How to choose the interior door to the apartment

Interior doors carry important functions. Their choice must be approached scrupulously, as well as the input. It is worth considering a lot of nuances. Which ones we will prompt.

When choosing a door, it is important to consider everything - the material and design, fittings and decor, color and design

What to look for when choosing

Most people do not think which interior doors are better to choose for an apartment. They take into account only the external design, missing other important characteristics.

The material of the leaf determines the design of the door, methods of fastening and rules of care

To make a good choice, pay attention to the following criteria:

• material of manufacture;
• manufacturer;
• workmanship;
• design decoration;
• opening method;
• sizes.

These are the main criteria that you need to pay attention to first. Separately, it is worth considering the functionality and characteristics, among which we highlight noise insulation and thermal conductivity.

Soundproofing

This factor is often overlooked, considering that it is important only for input models. However, noise isolation within an apartment or house is also important, especially if people of different ages and with different daily routines live in the room.

The maximum sound insulation is possessed by doors of oar design

There are three classes of sound insulation:

• low;
• first;
• improved.

For interior doors, the first class is enough. This design is able to isolate noise up to 32 dB.

Low sound insulation - a distinctive feature of all folding or sliding doors

Thermal conductivity

The story with thermal conductivity is the same as with sound insulation: many consider this criterion redundant.

Even if you plan to keep the rooms constantly open, some will certainly close for a while. Thermal conductivity plays a big role, so when choosing a door, look at this characteristic.

The kitchen door should well protect the rest of the apartment from odors and noise

Tips for choosing material for the door leaf

Material is the first thing you need to pay attention to. Strength, durability, quality, sound insulation and thermal conductivity depend on his choice.

• Tree. The best option is natural wood. It is hypoallergenic and durable. However, natural wood has a high cost and is rarely used in its pure form for the manufacture of doors.
  

  The highest price range rightfully houses hardwood doors

• An alternative to natural wood is wood-shaving materials. These include MDF, fiberboard, particleboard. Since the method of sandwich panels is used for the manufacture of doors, it will not be too thin made of wood-chip material. This option is distinguished by cheapness and a wide range.
  

  Doors based on sheet material are covered with a film, painted or glued with veneer of valuable wood species

• Metal.This material cannot be considered suitable in this case. Such models do not look very aesthetically pleasing, in addition, metal is rarely used in the manufacture of interior doors.
  

  As a rule, metal interior doors are made to order for certain styles, for example, for a loft

• Plastic. If you are looking for a budget and simple model, think about plastic. It is also quite rarely used for the production of interior doors, however, plastic options are found. The main thing is that the product is reliable and fits into the design of the room. Remember that plastic is toxic, does not allow air and heat to pass through well, so do not choose plastic models for the kitchen or bathroom.
  

  Plastic doors are easy to clean, and they last quite a long time if the operating conditions are observed.

• Glass. Good environmentally friendly material. Suitable for any room. This material is quite fragile, so it is not recommended to install a glass door to the apartment, where there are children or large pets. Due to the fragility of this material, glass is rarely used alone, it is usually combined with other materials.
  

  Glass doors can be transparent, opaque, corrugated and with a photo printing

• Combined. You can combine any raw material, especially if you order an individual product. The most common combinations are plastic-glass, wood-glass, wood-metal.
  

  An example of a combination door is a sturdy aluminum frame and transparent tempered glass inserts

The main thing is that the selected materials are in good harmony with each other, and have similar properties. Now you know how to choose the doors to the apartment so that they are of high quality and fully perform their functions. Next, you can talk about design.

How to choose doors for apartment design

Naturally, this item should fit into the overall interior of the apartment. But they are installed before painting or wallpapering. Therefore, think in advance about the future design of the room to the smallest detail, and choose the right door.

For classic interiors, wooden doors coated with varnish or stain are optimally suited.

When choosing a design, consider two main factors:

• color;
• style.

There are doors in classic, Japanese, Chinese styles, hi-tech, minimalism, etc. Study the requirements of each style, and select all the elements in accordance with these requirements.

Glass, plastic and combination doors are often used in modern interiors.

The combination of the color of interior doors and flooring

The color scheme should correspond to the general style of the room, and harmoniously fit into the gamut. It is important to trace the color combination of this item and the floor, ceiling, walls.

The color of the interior door can repeat the shades available in the decoration of the room

Speaking of flooring, it is not necessary to choose the color of the door to match the floor, on the contrary, such a decision will become somewhat inappropriate. Choose a palette for several tones that is different or even contrast.

Sharp contrasts and bright colors are used to draw attention to the doorway and visually adjust the perception of space.

How to choose the color of interior doors

Now more about choosing a color scheme. Limiting factors are the color of the walls, ceiling and floors. These components must be in harmony with each other.

A good choice is the tonal combination of a door leaf with a floor covering

Brown shades - classic wood door designs

If you are thinking about which doors are better to put in the apartment, so that they are well suited to any style, pay attention to the brown range.The entire spectrum of this color is used to design such products. It is relatively neutral and fits well with any style.

Classic brown door to match the furniture in the hallway

When choosing an unusual color, for example, pink, blue, green, purple, mint, keep in mind that it should be in tone with skirting boards. Also make sure that the room has at least one object of the same color.

Door inserts harmonize with furniture and decor in the living room

The choice of interior doors by opening method

The next important factor is functionality. It includes a way to open. 3 types are distinguished here:

1. Swing. This is the standard option. Swing options have been known since time immemorial. They are very convenient for any layout. Also a plus is a huge selection of swing interior doors. You will find an option for every taste and budget.
   

   The hinged door leaf, fixed on the hinges of the jamb, fits snugly to the box in the closed position and provides a high level of sound insulation

2. Sliding. This option is suitable for those who do not like standard solutions. Sliding doors as interior doors are most convenient in the kitchen and in the living room. For the bedroom, this option is least suitable. Such models have one big drawback: fragility. The wheels often get stuck in the rails, and breakage of the rails is not uncommon. Given the fragility and poor sound insulation of this product, its high cost is not justified.
   

   The service life of sliding doors depends on the quality of the hardware used.

3. Folding. Suitable primarily for oriental styles: Chinese and Japanese. The same problem is present here as in the previous case: fragility. In view of this design, the mechanism cannot withstand long.
   

   The multi-leaf fabric provides folding of the door inside the opening, which allows you to adjust the width of the opening / closing

Based on this analysis, swing models will be the best option for any style and room.

Selection of interior doors by size

Before buying, be sure to measure the doorway. Given the amount of free space, you can choose the size and number of wings.

1. Single leaf. This is a standard option; single-wing versions are usually swing or sliding options. Suitable for any room and design. They have standard sizes, so there will be no difficulties with the choice.
2. One and a half. Such models are somewhat more single-winged. They have one full swing wing and another wing that is half smaller than usual. The small sash is locked and does not function. This design is used if the doorway is too wide. It will also be convenient for rooms in which bulky items are located.
3. Bivalve. They are best suited for the living room. The main condition in this case is a large room. In a small apartment, the bivalve model will only create a feeling of congestion, since its wings are quite large. And if the sashes are made short, they will look ridiculous.

The number of door leaves is determined by the width of the opening

Designer's advice when choosing interior doors to emphasize the interior of an apartment

The door can be not only a functional subject, but also an addition to the interior, if you know how to choose the interior doors to the apartment.

Glass doors let in daylight

In order for this item to emphasize the interior of the apartment, consider the following tips:

1. Choose the door in accordance with the style of the room.
2. Do not stop at standard options - experiment.
3. To make this item look stylish, choose combined options. Glass-wood looks best.
4. Do not forget about jewelry. It can be a carved or painted model. The main thing is that it blends harmoniously into the environment.
5. Place accents correctly.If you want to draw attention to the door, select it, make it a few tones darker. If the subject of attention needs to be done something else, make the door as less noticeable as possible, letting another object play with bright colors against its background.

Different doors have different prices. In most cases, price is proportional to quality and durability.

Think through the design to the smallest detail, but do not forget about the important functional qualities.

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Interior doors in the interior of the apartment in the photo