you can find completely different options that are suitable for the buyer with any budget. The most popular at the moment are the following doors:

• wooden - The classic version, which brings comfort to the room, boasts durability, reliability and maximum naturalness. Such products are produced both from expensive varieties of wood, and from conifers. The latter are much cheaper and affordable to almost everyone. Doors can be varnished, antiseptic, stain. In addition to a solid array, glued can be used when the fabric is glued from different bars, and their fibers are necessarily located in a different direction, providing maximum strength to the product. With all the advantages of wooden doors, their only drawback is the fear of humidity. That is why it is better to purchase well-dried products and preferably from reliable manufacturers;
• MDF and chipboard doors, coating with plastic or laminated panels is a more common option, as it has an affordable price and good operating parameters. Qualitatively made such doors can last a long time;
• Pvc doors - These are mainly sliding and folding doors. They are complemented by a top decorative layer, which makes them attractive in appearance, and at the same time they are easy to care for, not afraid of moisture, can become reliable noise and heat insulation;
• masonite doors - models that attract more and more attention. Their frame is made of fiberboard slabs with some kind of decorative coating, and to fill the internal space they use a cellular fiberboard, squared coniferous material or paper accordion. Such doors have an attractive appearance, they are environmentally friendly, inexpensive, but paper-filled products are not the most durable;
• glass doors - A sample of beauty and strength. For the production of such doors use tempered glass, triplex or matolux, which have great hardness, and it is almost impossible to break. Glass can be opaque or transparent, have some kind of pattern. Such doors transmit light, making the room visually a little wider, which is beneficial for owners of small apartments. Such doors are not afraid of moisture, temperature changes, they are the most hygienic and durable;
• aluminum doors - modern designs made of anodized aluminum. They can be solid or with glass inserts. Such doors can be painted in the required color. They become indispensable when creating an interior in high-tech style;
• combined doors - those that combine two or more materials. As a rule, wood, MDF, fiberboard and other materials are combined with glass. These are excellent options that allow you to isolate the room, but at the same time, leave it an integral part of the entire space of the apartment.

Decorative finish

Since often the main material of the door is hidden under a decorative layer, it is important to pay attention to it. Often used for this purpose. veneer - one of the best finishes. Veneered coating is obtained by hot pressing and gluing thin sections of wood to the door leaf. Then the coating can be varnished, getting a beautiful and durable door.

The second common option is laminationand the coating layer may be based on paper or fiberglass. The first option is cheaper, it looks good, but it is quickly worn out, losing all its aesthetic qualities. The second is more expensive, perfectly imitates the texture of wood, is not afraid of moisture, ultraviolet rays and the influence of abrasive particles.

Door leafs often stain to give them beneficial aesthetic properties and to increase strength. To do this, use tinted antiseptics, stain, oil and alkyd paints.

Interior doors for different types of premises

Depending on the characteristics of each particular room, the requirements for door leaves are completely different.

Children's room

The nursery is significantly different from the rest of the rooms of the house. For her, parents always try to choose the best and most environmentally friendly, namely that which will withstand any children's pranks and will be absolutely safe for a growing organism. This room needs a special floor, comfortable upholstered furniture. Also here need secure doorsthat a child of any age will be able to open and close on their own.

The procedure for replacing interior doors in a children's room should be approached especially seriously, since several conditions must be met, the main of which, of course, is safety. You should not choose fragile and unreliable door structures for a children's room. It is better to buy the most high-quality and durable products. The safest in terms of material are, of course, interior doors made of wood. It does not have to be the most expensive materials, it is quite possible to choose more affordable ones. Also a good option would be veneered door. The range of such interior doors is now very wide, which will allow you to choose a model suitable for any interior.

If you choose more economical door options for the nursery, then a laminated product is suitable. You just need to choose high-quality models. Laminated doors are incredibly easy to clean, they can easily wash away dust, dirt or children's drawings with conventional detergents.

If we talk about the design, then the best option for a children's room is a classic swing model. Other options have their own characteristics, which make them not quite suitable for a child’s room. It is also undesirable to have a model with glass elements in the children's room. During the game, the child may accidentally break them. If the glass insert is still needed, it is better if it is made of tempered glass at the top of the door.

Today, the range of interior doors is incredibly wide. In specialized stores and on Internet sites, the choice is very large. All offered models differ in quality, price, material, design, color.

Children's interior door must meet some requirements:

• should be made of natural material;
• must have an attractive appearance;
• It should be easy to open and close;
• preferably a magnetic lock;
• should have comfortable right located handle;
• should not have glass inserts;
• must not have sharp ledges, locks and latches.

As for the color, calm pastel colors will be the best choice. The presence of drawings is quite acceptable, but only those that the child likes. Kids always have their own preferences, and to impose their own tastes on them is not entirely correct. If the child is already old enough, then the choice of the door to his room can be made with him.

Bedroom and living room

For a bedroom, it is better to select doors without glass inserts to ensure maximum comfort, comfort and a sense of security, protection from prying eyes. Doors from solid wood, particleboard or MDF are well suited, especially to classic interiors; for a hi-tech bedroom, you can choose an aluminum door or a wooden door, but with a clear outline and a minimum of decoration. If the room area allows, it is better to do without folding doors, which can become a source of unwanted noise. The color and fittings should be selected depending on the characteristics of the created premises.

But for the living room you can choose absolutely any door. If this room does not become someone’s bedroom at night, then it is possible to install completely glass doors that will help significantly expand the room.

Kitchen and bathroom

For the kitchen, it is better to choose doors that will be as resistant to external influences as possible, such as temperature changes, high humidity, splashes, but at the same time those that will not allow odors and noise to pass through. Wooden options here are not entirely appropriate, but MDF doors, plastic and glass will be very useful. If you want to create a more secluded atmosphere, you can choose frosted glass doors. Also a great option for this room - sliding doors, as well as combined paintings with glass elements. Foldable are able to save small apartments, but they will still let in unwanted odors.

Requirements to bathroom doors almost identical. Modern designers call the absolute hit of the last season - frosted glass doors. But if this is too expensive or a bold option, then you can focus on more traditional models of MDF, combined with or without glass inserts. Folding doors are also great for miniature apartments.

In conclusion

These tips will help you find the best option for the interior door for any room. A huge selection of possible options will allow you to choose the best in appearance, performance and price for children's rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and other rooms in the apartment. Also, do not forget that to create a thoughtful interior that emphasizes the taste of the owner, all interior doors in the apartment should be made in a similar style, which does not exclude differences in their design.