Internal Door Ideas for your Home

If you are looking for traditional or contemporary internal door ideas for your home, this guide is designed to inspire and open new doors for you. Internal doors not only enable you to give you privacy in your home, they are practical too because they can help prevent heat loss and reduce your energy bills – something we are all keen to do.

French doors, fire doors, bi-fold doors, double doors. Doors with glass, 2, 3, 4 or 6 panels. Natural wood or laminate. Black, white, grey, ivory or natural. There are so many options out there. But let’s look at some of the key internal door ideas for your home. You can then decide which is best for you according to the look you want to achieve, the use of the room and also your budget.

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Internal door materials and finishes

Internal doors are made of various materials and are available with different finishes so there’s likely to be several that will suit your colour scheme and budget. Popular timbers for doors include oak, walnut, ash, poplar or pine. Laminates also give you the look of wood but at a more cost-effective price-point.

In terms of finishes, you can buy internal doors which are fully finished, pre-finished, primed or unfinished. This gives you the ability to choose how you want your door to finally look.

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Classic Panel Doors

Of all the internal door ideas we will explore, we’re going to start with one of the most popular… classic panel doors. These are your traditional timber doors which have a number of panels. These usually have either 2 or 4 panels and they are perfect if you want to achieve a timeless look that you will often find in not only period properties but modern new builds, too.

These types of internal doors are usually made from natural wood or are laminated.

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Glazed Doors

Glass has been used in doors since Victorian times, so it is not just for contemporary internal doors. Glazed doors, whether clear, obscure, and decorative is fantastic because it lets light into your home and between rooms. They open up the space. If you are looking for ideas for internal doors that incorporate glass, there is an incredible choice. Some have partial glazing, others have multiple glazing panels. From traditional 2 and 4 paneled doors to Crittall-style doors that maximise light, interesting shapes of glass and bold designs – you can make a real statement with glazed internal doors.

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Double & French Doors

If you really want to make an entrance, double doors, or French doors, are the way to go. Of all the internal door ideas, glazed double doors, bring a certain elegance to a room. From Victorian and Regency to modern and minimal, they are perfect for connecting dining and living areas, especially if the doorway is a wide one.

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Flush Doors

If you are looking for contemporary internal doors, flush doors fit the bill. These have a perfectly smooth flat surface without any panelling and give a sleek, minimalist look. The surfaces can either have a wood laminate or veneer with an interesting texture or can be painted in whatever colour you prefer. They give you the opportunity to be really bold with colour if you want to make an impact. Flush doors are often more affordable, too.

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Industrial Style Doors

Strong industrial has been very popular in interiors in recent years, in particular, the Crittall-style. These feature thin black frames and clear glass to give a bold look and unobstructive views between internal spaces. This style is perfect for loft apartments, contemporary homes or creating a contrast in period properties.

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Bi-Fold Doors

Bi-fold internal doors are real space savers. Because they fold into themselves, rather than opening out, of all the many internal door ideas, they are amongst the most intelligent choice. They are perfect for cupboards, utility rooms and ensuites as they don’t require a lot of floor space. Double bi-fold doors are also ideal for opening up larger areas in a modern way.

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Fire Doors

Safety is a priority and fire doors are essential to protect your home against fire. Don’t worry though, you needn’t abandon your design ideas for internal doors as fire doors are available in a variety of styles that will match or compliment your existing standard doors. All certified fire resisting doors are manufactured to comply with regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. They are designed to stay shut when not in use. Plus there are intumescent strips designed to provide a fire and smoke seal for fire rated timber, composite and metal doors.

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Conservatory Doors

Stuck for internal conservatory door ideas? There are plenty of great solutions out there. Double and bi-folding doors are the ideal solution. These are perfect for wide entrances and as they are glazed, they let the sunshine from your conservatory flood into your internal living areas.

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Internal Door Colour Ideas

Doors are a blank canvas. You can use them to express yourself and they be an integral part of your design theme. You can choose to go natural and let the organic feel of wood to shine through. Alternatively, you can opt for a primed door and paint it to match or complement the colour scheme of your interiors. Many internal doors are also available pre-primed in white, grey and black. Very on-trend at the moment are black doors, and there are many black interior door ideas out there in a wide variety of designs and finishes from glazed Crittall-style doors, paneled, ridged or with a wooden grain texture.

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If you’ve any questions regarding internal doors, or want any additional information about the products we sell at Howarth, please visit your local Howarth branch, or contact our customer services on the number 01472 907051.

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