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# **Everything You Need to Know about the Doors Used in Home Interiors**

You have finally put your finishing touches on the construction plan for your dream house and know that a fair share of envious glances is coming your house’s way. How about learning about the kinds of doors used in home interiors so you can pick the right fit for your home? There are more options than those traditional wooden doors in the market today. Let’s look at a few choice options and how they are made.

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## Types of Doors for Home Interiors 

* Panel doors

Commonly made of wood, panel doors are the typical kind seen in most buildings. Multiple panels of wood are fitted together to make the door, with intricate and beautiful carvings on the door to make it more attractive. Since they are sturdy and strong, they are more often used as exterior doors than inside the house. 

* Frame-less Doors

If you have a room that is resplendent in all-white or custom shades, why lose the vibe of it by fitting a door that does not blend in well? Frame-less doors are a great choice that does not call attention to itself and adds to the beauty of the room. The invisible hinges and frame-less build give a minimalist look that can come off as sleek and polished. 

* Sliding & Folding Doors

With panels that move along a track with the help of rollers fitted in the bottom, sliding and folding doors are a novelty that looks great to the eye. Especially apt for large entrances, wooden, aluminium and PVC constructs are available.   

* Flush door
 
Flush doors are the simplest and most affordable option focusing more on being functional than stylish. Commonly seen as plain and devoid of embellishments on both sides, plush doors are a great option for the less frequented rooms.  

## Materials Used for the Doors 

The materials required to make doors are varied and many. The hinges and knobs that usually are made of stainless steel or brass can be common across the various models.

* Modern Wooden Doors

Wooden doors, both plush doors and paneled doors are commonly built using plywood and furnished with paint or lamination. The coating ensures that the door is not targeted by termites, and lasts a long time in all weather conditions. 	

* Glass Doors
 
Built using tempered glass affixed to a steel frame for added support, glass doors are strong and do not break easily. The glass is usually treated for UV protection and hence offers a scenic view day and night.   

* Fibreglass Doors

Fibreglass doors have developed so much that they can easily mimic wooden doors. Made using glass-fibre polymers, they usually have a steel brace for added support and hence are as sturdy as wooden doors.

* Steel & Aluminium Doors
 
As the name implies, these doors are made from strong steel. To be more cost-effective, a thin coating of steel material is applied on a polystyrene or polyurethane base to make the door. Aluminium alloy is used in the case of aluminium doors which have copper, manganese, zinc and other compounds along with aluminium which is the predominant metal.

**Conclusion**

Doors provide the basic level of privacy and is a way to divide space. It is also an object for artistic expression and create a subtle distinctive look. Before you decide the best type of door for your home, consider consulting an [interior design company in Kakkanad, Kerala](https://dlifeinteriors.com/blog/customized-home-interiors-at-kakkanad/) or any other place within your city to help you out. Space, budget, aesthetics etc. factors come into play when selecting the door. So, a design team can help you make the right choices depending on your personal taste and style needs.
