Interior Doors: Enhance Your Interior Design
By: Architectural Visions
When you’re designing or remodeling a house, the interior doors can significantly impact the home’s aesthetic. The style, type, material and size of the door can set the design tone for the entire space and have the ability to impact the overall design. Selecting the interior doors for your home is a significant commitment, so understanding your options will help you feel confident in your choices. If you’re in the market for new interior doors, use this buying guide to select the interior doors that will enhance your interior design.
Key takeaways:
- The style, type, material and size of the interior door can set the design tone for the entire space, and can impact the overall design.
- When you’re selecting the style of your new interior doors, there are various types of doors to consider. The most common door styles are panel, bi-fold and pocket doors.
- Interior doors come in various designs to blend seamlessly with different design types. Contemporary interior doors often have clean lines, flat surfaces and neutral tones, while traditional interior doors may have more details.
- The most common materials for interior doors are wood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and composite.
- Working with a professional to invest in custom interior doors allows you to select the door size that will fit your home’s unique doorways and benefit from expert installation.
Interior door styles
When you’re selecting the style of your new interior doors, there are various types of doors to consider. The most common door styles are panel, bi-fold and pocket doors, which are each best suited for different rooms of the home.
Panel doors are traditional doors with square or rectangular patterns and are straight or curved at the top. They are highly functional, as they come in different configurations. Panel doors are also called slab doors.
Bi-fold doors are often used in closets, pantries and utility rooms. They fold open and closed instead of swinging in and out. This functionality allows bi-fold doors to save space by not swinging in and out of the room.
Pocket doors are the ultimate space-saving door. Pocket doors slide in and out along a track, so they slide into the wall when the door opens, giving the illusion they disappear into the wall.
Interior door designs
Interior doors come in various designs to blend seamlessly with various design types, such as contemporary or traditional. Keeping your home’s design cohesive means selecting the door style that complements your home’s design. Being discerning with the interior door design allows you to pay attention to the colors, styles and hardware to select a design that ranges from basic to decorative, in addition to providing the necessary separation, soundproofing and privacy features you need.
Contemporary interior doors often have clean lines, flat surfaces and neutral tones, such as blacks, whites and grays. In addition, contemporary interior doors are often flush front, which means they have a flat surface over the entire door.
Traditional interior doors may have more detailing, with more ornate door casing surrounding the door. Interior doors, such as glass French doors, are an example of a traditional interior door design that adds separation and interest to a space. They bring elegance to a room while letting natural light fill your home.
Interior door materials
Interior doors come in various materials to accommodate every style, function and budget. The most common materials for interior doors are wood, MDF and composite. Wood interior doors are typically the most substantial interior door material. MDF and composite doors offer a wood look at a lower price point while also offering durability and a range of design options.
Interior door sizes
Investing in custom interior doors allows you to select the door size that will fit your home’s unique doorways. Working with professionals will enable you to design custom-sized doors, resulting in a unique home design, while also providing expert installation.
Turn to a professional to help you install your new interior doors by contacting the experts at AVI. AVI is your one-stop shop for all types of interior doors, with in-person and online service options. Please don’t hesitate to contact us online or come by one of our Southeast locations and let us help you!