When decorating an apartment, we try to pay attention to every detail so that they all fit together.
Interior doors in the interior of an apartment not only perform their direct function, but also play an important role in the design project of the home.
There are a huge number of interesting offers on the market. The choice can be made based on certain characteristics.
In a convenient classification, you can familiarize yourself not only with them, but also with other equally important information, based on which you can find the best solution.
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.
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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.
Painted solid wood doors
The popularity of painted doors made from solid wood is explained, first of all, by their high quality. The range of such designs is quite wide and has many variations both in terms of the finishing palette and based on the decorative design of the products.
A significant advantage of painted solid wood canvases is the mandatory strict control regarding the environmental friendliness of the product and compliance with all safety standards: both in the process of preparing materials and at all stages of production. To make such doors, wood from the following tree species is used: beech, ash, oak, pine.
Of course, canvases made from solid wood can have different types of toning and coloring. This aspect, first of all, depends on the client’s desire and his imagination, however, the most popular colors that painted solid doors have are:
- Beige;
- Shades of coffee with milk;
- Light cream shades.
Currently, solid wood doors painted in deep dark shades of red, blue and even green are becoming quite popular. Wenge doors are often used in interiors, painted to a deep black color.
How to choose the color of an interior door
The overall appearance of the room depends on how the chosen shade of the canvas harmonizes with the rest of the decoration.
If poorly chosen, it can ruin a carefully thought-out design, but a successful combination can add zest to it.
Same doors for all rooms
The solution is often used if they all open onto a common corridor or, for example, a hall.
It is important to respect the style of this room so that the perception of space and its integrity are not disturbed.
Dark
Dark canvases will fit well almost anywhere. They can be either a separate accent or combined with furniture or flooring.
In any of these cases they will emphasize the beauty of the interior. If the room design is made in dark shades, then the ceilings will visually appear higher.
Neutral
Neutral canvases are those made in natural shades of wood.
Shades and textures can be different, the only condition is to maintain naturalness.
This option is suitable for bright rooms with white or similar-colored wallpaper.
White
For rooms designed in light shades, white canvases are perfect.
They can also be a contrasting spot if the decor is in dark shades. In extreme heat, white surfaces are less susceptible to heating.
Bright
Fans of unusual solutions may like bright and flashy colors. Properly selected, they will be an excellent decoration for your apartment.
They can look either as a contrast or as an addition to a bright design.
Silver and glass
Ideal if the decor is in hi-tech style.
Due to the general concept, the doors will fit harmoniously into it and will also be combined with minimalist decorative elements.
Match the color of the floor
A popular solution, a timeless classic. This combination will look most advantageous if parquet or laminate is used as the flooring.
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Match the color of the furniture
With this combination you can create a bright accent. It will look most interesting in combination with bright furniture in an apartment decorated in light colors.
Match the color of the walls
Designers have long noticed that such a combination can visually increase the size of a room, which is important for small spaces.
This effect works best in rooms decorated in light colors. It is not so easy to beat canvases of dark shades, but it is also possible.
What paint to choose for an interior door?
When choosing paints and varnishes for an interior door, you should pay attention to whether such paint is suitable for the material from which the door is made, because otherwise all the work may go to waste. The adhesive properties of the paint can also be a significant argument when choosing paint. Acrylic paints with polyacrylate are suitable for wooden surfaces and can last up to 20 years, depending on the brand of paint and the operating conditions of the door.
Enamel paints
Enamel paints are also suitable for painting wood and will last up to ten years, but for painting glass or plastic, you should use water-dispersion paint with organic solvents, which will last more than 20 years. Silicate and silicone paints are suitable for painting any surfaces, and their stated service life is up to 20 years. To preserve the pattern on the door material, you should resort to tinting and varnishing; this will give your door additional protection, but the service life of this method is only 2-3 years, which is quite short compared to paints.
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Painted doors in the room
Rules for painting interior doors:
- To remove old paint, use a hair dryer or special chemicals. When removing paint residues with a spatula, there is a high risk of damage to the door material. When working with chemicals, personal protective equipment should be used.
- After removing the old layer of paint, the surface must be treated with white spirit or its equivalent and wiped with a dry cloth.
- To avoid drips, the door must be removed from its hinges and painted in a horizontal position.
- Before painting, you need to remove all excess from the door and carefully seal the glass elements.
- Before painting, the door must be treated with a special primer. This will protect the wood from some harmful factors and improve the quality of painting.
- If defects in the form of cracks or gouges are detected, they must be filled with putty, followed by leveling with a zero.
Blue doors in the interior
Door styles in the interior
At the moment when it became fashionable to decorate your apartment in a certain style, various elements began to appear on the market to create a particular environment.
These products also included interior doors. When decorating your home in one of the styles, you need to take into account every detail to make the effect amazing.
Neoclassical (modern classic)
Neoclassicism is characterized by ideal geometric lines, elegance, sophistication and a minimal amount of decoration.
Adherents of this style will appreciate canvases made of natural wood. As a rule, the color is not changed, only emphasizing its natural beauty.
Modern style
Interior in a modern style is a very broad concept, but we can say that it represents a kind of eclecticism from various directions.
For such rooms, veneered doors to match the walls, decorated, for example, with glass, are well suited.
Minimalism
Minimalism is a current modern trend. It involves an almost complete rejection of decorative elements, restraint and conciseness.
A simple, no-frills canvas will fit perfectly into such an interior.
Vintage
In recent years, this style has been gaining popularity. In large apartments this design looks just right.
Products designed in this style are made according to old sketches, but the materials and fittings are always new, although visual elements of aging may be present.
Loft
Initially, this style arose when an attic space was converted into living space.
This style is characterized by restrained decor, the urban nature of the room design, as well as the denial of the interconnection of elements in the interior.
The model, as in minimalism, is better to choose a simple one.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian style implies light doors that do not attract much attention. If the entire interior is made in cold colors, they should be the same shade.
Provence
The French direction implies the presence of natural materials with an aged effect. Veneered models with glass inserts will fit perfectly into such an interior.
Sliding, hinged doors, as well as accordion-shaped doors will also be an excellent solution.
Popular materials
In terms of manufacturing materials, on the modern market, the most common are mesonite products made from MDF or chipboard, as well as products made from wood, plastic or glass, and it is also possible to combine several materials when making doors. If you install and paint an interior door yourself, then you are not limited to the choice of colors presented in the catalog.
Doors in beige color
Depending on the material and operating conditions, it is necessary to select paint for the door. The right paint material will not only add the desired look to your door, but can also significantly extend its lifespan.
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Frosted glass interior doors
Painted glass doors look very original in the interior. Thanks to the natural visual fragility of the product, the room is endowed with a peculiar lightness. Glass doors can effectively fill rooms with natural light and visually expand the boundaries of the room.
The use of matting and coloring of glass door surfaces can significantly enliven the interior and bring a feeling of cheerfulness to it. Thanks to modern processing technologies, a painted glass door can have varying degrees of coating depth, as well as contain various decorative elements:
- Volumetric or relief drawings;
- Printed images with a velvety surface texture;
- Multi-colored stained glass elements.
If special phosphorus-containing substances are used during the coating process, painted doors can have a glow-in-the-dark design.
The use of painted doors in both residential and office premises is quite convenient. This type of door does not require special care and can be cleaned by simply wiping with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. In case of significant contamination of the surface, it is permissible to use conventional chemicals for cleaning windows and glass surfaces to clean the product.
Despite the fact that glass is considered a fragile material, painted glass doors are very durable products due to the special tempering of the material. In addition, the decorative coating in most cases is covered with a special protective film. The main function of the coating is not only to provide additional strength, but also to protect against splinters if the door is broken.
The disadvantage of a painted glass door is the low level of thermal insulation and noise absorption. However, in the case of using reinforced glass sheet or a structure with a double-glazed window containing more than one chamber, this drawback is easily eliminated.
