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Variety of designs

Doors are classified in different ways.
The first determining factor is the installation location; It distinguishes between entrance and interior models. The latter differ in design; The most popular are swing (single- and double-leaf) and sliding models. White doors in a modern style can have a smooth or paneled surface, be solid or glazed. Glass inserts differ in shape design, size and type of glass: transparent or frosted, it is often decorated with engraving.

For the kitchen, models with transparent glass are usually chosen, for the bathroom - solid or with a small frosted glass insert. A light model with a stained glass insert can decorate the living room or dining room.

Fittings and other decorative elements help diversify the design of a light door structure. For example, a door leaf in a classic bedroom or living room will be decorated with elegant handles and patina. This door design will become an independent decorative element.

Interesting stylistic solutions

A timeless idea for remodeling a house is to install light-colored door panels in a retro style between rooms. For example, a model with glass, which foreign designers literally call the “sunlight door,” would fit ideally between the hallway and the living room. To prevent it from looking simple and inconspicuous, the glass can be painted using stained glass techniques or you can do it even simpler - transfer drawings or ornaments from decoupage cards.

White interior doors in the interior of a bedroom or kitchen will look no less beautiful and unusual. If the sleeping room is decorated in a modern style, then you can place a creative detail on the doors - for example, a sign that says “do not disturb”. This option will not work with the kitchen, so the best decoration for a white kitchen door would be a flower or laurel wreath.

Entrance group with glass inserts

In most interiors, white doors with an original design look good:

with different inserts - glass, plastic, metal;
wood effect - with carved elements, imitation of the texture of valuable species;
glossy - suitable for modern stylistic solutions;
with patina - look good in an art deco interior;
tall - it is better to decorate them with insert elements;
barn doors - such doors look appropriate in the bedroom and living room;
aged - ideal for loft-style rooms.

Hinged doors for a spacious room with tiles and dark wallpaper

Opaque glass inserts in interior double-leaf structures

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White interior doors

Such models will easily fit into the decor of any room. To prevent the design from seeming too simple, the door leaf can be decorated with original fittings made of any material. The classic style can be complemented with elegantly shaped golden handles. The brutality is emphasized by handles made of cast iron; plastic models can be placed in a teenager’s room.

Ornaments and designs on the surface of the door leaf and glass inserts will also add originality.

Light doors with stained glass fit well into a small room.

Stained glass windows will let in daylight, making the environment brighter and lighter, which will visually increase the space. Such models are usually placed between the corridor and the hall.

White color does not overload the environment. Makes it lighter and more elegant. If you install light door structures in a narrow corridor, the space will seem more spacious and have a more solemn appearance.

Designers like to use this option when the color of the wall matches the tone of the door; they merge, creating the impression of a solid wall without doorways. In this way, the room seems more spacious and brighter.

The light color with darkened glass looks contrasting and stands out against the general background. Therefore, it is necessary that there is an element in the environment that will balance the bright shades. So that the door does not dominate the surrounding interior.

The door leaf with corrugated glass is very beautiful and does not attract much attention. White is a universal color that allows it to be used in minimalist, high-tech and ostentatiously pompous styles.

If you have difficulty choosing the color of a door for a complex interior, a good option is to install a white model.

Their main feature, that they do not stand out against the general background, fades into the background.

Style combinations

White doors can be found in many apartment designs. This was made possible due to the multifunctional appearance of the door surfaces. Designers highlight a number of win-win decor options.

Bleached oak is most often used in the classical style . Products with convex inserts and carved elements are recognized as the most relevant. This framing can be supplemented with moldings or pilasters.

Models without unnecessary decorations are suitable for modernist or neoclassical projects. Ascetic openings are often found in the decor of Scandinavian and Mediterranean interiors, for which white is the fundamental color.

Simple items with wear and tear are perfect for country style In a rustic style, completely different models would look appropriate: MDF, bleached oak, plastic doors with a pattern imitating wood texture.

The surface can be glossy, semi-matte, rough. A white entrance will perfectly complement the aesthetics of Provence and shabby chic , which is characterized by the use of light and pastel colors.

Modern interiors are also no stranger to light-colored doors. For example, any variations are suitable for the Art Nouveau style

A similar situation arises in the fusion and art deco styles (real photos of this design can be seen below). In the high-tech direction, glossy doors with massive metal fittings will look impressive.

Advantages and disadvantages

A white door always looks elegant, on any walls, with different colors.

pros:

Attractive look with any fittings.
Large selection of models.
Visually expands and lengthens the wall.
Emphasizes the style and architecture of the building.

Minuses:

a light door gets dirty quickly, dirty spots and dust are very noticeable against a light background;
Frequent care required;
must be under a canopy that will protect it from weather conditions, rain and snow.

But all these are mere trifles compared to the beauty it gives.

Black and white

The contrast of two completely opposite colors makes the room bright and unusual. Smooth lines create an atmosphere of order and rigor. These types are chosen by creative individuals, as well as young people.

Let's consider several options:

deaf;
with glass;

Two-tone models are perfect for a bedroom; white doors with black frosted glass will look luxurious. Models with partial glass inserts, with two parallel black glass strips, look beautiful.

Suitable for a minimalist style that emphasizes simplicity and functionality. The use of black, white and gray tones emphasizes rigor and order.

Sliding models look good in living rooms, where black glass occupies most of the structure, decorated with white painting. A wonderful option when, when closed, they form one whole.

The option in the form of a chessboard with black and white squares is suitable for spacious rooms. The combination of glossy and matte material looks original. But this design must be used carefully. Otherwise, the room turns out to be too bright, and it will be difficult to stay in it for a long time. Suitable for bright and large rooms with different decor and patterns.

Openings with a white base and black inserts are perfect for the kitchen; stripes will look good. The original option is when the door structure is white on one side and black on the other, with the dark color being on the inside of the room. It's practical and unusual.

Glossy models are a new trend and quite popular. They easily combine with any interior, always look festive and elegant, eliminate bulkiness and make even a small room more spacious. A good solution for residential buildings, as well as offices and cottages.

Modern models

Modern fashion dictates clear rules - the simpler the better. Therefore, if you love the minimalist style, now is your time. Doubts about the model? Choose an absolutely smooth white canvas and you definitely won’t go wrong. They are now at the peak of popularity.

By the way, if you abandon the portal and match the color of the door exactly to the color of the walls, you will add another 100 fashion points to the interior. But when you want more expressiveness, stripes are the ideal solution. Unobtrusive, but at the same time making the door more noticeable.

Neutral models will also look good - with a moderate number of panels, narrow portals and matte simple handles. Depending on the interior, they will look more classic or more modern - and this is their undeniable advantage. These doors are suitable for you if you like to change your interior style often.

As for the models that can be called sharply fashionable in the 2022 season, these are sliding doors and doors without handles. We will discuss options for using them below.

Door material

the following materials are most often used

Wooden.
Metal (steel).
Plastic.

A competent and thoughtful choice of material, taking into account taste preferences, operational features and financial factors, will meet expectations and provide maximum service life of the canvas.

What wall color should I choose for the doors?

The combination of the color palette of doors with walls lined with wallpaper, plaster, tiles or other finishing materials can be contrasting, monochromatic or monochrome.

White

Thanks to this merging effect, it is possible to disguise the door structures and give the room a very spacious and almost limitless look.

Grey

This color tandem will be an excellent solution for those who want to get a not too bright design, but at the same time dilute and refresh a slightly austere interior.

Yellow

It is a fairly common alliance, which is especially suitable for small rooms with a lack of natural light.

Beige

An elegant and discreet tandem, where both shades do not create contrast, but only favorably emphasize and muffle each other.

Brown

The classic combination of pure, incredibly simple snow-white color with a natural and natural brown or chocolate shade creates an original and charming design.

Wallpaper styles for the hallway

Eco style. Combines plant motifs that have a beneficial effect on relaxation from everyday worries.
Modern. Non-standard shapes, bold solutions and plain wallpaper will add light and space to the hallway.
Retro. Muted tones and pastel wallpaper motifs go especially well with light doors, which are an integral part of the style.

A successful combination of light-colored door materials and wallpaper in the hallway will transform the design of the room beyond recognition, without affecting the functionality of the room, but only expanding it.

Decor and accessories

Varieties of decor and accessories for white canvases.

Golden pens

The golden hue has a noble, slightly subdued shine that adds a touch of warmth to any room.

Black pens

They are the embodiment of style and, in combination with a classic white door, create a truly harmonious composition.

Platband

With the help of such a special frame as cashing, it is possible to give the door structure integrity and organicity. Black, brown, beige or other bright and colorful trims are a win-win option for decorating white canvases.

Choosing a skirting board

The plinth is selected in accordance with the following interior parameters:

In the case when the doors have a light color scheme, and you have awarded the floor with a contrasting dark shade, then the baseboard must be chosen in light colors.
If your doors are dark and the floor is light, then the plinth can be made in both versions.

It should be noted that most often the baseboard completely matches the shade of the floor covering.

This element is also inherent in white coloring. This gives it neutrality in relation to other interior details, which is very practical from a design point of view.

However, by and large, it does not matter what color scheme the specified component is in, since its role in creating comfort is secondary.

The photo shows in what tone variations the plinth can be made.

Door design

With the help of various designs, you can turn white door leaves into a real art object.

With inserts

The structures are decorated with two types of inserts:

Mirrored. Regular, tinted or patterned mirror inserts visually increase the area of the room and make it more aesthetically attractive.
Glass. Such inserts give the product more lightness and airiness, due to which the door structures do not weigh down the space and bring more light into the room.

Functional and aesthetic white doors with inserts can not only provide zoning and isolation of a room, but also become a full-fledged decorative element that harmoniously supports the chosen style solution.

Under the tree

The elite look of a white wood-look door structure will give the interior a special color and sophistication. Such an independent decorative element will perfectly complement any style solution.

With patina

Such paintings look especially unique. By removing the top layers, the natural structure of the wood becomes more pronounced and acquires a contrasting pattern.

Glossy

Gloss not only adds a reflective effect to the product, but also further emphasizes its lightness. White lacquer models make the furnishings attractively beautiful and sophisticated.

Matte

They have a matte, smooth and slightly rough surface; such laconic products can be solid or have inserts made of various glass.

What is better not to combine white door panels with?

A successful color combination sets the mood of the room and creates coziness. But, if the colors are chosen unprofessionally, the atmosphere can become tense. Despite the fact that white goes with everything, designers have a few tips on where they will look out of place.

Advice one. A room with ivory-colored walls, which against the background of a snow-white door panel will look dirty and outdated. Especially if such a stop is complemented by red-brown or dark beige flooring.
Tip two. Bathroom with floral design. A light door in this case will become a nondescript detail that will add a rustic style. Just not the kind of hillbilly that the world calls “Provence” or country, but provincial and tasteless.
Tip three. Completely dark interior. If there is not a drop of light in the room, except for the door, then such an interior can be considered unsuccessful. The main rule for stylish room design is several pieces of the same color. For example, if the bedroom has a dark floor, then the same curtains will be in harmony with it, and when using bright colors to decorate the walls, decorative elements (vases, coasters, pillows on the sofa) should be decorated with the same color.

Hallway

The hallway should be beautiful and cozy, because it is what gives the first impression of the house. It is advisable that this be a bright room, and not a dark, narrow corridor. With the help of white openings and light colors in the design of the room, you can visually expand it.

Usually the hallway does not have windows, so it needs good lighting; light walls and a door will be a good design solution.

White hallway in eco style

Many people are afraid of this option because of the impracticality of white, especially in the entrance door area, but this is easy to fix. You can cover the walls with washable vinyl wallpaper and easily wipe away dirt. Any furniture also requires careful care.

A small hallway requires minimalism in furniture. A good solution is a glossy surface.

White openings are used in many styles; modern Scandinavian style will give a feeling of airiness. Natural wood colored floors are great; they will highlight the whiteness of the walls and doors.

If you want to dilute the decor with a little bright colors, you can lay a rug with a floral pattern at the entrance; you can hang photographs with multi-colored frames on the walls.

We dilute the interior with photographs on the wall

What doesn't go with white doors?

There are some points in which door structures of this color are inappropriate:

When the walls are ivory-colored, in combination with white they will seem gloomy, as if unwashed.
An unsuccessful combination with floors of a bright brown tone or a dark beige shade.
If the walls are decorated with plants or flowers, light openings will give the feeling of a country house, and will lose their grace.
It is a mistake to install a door structure of this color if there is nothing white in the interior.

When thinking about the design of a room, it’s worth considering these tips so that you don’t have to renovate it later.

Bright wallpaper for a fun design

Doors without handles

Another trend is doors without handles. They can be opened by pressing or using a special recess in the decorative element. To prevent such doors from looking too massive, they are often made with a very thin strip of glass.

In bathrooms, this technique is convenient because it is immediately clear whether there is anyone inside or not. The doors will definitely create a sensation, because they are somewhat reminiscent of the interior of spaceships from science fiction films. But keep in mind that you will have to explain how to use them to each new guest.

Where to start renovating the hallway

Not all owners of urban and suburban real estate know where to start repair work in the corridor. Some people first wallpaper the walls (pictured), others try to first change the interior and entrance doors. Who is right in such a situation?

Professionals are convinced that first you need to start replacing the doors. Since difficulties may arise during the installation of new doors, it is better not to rush into gluing decorative materials. The photo shows an option for decorating a hallway with dark doors.

In order to obtain a unified hallway style after completing all the decorative and finishing work, you need to match the light wallpaper with dark furniture (to match the color of the interior doors).

To install the panel in a doorway, it is important to use plasterboard to sew up all the voids between the hole and the door frame before proceeding with gluing the walls with new finishing materials.

If you put up wallpaper before installing the door, you will have to remove it, wasting time on double work and losing money.

White doors with glass

Glass in the production of modern doors is no longer used as often as before. But if without it the doors seem too “heavy” to you, then you can easily find several interesting options to choose from.

In this case, fashion does not tolerate halftones: if you want to use glass, then there should be a lot of it. No inserts on 1/4 of the canvas. And one more condition - the glass must be transparent, without darkening, much less patterns.

These can be models with one large glass insert, or glass separated by panels. The narrower the wood inserts, the more fashionable your door will look.

Doors with glass are perfect for apartments that are not located on the sunny side. They will help retain as much light as possible. And in combination with white color they will also expand the space.

By the way, you can use not only glass, but also mirrors in door decoration. Especially when it comes to a dressing room or living room. But in the room where you relax, the abundance of mirror surfaces can be annoying.

Advantages and disadvantages

As we have already noted, one of the main advantages of choosing white doors is that they fit into absolutely any style. In addition, they will go well with almost any color scheme.

Another plus is that white color visually increases the space, which means it will make even a small room a little more voluminous. And the spacious hall will turn into real royal chambers.

Contrary to stereotypes, fingerprints on white doors will not be as noticeable as on dark surfaces. However, this rule does not apply to pollution. White doors do require a little more maintenance than others, but that’s where their disadvantages end.

White interior doors to apartments in different styles

We have already talked about the versatility of the white shade; doors in this design will always attract attention. They fill the interior with tenderness and purity. Let's look at the design of the room using the example of several styles in which white surfaces will delight with their splendor.

Classic design and white interior doors

Classic interior is sophistication and luxury; it has been used by different peoples and cultures. The task of door structures is to emphasize the color scheme of the room or play on contrast:

for the classics of the Scandinavian style, the main role is given to light tones;
English classics - white classic doors will add completeness to the design, emphasizing the spirit of aristocracy combined with nobility.

Country and Provence style and white doors

For romantic Provence or rustic country, when choosing a material, it is important that it does not burden the interior, but, on the contrary, fills it with lightness and naturalness. It is white interior doors, for example, made of ash, that will give the atmosphere homely comfort and coziness, make it simple and warm.

Color combination - doors, wallpaper, baseboards, floors and furniture

Are you planning to renovate, but are not sure whether you are choosing the right color schemes for certain interior details?
This article is aimed at helping you cope with this task. Now we are going to talk about the different variations of room design, as well as what color certain objects and surfaces should have in order to coexist in absolute harmony. However, before we begin, it should be noted that in this matter everything is entirely individual, so we will consider only general rules, based on which you can transform your home, making it attractive, original and cozy.

Photo in the interior of the apartment

Design options for various rooms.

Hallway and corridor

Modern and versatile doors in a snow-white shade will make the hallway design more complete and holistic, and will be an excellent solution especially for narrow corridors.

Bathroom and toilet

Matte, glossy models, in combination with glass, steel, bronze and gold-plated fittings or products with an unusual texture, will dilute the bathroom design and make it unusual.

Kitchen

Interior doors from crisp white to dirty gray tones, ivory-colored canvases, products made of wood and MDF or models decorated with frosted or stained glass undoubtedly become a decorative component of the entire kitchen space.

Living room

Models decorated with patterns, carvings or designs that echo furniture items and textiles, hinged panels complemented by glass inserts, metal and plastic elements, as well as doors with gold-plated or chrome-plated fittings, selected in accordance with the style of the room, are perfect for the living room.

Bedroom

Smooth designs in the form of single-leaf, double-leaf or sliding models, made of wood and MDF or decorated with glass, will fit especially harmoniously into the bedroom interior.

Wardrobe

Here it would be appropriate to use practical and convenient wooden, plastic or made of MDF and chipboard, sliding doors, accordion-type models, folding, slatted structures that are lightweight or products with mirror inserts.