When selecting internal doors for your home, you may find yourself drawn in by a range of impressive designs and styles. While that’s totally understandable, you may be doing yourself a disservice in the long run: everyone has been to a friend or relative’s house only to discover that their home looks worse overall because of poor stylistic choices, doors included.
To ensure that your home looks pleasant for you, retains resale value, and has maximum functionality, it’s always worth investing in quality internal doors. Here, let's talk about some of the key design trends for doors in modern homes.
Minimalist
Minimalist design has taken the lead in recent years, meaning that the most modern homes and restoration projects will take full advantage of this stripped-back design ethos.
In modern homes, this typically means that any decoration is removed from the door itself, leading to simple, functional wood panels and utilitarian handles. While this might sound a little spartan, it’s seeing a lot of popularity thanks to the way that it removes visual clutter from a home. Having a straightforward door at a threshold doesn’t distract from the purpose of a given room, whether that’s something calm like a bedroom, or something more deliberate, like a home gym.
Rustic
In perhaps the other extreme to the minimalist designs mentioned above, rustic, nature-inspired doors have seen a rise in popularity in recent years. Typically, this can mean that a door will feature a design perhaps a little reminiscent of a fence - wooden cross beams filled out with thinner planks to create an opaque barrier.
Perhaps more integral to the design, though, is the basic-looking metalwork that these doors feature. Often, the hinges can be oversized for the door they’re on, with natural black iron and steel forming bold design elements. This is often enhanced by the handles and locks on these doors - even these more intricate parts can be created with black iron to lead to a simple aesthetic.
Typically, these doors have a more niche appeal than any other design, but that niche has maintained its stability over many years. If you’re creating a farmhouse-style home, then more rustic doors could be a great option.
Traditional
Traditional door designs have maintained their popularity well due to the fact that they balance the two schools of design mentioned above. The simple panel construction is minimal and straightforward, while also combining with unpainted wood, accent colour handles, and hinges to create an eye-catching piece.
These doors, typically composed of four or six panels cut into a sturdy door, continue to appeal with their timeless warmth. These doors can be a great design choice if you’re making a home in which you wish to strike a balance. Their balance between sleek design and neutral wood tones typically leads to a wholesome yet functional aesthetic.
While trends in internal door design continue to fluctuate, it's clear that there are designs destined to be in homes for many years. Ensure that your home brings you joy by ensuring that the internal doors speak to your favourite design elements.
