Find The Right Interior Doors For Your Home
Take a minute to count the number of Interior Doors in your house. Surprising, right? Consider then, the impact that a little attention to the doors can have on the overall style and design of your home. Whether you're just moving in or staging for a sale, new doors are a simple way to dramatically update the space. The good news is that there are as many styles of doors as there are doors in your home. Making the decision is the toughest part.
Let's take a look at the options:
Let's take a look at the options:
Materials:
Prices for interior doors vary depending on what they're made of. There are pros and cons
associated with the materials themselves that are worth considering before you start
thinking about the different styles available
Solid Wood:
Prices for interior doors vary depending on what they're made of. There are pros and cons
associated with the materials themselves that are worth considering before you start
thinking about the different styles available
Solid Wood:
Believe it or not, most residential doors are not solid wood, but they offer such excellent
soundproofing that they are a very popular upgrade. The weight of a solid wood door also
lends a high-end feel when you swing it open or shut. Available in all kinds of wood, from
exotic mahogany to the most common pine, solid wood gives you the option of staining to
accentuate the beauty of the wood or painting to work with your decor.
Believe it or not, most residential doors are not solid wood, but they offer such excellent
soundproofing that they are a very popular upgrade. The weight of a solid wood door also
lends a high-end feel when you swing it open or shut. Available in all kinds of wood, from
exotic mahogany to the most common pine, solid wood gives you the option of staining to
accentuate the beauty of the wood or painting to work with your decor.
Solid Core:
These Interior Doors are actually constructed of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), which
is essentially an engineered hardwood that is available in wood-grain or smooth finishes.
These, too, offer great sound proofing and that high-end heft, and are arguably the best
value for your money.
These Interior Doors are actually constructed of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), which
is essentially an engineered hardwood that is available in wood-grain or smooth finishes.
These, too, offer great sound proofing and that high-end heft, and are arguably the best
value for your money.
Hollow Core:
These are the most common and affordable doors available. Hollow-core doors are
constructed with wood grain or smooth panels that cover a honeycomb-like center.
Hollow-core Interior Doors are much lighter in weight and offer less soundproofing,
but the upside is affordability.
These are the most common and affordable doors available. Hollow-core doors are
constructed with wood grain or smooth panels that cover a honeycomb-like center.
Hollow-core Interior Doors are much lighter in weight and offer less soundproofing,
but the upside is affordability.
Pre-hung or Slab:
Finally, it's important to consider whether you will hang the door in an existing door frame,
or purchase a door that is prehung in its frame. Hanging a heavier door is a more delicate
process, so we recommend homeowners interested in solid wood doors consider pre-hung
options. A lighter, hollow-core door is simple to hang from existing hinges as it doesn't
have much impact in terms of weight.
Finally, it's important to consider whether you will hang the door in an existing door frame,
or purchase a door that is prehung in its frame. Hanging a heavier door is a more delicate
process, so we recommend homeowners interested in solid wood doors consider pre-hung
options. A lighter, hollow-core door is simple to hang from existing hinges as it doesn't
have much impact in terms of weight.
Style
Once you've decided on the type of door that best fits your needs, it's time to think about
style. Regardless of construction material, these are some of our favorites:
Once you've decided on the type of door that best fits your needs, it's time to think about
style. Regardless of construction material, these are some of our favorites:
Panel:
Panel doors offer a little detail and history. The panels are constructed of rails and
stiles to create two-, four- or six-panel options. Rails and stiles can be straight or curved
to match your design aesthetic. Straight lines tend to fade to the background, which is
often the best option when you're upgrading several doors in one space. Panel doors work
well in more traditional design styles. Whether solid wood or hollow core, a black, six-panel
door adds instant style and interest.
Panel doors offer a little detail and history. The panels are constructed of rails and
stiles to create two-, four- or six-panel options. Rails and stiles can be straight or curved
to match your design aesthetic. Straight lines tend to fade to the background, which is
often the best option when you're upgrading several doors in one space. Panel doors work
well in more traditional design styles. Whether solid wood or hollow core, a black, six-panel
door adds instant style and interest.
Flush:
Flush doors are just that: smooth, with no detailing. The lack of detail makes them a good
choice in any decor, but especially if you're working with more contemporary styles and
accessories. This is also a style that can carry bright, citrus colors without overwhelming
the space.
Flush doors are just that: smooth, with no detailing. The lack of detail makes them a good
choice in any decor, but especially if you're working with more contemporary styles and
accessories. This is also a style that can carry bright, citrus colors without overwhelming
the space.
French doors:
French doors are a beautiful upgrade in the right spot. The detailing of the panes—and
the light they bring—improve the look of any space, and the value as well. Great for exterior
doors, they can also help open up interior spaces while still offering boundaries, both
visually and spatially.
French doors are a beautiful upgrade in the right spot. The detailing of the panes—and
the light they bring—improve the look of any space, and the value as well. Great for exterior
doors, they can also help open up interior spaces while still offering boundaries, both
visually and spatially.
Pocket doors:
Pocket doors are problem solvers. They are the perfect solution in tight spaces, or as a way
to add a little privacy within a larger space. They also add a custom flair. Installation requires
wall space on one side of the door large enough to accommodate the door when it's open.
Don't forget that these are also available in flush and panel styles.
Pocket doors are problem solvers. They are the perfect solution in tight spaces, or as a way
to add a little privacy within a larger space. They also add a custom flair. Installation requires
wall space on one side of the door large enough to accommodate the door when it's open.
Don't forget that these are also available in flush and panel styles.
Specialty Interior Doors
Of course, there are a few door styles too stylish to leave off the list. These are our picks:
Of course, there are a few door styles too stylish to leave off the list. These are our picks:
Barn doors
are a beautiful way to add real visual interest and architectural flair, and are much simpler
to install than you might guess. A simple track above the door holds the panels and allows
them to slide open and closed. Choose rustic, natural wood tones and textures or more
tailored and polished door panels.
are a beautiful way to add real visual interest and architectural flair, and are much simpler
to install than you might guess. A simple track above the door holds the panels and allows
them to slide open and closed. Choose rustic, natural wood tones and textures or more
tailored and polished door panels.
Frosted glass inserts
are a great way to let in the light and maintain privacy while adding a very custom, high-end
look. Great for closet doors, they also work well in other interior and exterior situations.
Those are just a few of our favorites. What's on your wish list for interior doors?
Northern Colorado is a great place to live! For more information, please give me a ring or
email me today. I would love the opportunity to earn your business and partner with you in
regards to your Real Estate needs.
If you are looking to purchase, I can show you how to save a lot of money, as much as
10% on the purchase and finance of your next home.
Contact me today to learn about ALL of my strategies to get you the BEST price for your
home in the SHORTEST possible time, with the least amount of Brain Damage!
Paul Ross 970-217-3245
RESIDENT REALTY
SOURCE:
WRITTEN BY KERRIE KELLY, ASID
Kerrie Kelly is an award-winning interior designer and the founder of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab
in northern California.
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are a great way to let in the light and maintain privacy while adding a very custom, high-end
look. Great for closet doors, they also work well in other interior and exterior situations.
Those are just a few of our favorites. What's on your wish list for interior doors?
Northern Colorado is a great place to live! For more information, please give me a ring or
email me today. I would love the opportunity to earn your business and partner with you in
regards to your Real Estate needs.
If you are looking to purchase, I can show you how to save a lot of money, as much as
10% on the purchase and finance of your next home.
Contact me today to learn about ALL of my strategies to get you the BEST price for your
home in the SHORTEST possible time, with the least amount of Brain Damage!
Paul Ross 970-217-3245
RESIDENT REALTY
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