What are the Different Types of Interior Doors?

Looking for new interior doors for your construction or renovation project? Consider things holistically. Because of the door which is not chosen solely to accord his appearance. How are the different spaces organized? Is the kitchen separate from the living room? Depending on the situation, do you want to associate or conversely separate two parts? And these are just some questions that will determine the choice of your doors.

 

Standard swing doors

The standard swing door rotates about 160 degrees. Therefore, think carefully about his installation. How are you going to use the door? Which side should it open? For example, by shifting the doorway by a small meter, you can free up a lot of space to place furniture. The direction of the opening is also important for light switches. When you enter a room, you must be able to turn on directly.

Doors back and forth

A door back and forth opens on both sides at 90 degrees. You will choose this type of door for parts to be easily and quickly accessible in both directions, such as the kitchen and laundry. This door does not open completely perpendicular to the wall, because the thickness of the wall prevents the complete opening of the door. So, think carefully about how you will use this door.

 

Pivoting doors

These doors do not revolve around traditional hinges, but around an imaginary axis between turning points at the bottom and at the top of the door. They offer both aesthetic and practical benefits. Most often, small recessed elements are installed with a few screws in the floor and ceiling. But there is also a system of pivoting hinges without built-in elements. The weight of the door does not rest on hinges as in hinged doors, but on a lower free pivot in the ground. Thus, a pivot system is ideal for doors of a certain weight. Pivot doors with a centre pivot can rotate 360 degrees around their axis. This type of door is obviously not suitable everywhere.

Sliding doors

Sliding doors are an ideal way to insulate two rooms discreetly and without loss of space. The door slides either in or in front of the partition. If you want the door to be hidden in the partition, you need to provide space for it at the time of the shell. If this is no longer possible, you can eventually build plasterboard wallboard. You can also slide the door in front of the partition, but often the opening/closing mechanism remains visible. For large door openings, it is advisable to provide two sliding doors. In this case, choose an asymmetrical aperture. If you move one door, the other opens automatically.

 

Different types of doors in one time

You can perfectly combine the different types and finishes of a door. Not only to limit costs (you do not have to plan expensive models everywhere) but also to improve your comfort. To light a room or a dark corner, think of a glass door. If your office or playroom is attached to the living room, you can provide a sliding door. You will be able, with a lot of flexibility, to enlarge the space of the living room on parties. Manufacturers often offer different door versions in the same range. So, you can combine different types of doors that have a common aesthetic.