Kitchen doors - reviews of types of kitchen doors. Varieties of manufacturing materials. Design ideas with photo examples

When choosing a door leaf to separate the kitchen from the rest of the house or apartment, the main requirements applied to the structures are good performance of the door leaf for absorbing noise and preventing the passage of foreign odors. But, despite the fact that sliding doors to the kitchen may be somewhat inferior in terms of sound insulation to conventional swing structures, they also have a lot of advantages.

Such different doors...

Currently, there are a huge number of companies producing interior doors. Therefore, the choice should always be made according to several criteria at once. The very first criterion that comes to mind is the type of door opening.

There are a surprising number of these types, but here are the main ones:

• swing;
• sliding;
• tilt and turn
• folding;

However, it's a difficult choice. In fact, it depends on many factors: the room itself, the location of the door, design, or the banal desire of the owner of the house.

Most popular models

There are many companies registered on the territory of the Russian Federation that manufacture interior doors. We compared their sales data and displayed a small top of the best models in the form of a convenient table.

Folding doors

And finally, folding doors. They look interesting and are good for a room like a kitchen. In addition, it has an important advantage - it saves space. A good option for small apartments.

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In turn, these doors can also be divided by the number of leaves: single-leaf and double-leaf, the names of which speak for themselves.

One-and-a-half designs stand apart, in the case of which the door is a door leaf with an additional part fixed motionless. The second, small part can be opened if necessary.

Which size should I choose?

The optimal standard width of a kitchen door leaf is 70 cm and the height is 2 meters. This will be enough to bring the necessary furniture and appliances into the kitchen.

If the width of the door is more than 90 cm, then this is fraught with problems: a door that is too wide may eventually begin to sag under its own weight.

Tree

The most natural and natural option. The disadvantage is the rather high price of such products. Some manufacturers sometimes use wood only as a frame. However, doors made from natural wood are really high quality and beautiful, so they are always worth the money spent. Unfortunately, wooden products do not tolerate moisture and temperature changes very well.

Care and operation

Do not forget that the kitchen is one of the dirtiest and wettest rooms in the apartment. An abundance of mirror elements or small embossed details on a sliding door will turn cleaning into torture.

At the same time, it is worth considering that natural materials (rattan, wicker) cannot be cleaned with aggressive detergents, which again will add difficulties to the cleaning process.

For a sliding system to last a long time, it needs not only proper installation, but also regular maintenance:

• dust from protruding elements must be wiped off at least once a week;
• do not use aggressive chemicals or metal brushes during the cleaning process;
• if there is a lower guide, regularly clean the groove from dirt;

• if necessary, lubricate the moving parts of the structure with purified machine oil;
• eliminate all deformations (it is advisable to avoid mechanical impact at all, but if the guide pin is bent due to a sharp opening, then it needs to be leveled, etc.).

With proper care and operation, this method of dividing space does not cause problems, but only pleases with its appearance and functionality.

Glass

Glass, as a material for the manufacture of interior doors, is used as a fashionable design solution, if we are talking about all-glass products. More often, of course, simple glass inserts are used.

It is worth noting that glass doors to the kitchen are unlikely to be a good option - this room is still in frequent use, and the glass can get dirty, dirty, or, worse, break.

In addition, glass is transparent, which is not always good, and requires careful handling.

Selecting the opening method

The design of the door can determine how it opens. Each option has its own characteristics, which we will discuss in more detail below.

Swing

Hinged doors with one leaf are the most common and traditional option for a doorway of 60-80 cm. Their selection in stores is quite wide, so there will be no problems with selecting the desired design. But this design also has a drawback: it requires space to open. For a small kitchen, a swing door, which eats up space and clutters up space, is not the best solution.

If the opening is larger than 90 cm, then two doors are installed.

Sliding

Sliding doors look very stylish in the interior, and their main advantage is their compact size.

The mobile part of the structure is hidden in a special niche, which must be provided at the stage of rough work.

Sliding doors are unpopular among buyers because they are difficult to install and therefore expensive.

Middle category

Any model from this class is the best option in terms of price/quality ratio. The quality of this range is significantly higher than that of the lower price category, and the cost is significantly lower than that of the upper one. Prices range from 9 to 20 thousand.

At the same time, for that kind of money it is not difficult to find doors made of natural solid wood with a wide variety of finishes and interesting designs.

Partition design

Sliding partitions are gaining popularity every year. In interiors, options that resemble window frames are often used. Light partitions equipped with wooden slats are suitable for Scandinavian interiors. With minimalism, matte or smooth glossy panels are used without any additional decor. Such partitions are made according to an individual project, taking into account client requests, on the website https://rialpro-msk.ru/. Now everyone can turn their design ideas into reality. Loyal prices, prompt completion of the task and professional service are guaranteed.

Product selection

After a superficial review, you can proceed directly to choosing an interior door for the kitchen. When choosing, you should pay attention to the manufacturer. As a rule, the highest quality doors are made in countries such as Israel, Belarus, Finland, and Russia.

After studying the company's products, you should pay attention to the features of the room - its size, humidity, presence or absence of a hood. Depending on these factors, it is necessary to consider the material, type of opening and cost. If you order online, you should definitely consider the photos of kitchen doors available in any online store.

Choosing doors for a room such as a kitchen is a very important decision. In any culture of the world, the kitchen occupies a special place in the home, serving as a gathering place and discussion of important issues. The place of the door in the design of this room should look organic and beautiful.

Installation requirements

Installing a sliding door to separate the kitchen and living room has a number of limitations:

• heat sources must be located at least one meter from the canvas;
• The structure should not be exposed to water (splashes when washing dishes, etc.);
• There should be no additional vertical load (a mezzanine cannot be installed above the sliding door for storing household items, etc.).

Otherwise, the installation requirements remain the same as for other rooms. An installation example is discussed in detail in the video below.

Installation in a “pencil case” with the construction of a niche:

Kitchen renovation: Plasterboard partition and installation of sliding doors

Installation of a “coupe” without bottom rail:

Sliding door installation by Empire Grand

Photos of kitchen doors

PVC

Plastic and metal-plastic structures are used not only as balcony blocks and windows. They have also found their application for entrance and interior doors. Most often they are installed in office and administrative buildings, banks and shopping centers. However, PVC doors, simple or reinforced with a metal profile, are excellent for installation in an apartment, in particular in the kitchen. Such designs have the following qualities:

• heat and sound insulation;
• tightness;
• wear resistance and durability;
• attractive appearance;
• high degree of moisture resistance;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• resistance to mechanical damage;
• easy care.

Disadvantages include a limited selection of colors. But this is not too critical, given that variety is achieved not only through the choice of color. The appearance also depends on the design of the door, the choice of a completely blank leaf or models with glass inserts, etc.

The difference between plastic and metal-plastic structures is the presence in the second case of a metal profile. It increases the strength of the structure, but makes the product more expensive.

In addition to metal-plastic doors, PVC doors are often called structures made on the basis of wooden frames, covered with MDF panels and covered with a polyvinyl chloride film on top. These are economy category doors that have decent quality for their price. They are moisture resistant, withstand temperature changes and are airtight.

IMPORTANT! Some doors with PVC film are produced hollow. This significantly reduces the cost of production, but negatively affects the reliability of the door, as well as its heat and sound insulation properties. Therefore, when choosing a door, make sure that there is a filler inside that can provide the desired qualities of the door.