Doors & Windows
5. Metal and glass: These doors are being used more frequently in interior and exterior settings, since they offer a streamlined and modern look with less muss and fuss than a solid wood door. They do tend to be more expensive than most wood-combination models, but still less expensive than solid-wood doors. See more photos of interior doors More: Houzz Planning: How to Choose a Front Door 10 Extraordinary Door Designs
Door materials 1. Solid wood: Solid wood doors can be made from a wide variety of woods, which makes a difference in the overall price. Hard and soft woods, including cherry, mahogany, alder, maple, pine and others are used fairly often, although the most common solid-wood door is the 6-panel pine door. These doors are generally used on exteriors, but may occasionally be used indoors. Keep in mind that solid wood will shrink and expand with changing temperatures and humidity, so it’s best not to use solid wood doors for a bathroom, sauna or other damp setting. 2. MDF: Most interior doors today are made of medium density fiberboard. MDF as it’s called is an engineered product, so it’s very stable and won’t warp like wood. It also doesn’t have any grain, so it’s entirely smooth and very easy to paint. 3. Hollow core: These doors are usually made of plywood or molded composite skin. They tend to be less expensive because the inside of the door panel is hollow. But this means that sound and temperatures can pass through the door more easily. 4. Solid core: Like a hollow-core door, a solid-core door has an exterior skin made of plywood or a molded composite. But a solid core door is f...
5. Barn doors were, of course, originally found on barns. But they've been adopted for interior and exterior doors on residential homes, and are great for rooms with a more industrial or rustic look. 6. Panel doors are the most common doors seen in houses today. Usually made of wood or MDF, they're designed with a classic pattern of square panels.
2. Pocket doors: Pocket doors are used all over the house. Most commonly used in turn-of-the-century homes, they've become more common because of their space-saving construction. Unlike sliding doors, pocket doors actually slide into the wall, rather than along the side of it. 3. Folding doors (usually in a bi-fold form) fold in on either side, and are usually used in closets, laundry rooms, pantries and other small spaces. 4. Flush doors are more contemporary, simple doors smooth on both sides, and generally made of plywood or MDF.
Types of doors: Closet Doors: There are nearly endless types and styles of doors to consider — particularly as exterior door trends (such as barn doors) have become popular in interiors. Before falling for a design, be practical first: How much room do you have? What do you need? 9 kinds of doors to consider: 1. Sliding doors are usually made of wood, glass or are lined with mirrors. Many of these doors are used as closet doors when installed in the interior of a house. They take up a minimal amount of space because the doors slide along the wall rather than swing open. Shop sliding doors on Houzz
Door framing & STC Rating: Framing a door incorrectly can quickly detract from the value of a beautiful and expensive door. Using cheap framing materials or construction shortcuts can often lead to damage on the door, and can cost more in the long run. Make sure to follow instructions carefully, or hire help when framing a new interior door. Doors can be bought pre-hung or as slabs. A pre-hung door comes mounted in a frame with its hinges attached to the doorjamb. A slab door comes just as the door itself — you’ll need to install hinges and the door frame to make sure that the door is hung properly. Door sound ratings Interior doors are given an STC (sound transmission class), which measures the amount of of sound loss through the door. The higher the STC number, the less sound will pass through the door. Of course, this will mostly depend on what the door is actually made of. Generally, 25 is on the lower end of the STC scale (most normal speech can be heard through these doors), 40 is in the middle and anything over 60 should be almost entirely soundproof.
Door styles: The style of your door can make a big difference in your home's design. Feel free to mix and match a little — it can give your home a fun and eclectic look — but try to keep some elements the same so that there's a sense of flow throughout the house. Be sure to pay attention to the overall size and feel of a room. A massive and ornate door may overwhelm tiny rooms, making them feel smaller instead of bigger. Door swing You can usually choose between a right-hand or left-hand door swing when ordering or customizing a door. This will determine where the hinges and handles are, and which way the door swings when it opens and closes. Whichever side the handle is on as the door opens toward you will decide whether it's a right-hand or a left-hand door. For example, a door that has the handle on the right side when it opens toward you is a right-hand swing door. Ideally, a door should never open into a hall or corridor, so try to keep that in mind when choosing which way your door swings.
Salvaged doors: Architectural salvage stores are filled with doors that have more character than a stock door and often come with quality hardware — all for the price of a stock slab at your local supplier. When buying a salvage piece, measure several points on the door. It may have been trimmed to fit an opening that wasn't square in the past. Make sure it isn't badly warped. And think about how this door was hung compared with your intended use. Hinge direction can often be changed, but the latch set might not be reversible.
Shortening a door: Doors often need to be undercut when a rug is added to a room. To shorten a door, remove it by popping the hinge pins and set it on sawhorses to cut. Before marking your cut line, wrap the door in blue masking tape. When you cut the door with a circular saw, the blue tape will reduce the splintering caused by the saw.
Swing of the open door: When planning the size and swing of doors, think about how each door will affect the space around it. Some doors stay open more than closed. Will it land against a wall where you want to place furniture? The closet pictured has double doors because a single door would have swung into a walkway.
Barn Doors: An alternative to a pocket door is a barn door. Since the hardware is surface mounted and the door itself slides along the wall, the wall doesn't need to be rebuilt. You should still think about whether the open door will block light switches or outlets. Also keep in mind that a barn door often leaves an angled line of sight into the room when closed, and it doesn't provide the tight seal of a hinged or pocket door, so don't expect the same degree of privacy.
Glass Doors: Pocket doors with glazing to let the light through are a great way to close off the scents and sounds of a kitchen or dining room without preventing light from entering deep into the house. ....I am often asked whether I can turn an awkward hinged door into a pocket door during a renovation. To gauge how difficult this would be at your house, think about the wall that the door would slide into. Are there any outlets or light switches on either side? These would need to be relocated. Is it a plaster wall? No matter what, the wall will need to be reframed, but matching plaster surfaces is more difficult than matching drywall.
Doors: Resist the temptation to install hollow-core doors. Although they look the same as solid-core doors, you'll feel the difference every time you close the door. Even in the most open layout, there are still spaces where you'll want some privacy, and a hollow-core door is not going to do the trick.
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And here, a black front door offers contrast with the white walls.
10. Painted Interior Front Doors Everyone knows that a painted exterior front door offers great curb appeal and a stylish first impression for guests. But you shouldn’t forget about viewing the front door from inside your home, or about the experience of walking out through the front door. Painting the interior of the front door creates a striking feature, so it’s no surprise that entryways with interior painted front doors are in many of the most popular entryway photos recently uploaded to Houzz. Here, a rich blue-green front door complements inset floor tile.
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Windows with a sill. White window frame and white windows.
White casings and liners for windows
White door jambs and wood doors, same color as the cabinets.
White door jambs and wood doors.
White jambs and wood doors
Wood doors & frame and window frame. .....Go light on pattern. A modern aesthetic really is defined more by what is left out than what is added. Go light on pattern selections. Consider solids or a simple stripe to contrast the rustic lushness of the surroundings.
Go without window treatments. Let the outdoors in by skipping the curtains. Highlight straight, modern lines of wood casings on windows instead of softening them with window treatments.
Wood door with dark trim
Elegant steel-and-glass doors on the left separate this living room by Christine Kimberlee Designs from an adjoining room.
25. Glass-and-steel room dividers and interior doors. Glass and steel have been popular materials in recent years for front doors and shower enclosures. But good ideas spread quickly. Expect to see a lot more glass-and-steel dividers and doors between interior rooms. They create an open feel and allow light to pass between rooms while still providing some privacy and noise control. Plus, they just look cool, adding a stylish graphic element or contrasting color to otherwise white walls.
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Trim: Facing the view and the harsh winter winds, this room is both light and open, but also confidently structured. You sense the space’s ability to resist the rugged site’s forces, with a heavy floor and well-proportioned, closely spaced columns. The module of construction is dictated by the fir posts, and each window assembly fits precisely within the structural bay. The crisp dark steel is bridged by a thin band of wood linking the window back to the structure. Paring down the window trim to a very thin band reinforces the window’s place in the order of the exterior wall (subservient to the structure), while allowing maximum light into the space and preserving the delicate nature of the windows. Thick window trim would’ve undermined this intentional and mannered approach to the window openings.
Window trim: 1. Ultrathin Trim In a space dominated by the view, this steel window system has been designed to get out of the way. Note the dark tone of the frame, which recedes, and the narrow sight lines. The idea is supported by the trim surrounding the window, which is equally minimal. It’s just enough to conceal the fastening of the windows to the structure but no more. The trim complements the interior palette, which oscillates between the cool steel, stone and concrete, and the warm Douglas fir, and highlights the thickness of the wall plane.
Frosted glass sidelights. If your entryway could use just a touch of privacy, consider using frosted glass instead of traditional transparent glass. Tip: Frosted glass tends to have more of a contemporary feel, but other glass options offer more of a traditional look. You'll often see seeded glass (glass with tiny air bubbles) in traditional applications.
Classic two-over-two has a modern look.
Lovely arrangement of panes, windows, and doors, and yes, what a view!
These windows are so beautiful, and I love the way the geometry helps the doors blend in with the windows. It reminds me of TJ's brilliant triple-sash windows at Monticello.
This is the same brownstone, and I think these windows and glass door are smashing. The black trim is a great touch.
Abelow Sherman Architects did a wonderful job of mixing old and new in this brownstone. Note the classic window in here has a tiny partner in the transom window over the modern door (you have to look very carefully in this shot). It's a great transition from classic to modern
a classic stained glass transom window over a modern glass door in the same townhouse. Very clever.
Here's a six-panel door like you'd find just about anywhere. The door is typically 80 inches tall, though it is usually stocked in 7-foot and 8-foot heights as well, and is usually available in widths of 28, 30, 32 or 34 inches. The height you use will be set by the ceiling height (80-inch-tall doors don't really fit in taller rooms) and the window height. Though it's often overlooked, aligning the top of the door with the top of a window is a nice thing to do. As for the width, while 30 inches has been the norm for decades, wider will allow for walkers, wheelchairs etc. And even if you don't need a wider door for a wheelchair, the extra width will be nice when you're moving that king-size mattress and monster headboard into the bedroom.
Now let’s look at the parts of a door. A door is constructed of three basic pieces: stiles, rails and panels. The left and right vertical elements are called stiles. The stile with the hinges is called the hinge stile, while the stile with the doorknob is called the lock stile. The horizontal elements are called rails. These rails butt into and connect to the stiles. At the top and bottom are, naturally enough, the top rail and bottom rail. On six-panel doors, unlike on, say, one-panel doors, there are also the cross rail and the lock rail. Some doors also have additional vertical pieces that connect the rails. These are the mullions. All of these basic components form a grid that creates the overall structure of a door. Filling the voids between the grid of stiles and rails and sometimes mullions are the panels. These panels are typically flat or raised, but can also have scooped or other profiles. Probably the most common panel is raised. Just about every big-box retailer has raised panel-doors in stock, as these are the most popular. Lastly, there’s the sticking. This is a small bit of trim that surrounds the panel along the edge of the stile and rail frame. Available in many di...
The panel doesn’t even have to be made of wood. Glass doors, whether clear or obscure, or fabric or a chalkboard material are all possibilities. What you use will be entirely dependent on the overall design of your home and the visual effect you’re looking for. Lastly, doors such as the ones shown here don’t have to be custom made. There are many manufacturers that can produce doors to your specifications, easily ordered from almost any lumber store. Give your doors some consideration. You’ll be glad you did. More: How to Upgrade Your House With New Interior Doors
A variant of the three-panel door is to have a top panel and two vertically oriented bottom panels. This style of door is appropriate for Craftsman as well as Arts and Crafts interiors. Also, while we’ve focused on painted doors, there are many wood species that can be used unfinished for a door. Pine, alder, cherry, oak etc. in a variety of cuts such as rift, quarter sawn etc. and a variety of characters such as sap, heart, clear etc. are all possibilities. Already replaced your interior doors? Find a new front door as well
The number of panels the door has is variable and dependent on the overall visual aesthetic you’re looking to achieve. While flat-slab and six-panel doors mark the two extremes, two-, three-, four- and five-panel doors are all possible. The more panels, the more traditional the design. A three-panel door like the ones shown here is appropriate for a more formal and traditional space. Work with a door professional to create your dream space
I find two- and three-panel doors particularly appealing, as they aren't all fussy and colonial but have a more modern and clean aesthetic. These doors can be made quite plain with just a single flat panel or dressed up a bit with two panels and some interesting sticking. While not quite as modern as the flat-slab door, a two- or three-panel door adds visual interest without becoming the focal point.
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With natural wood. If you have nice wood elements, keep them natural, but set them off with white painted wood trim. If the baseboard trim and door casings here were natural wood, none of the elements would really stand out, especially against the wood floor and the decorative joists above the door. Add white painted trim to the mix, though, and all of the high-quality wood detailing stands out.
Interior doors wood look. Front door more coordinated with garage door & exterior.
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2017 Modern JM Bellevue
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Dark hinges and dark handles
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