Door-spiration for a new interior look
Before we moved into our current house (owned by my Grandfather) the house underwent a huge renovation and overhaul to bring it up to date. From the electrics and plastering to the floors and roof, hardly anything went untouched. One of the decisions we had to make was if we wanted to keep all of the internal doors – the lounge and kitchen both had doors which we felt would be a bit anti-social when we had people over.
We decided to remove the doors to make it more of a fluid space, but there are so many options these day for different types of doors so you can really personalise your home and make it suit your lifestyle. Here are some of my favourite styles which you should consider when reevaluating your home.
Swing Doors
When you think of swing doors your mind might travel to old Western movies and the saloon doors, which is basically what swing doors are. They are perfect for creating a modern minimal barrier between rooms with a range of heights on offer so you can still be sociable and talk to people in your room despite being in another room, such as when you’re cooking in the kitchen but still want to join in the conversation with your guests in the dining room. Of course they also make a great talking point! Swing doors come in a variety of styles and materials so you can match them to the rest of your interior. You can get some good deals on your swing door hardware here.
Sliding barn doors
When looking for new doors for your home you probably think about doors that opening inwards or outwards, but what about doors that slide instead? Make a real statement with some sliding barn doors which can really change the feel of a room with their unique style and progressive design. Great for saving space, these doors slide along the wall and do not require any swing space when opening or closing. Sliding barn doors work well in any space or room thanks to the rolling door hardware. Again, these doors come in many different styles and materials and by simply switching from doorknobs to barn door pulls, you will give your traditional home a modern look. See more benefits of sliding barn doors here.
Bi-Folding Doors
One of the most well known style of doors are bi-folding doors which help to being the outside inside and can offer great access to your patio or garden. A good set of bi-fold doors will make the best use of the room and the patio or lawn at the same time and can maximise space and they boost the natural light in your home whether open or closed. Bi-folding doors take up very little space when open due to their concertina effect, unlike sliding doors which slide behind another window, this offers the benefit of opening up the entire wall. Great for small rooms as well as large, bi-folding doors can even stack outside if there is not enough space inside. I really love the look and functionality of bi-folding doors and I think they make a really lovely design feature. Check out some great examples on pinterest.
Doors are often forgotten when a renovation is going on in a house yet they can offer some great functionality as well as interior style, so don’t let the opportunity to make a chance pass you by!
