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Choosing Interior Doors
By Matthew Anthony, Fri Dec 9th
/p> When it's time to decorate - whether it's for a brand new homeor redecorating the family manse, one thing that's oftenoverlooked as a 'style choice' is the interior doors.After all, a bedroom door is a bedroom door, right? And yet, the style of door that you choose can make a subtle,definitive difference throughout your home. I know that part ofthe reason that I'm drawn to old Victorian homes andtriple-deckers is their beautiful hardwood doors inso many different styles. Most of today's new constructionfeatures bland, hollow-core interior doors with plain brassknobs - no character at all. Picture your living and dining area divided by an elegantVictorian style double pocket sliding door. In places where adoor that opens into or out of a room take up too much space,pocket interior doors are a lovely, elegant choice that recallsbygone years. Pocket doors slide into recessed 'pockets' fitinto the wall on one or both sides of a doorway. They were oftenused in turn-of-the-century housing, and are a major sellingpoint in many old homes. When choosing interior doors, why notlook to the past for a choice that brings the understatedelegance of the past to your home?
If you're choosing interior doors for a more contemporaryscheme, you'll find them in cherry, poplar, oak, hickory orwalnut, among other woods. Many home builders are opting to usematerials other than wood, though, and glass or metal doors arealso popular. The style of the door should complement the
styleof your decor, experts agree, and you'll find such a variety ofstyles that choosing interior doors for your home may be almostmind-boggling. The various standard styles include those withtwo to eight panels, raised or flat panels, and French doorstyles. Add to those cafe doors, bi-fold doors, bypass doors andpocket doors, and you'll have a wide variety of interior doorsto choose from for your new home. Here are a few tips from experts on choosing interior doors foryour home: You don't have to stick with just one type of door throughoutyour entire home. You can mix and match interior door styles orcolors, just be sure to keep some elements the same. Use thesame color, finish or basic styling to provide a consistency andflow. Painted interior doors are popular as well as natural wood. Softwhite works well with most decor, but black is becoming apopular choice because the deep color gives the doorway more'presence' - a deeper and wider appearance. When choosing interior doors, keep in mind the overalldimensions of the room in which they'll be installed. Anenormous mullioned sliding glass door may be beautiful, but willit overwhelm a small sitting room? The most important factor in choosing interior doors, though, is yourpreference. Shop around, find a look and a style that you likein a price range that suits your budget, and then go for it. Seewhat a difference changing such a subtle design accent can makethroughout your home. About the author:Matthew Anthony has contributed many articles to homeimprovement sites such as doors and blinds.
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