Types of interior doors
Interior doors come in different styles, for example, paneled, panel or sliding. Before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with the options to decide which doors are suitable for each area of the house. Below is a list of interior doors.
Paneled doors
Paneled interior doors are quite common in modern homes, as they can be made of various panel configurations so that you can choose the right one for the style. They are usually made using wood or medium-density fiberboard. Door models can range from one large panel to eight small panels, but with the additional option of including a round or square top or glass panel.
Panel doors
Interior panel doors ― these are simple and smooth on both sides of the door. They are made of wood or MDF. Hollow or solid core panel doors are usually primed for painting or finished with elegant wood paneling. Panel doors can be called the least expensive option for interior doors. They are suitable for all areas of the house because of their simple design.
Folding doors
Made in the form of flaps, folding interior doors slide along the suspended track and fold in both directions. Because of the accessibility, such doors will be the best solution for a small space where the movement of an ordinary door will be limited.
Sliding doors
Sliding interior doors are usually made of wood or glass. They are suspended on rollers that move along the suspension track. Sliding doors are installed in pairs or triples and slide past each other, providing free access to the space. Since they occupy a small space, they are used as doors for the cabinet. Many sliding doors can be purchased with built-in mirror panels. The door will still slide smoothly.
Louvered doors
Louvered interior doors have no visible trim, handles, or hinges. They completely merge with the surrounding walls. To make the door less visible, it is usually made with the same finish as the wall behind it. Louvered doors do not distract attention from the interior of the room. These interior doors are sometimes used for symmetry, for example, they can be installed on opposite sides of the room.
Sliding "pocket" doors
Sliding interior doors are suitable for any space, and their innovative design will allow the door to slide into a "pocket" that is made in the next wall. Such doors are becoming more and more popular, as their design is similar to louvered ones. People often prefer "pocket" doors to sliding doors, as they "hide" in the wall and do not require space to swing open.
Barn doors
This model has firmly taken its place among the interior doors in residential buildings. You can use them to create a rustic interior. Barn doors are often used to make an elegant entrance to the living room. They also share a bathroom and a bedroom.
Pub date: 2021.06.01