Internal Doors – Its Style And Purposes Of Usage

Houses tend to have several interior doors throughout them, each with usually several functions. Based on the construction types these are of two types.

· Flush Doors

These are the simplest type with a flat surface. These are inexpensive. They tend to be available as both solid and hollow core doors.

· Panel Doors

These doors offer more interest, appeal and detail. These are simply divided into panels or different panes. They have a frame and then have panels built into them. The panels can run horizontally or vertically. These can be completely wooden or have panels of glass. They can also be solid or hollow core.

There are numerous styles of doors to consider. Few of them are:

1. Hinged Doors are the most popular type of door in houses today. The door features hinges on one side to allow it to swing open and close.

2. Sliding Doors are most commonly found in homes with an Asian design to them. These doors slide open instead of swinging open. They move in a horizontal motion, usually by gliding along a track that’s mounted either on the base of the floor or on the upper portion of the frame.

3. Internal Folding Doors or Bi-fold doors are ideal for closets or in areas with limited space. When the door is pulled open, it folds into two portions that jut outwards.

4. Bypass Doors are somewhat like a sliding door, but they slide on a track along the upper portion of the door. These can create more room within a space.

5. Pocket or Hidden Doors are a fantastic tool when we need to save space. In these doors, the door is built into the wall next to it.

6. Barn Doors look tend to have slats or pieces of wood linked together. They create a rustic look in the home, though they do not have to be true barn doors.

7. Internal French Doors have a unique look in that they tend to be two doors, usually with glass panes, that open up into a space. The two doors tend to open at the center where they meet, creating a large opening as they swing away from each other.

8. Pivot Doors have a unique hinge in the center of the door frame. This allows the door to pivot on that hinge to open in either direction depending on the way the user pushes or pulls the door.

9. Dutch Doors are unique and often called stable doors, such as those found in a horse stable. These are often just half-high doors, divided horizontally in half to allow the bottom portion and the top portion to open.

While we may simply close the door for privacy, they also provide a bit of soundproofing. They can also play a role in terms of blocking off areas for kids to keep them safe.