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Deciding to overhaul your property is a difficult decision and often one that has been pondered for months and even years. But, perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of interior design is choosing doors.
Now, there’s always something to get cracking with during such a massive project, and it’s often the case that the smaller decisions are left dangling, with no resolution this way or that. Choosing doors might seem as though it really should drop firmly into this category, but it’s often these smaller decisions that cause the most hassle further down the line because they’ve been left by the wayside as inconsequential amongst a list of significant decisions.
Doors have an unrivaled ability to impact the style and feel of a room, so if you have specific interior design goals in mind for your revamp, why would you leave such an important decision to chance?
In this article, we’ve drawn attention to some of the critical considerations you need to take on board to pick your perfect style.
What Style Appeals to You?
We all have different styles and tastes – the tough bit is recognizing how that translates when it comes to interior design.
Do you like minimalist and modern, or rustic, time-honored classics? Once you pinpoint a style, stick to it – there’s nothing worse than trying too many things and not appreciating the outcome.
It’s always best to find a style and ensure you remain consistent. Fleeting design trends come and go, but remember doors can last for years, and if you choose a style solely because it is in vogue it may not age well.
Recent trends have tended to lean towards natural doors, made from traditional oaks and walnuts. But, if you want to go that extra mile, why not buy unfinished doors and give them a lick of paint?
Create an Illusion with Glazed Doors
There’s tons of choice out there and finding something that suits your tastes and budgets shouldn’t be too complicated. Firstly, ascertain how many doors you require.
Which rooms would benefit from a spacious look with more natural light?
Once you start shopping, you’ll find plenty of companies that offer to match glazed and solid doors, which can be created to order to suit your specifications.
Fire Doors
If you’re planning a major structural update, then you may be required to install fire doors. If you’re not sure, however, then consult with a contractor or specialist who will be able to a advise you either way.
If it turns out that you don’t require fire doors on your property, there’s nothing to say that you can’t install them anyway. Many people find extra peace of mind in knowing that they’ve taken all the necessary steps within their control to keep their home and loved ones safe.
Before going ahead with the installation, you must first consider that:
- Fire doors are much thicker than standard doors, so you must measure up and adjust the frames accordingly.
- It’s essential to get the job completed by a specialist carpenter. If they’re fitted, incorrectly they won’t function correctly should the worst occur.
Fire doors come in numerous styles and designs, so you can add an extra layer of protection while keeping your design vision intact.
Save Space
Does your renovation involve any significant building work?
If so, this could be the ideal scenario to fit pocket doors; which are very handy should you be looking to make the most of the space in a smaller room.
Pocket doors are sliding doors which disappear into a specially fitted compartment within the wall.
The most significant advantage to pocket doors is the space saving aspect. Traditional doors need a considerable opening arc, which will often prevent the room reaching its full potential.
There are also downsides to this style though because the doors must be relatively thin to be able to slide into the wall, it means you can’t rely on them for acoustic privacy.
Plan Your Project Carefully
Making significant modifications can be a very satisfying feeling; it means you’re ready to let go of what has been and embrace the future. While a budget is an essential consideration, be sure to also think of any purchase as an investment. Buying cheap may be tempting, but what kind of value and quality will you get from the product?
It is also quite important to think about how long things will take, after all, no one wants to have something half completed for weeks and months on end when the budget runs dry.
Undertaking a project of this magnitude is full of trepidation and excitement, but there is something beautiful about starting a new chapter and using your home to tell a story about the kind of person that dwells beyond the threshold.
