Sliding Interior Partition Doors

Modern technologies and developments make contemporary constructions not only functional, beautiful, and durable. The variety of materials and hardware allows partitions to fit into any style and format of a room. Let's talk more about these constructions today.

Sliding Partition Doors: How and Where to Use

The main function of using a partition is zoning and dividing a room into separate mini-spaces. Even for planning a separate room. These constructions are unique in that they can be applied both in large spaces and small apartments.

Studios - another option for organic use of a partition. There are no specific rules for installing such constructions. Designers suggest choosing a zone to separate and select a partition that matches the style, color, and complexity of the construction.

Design: Natalia Chayka, Grigory Sevastyanov, Studio 8

Advantages of Sliding Constructions

Sliding constructions have many significant advantages. Among the main ones are:

1. Installing reflective glass surfaces allows you to visually increase the space of an apartment;
   
2. High-quality glass does not require additional protection. The partition is quite strong and not afraid of extraordinary situations that can occur in any home;
   
3. Easy maintenance. Such doors are easy to wipe and clean, they do not require special expensive products;
   
4. Doors highlight the overall room background, emphasizing the uniqueness of the created project;
   
5. Practicality of installation. When planning, the door can be installed so that it does not interfere. The construction can open into a gypsum board partition or parallel to the wall. This saves space significantly;
   
6. The construction allows maximum light to pass through. This makes life easier if the room is not on the sunny side;
   
7. The novelty of glass remains even after long-term use;
   
8. Different decoration options. Professionals offer a wide selection of patterns and designs to apply to the surface.
   

Design: Oksana Oleynik

Ways to Divide Space

For apartments where different zones are located on one area, partitions are a necessary solution. The first priority is separating the kitchen from the dining room. The partition reliably protects guests and residents from cooking odors, steam, and noise. This is the most well-known method of separating the kitchen from the living room.

In one-room apartments, a question often arises about where to place sleeping areas and the living room with a hallway. A partition construction is an excellent way to solve this task. The construction will separate the space where the bed stands from the area where the sofa, TV, and bookshelf are located.

Design: Pavel Alexeev

Materials of Manufacture

For manufacturing constructions, chipboard and MDF are used. Sometimes partitions are made even from wooden slats and plywood. However, this option is more suitable for spaces not visible in daily life. Those who prefer ecologically clean materials can also rest assured, as bamboo, leather, and even painted textiles are suitable for them.

For interesting projects, designers come up with many ready-made and custom samples. Organic glass, plastic, and profile frames are used. Such partitions have a small weight but give the feeling of lightness in small rooms. Especially well-suited are constructions made from colored materials. They are attractive and unconventional. The presented photos of constructions vividly demonstrate the described features.

Design: Tatiana Brimmer

Types of Sliding Mechanisms

There are several types of constructions: sliding, accordion, curved, and screen. Based on installation method, sliding interior partitions come in three types:

1. With a top guide. In this case, there are no thresholds and parts usually attached to the floor;
   
2. With a bottom guide. In this case, several disadvantages of the construction can be noted. The floor-mounted mechanism divides space into two parts. It may interfere with household movement, and dust and small debris can get stuck in the threshold. This type of construction requires careful maintenance;
   
3. With dual guides. These are mounted at the top and bottom. Such mechanisms are needed for folding partitions.
   
   

A wonderful feature of sliding partitions is that when installed, already factory-made roller and guide kits are used. Depending on what panel needs to be installed, the type of sliding system is selected. More details in the photo below.

Design: YUCUBEdesign

Design of Sliding Models

Around a hundred design options for interior partitions can be found in the pages of popular publications about interior design. With each passing year, new versions of constructions appear and innovative solutions that pioneers offer to bring into life. To successfully choose a ready-made option for your home, it is necessary to determine in which direction the particular construction appeals to you. It is important to remember that when installing openings for interior constructions, the vertical and horizontal deviation should not exceed 3 mm. The frame decoration must also be planned in advance.

It is important that everything harmonizes and looks cohesive. For example, if the overall style of the room is minimalism, then the opening remains virtually unframed with clear and strict lines. For classical styles in decoration, materials that match the construction are usually used. If there is a need to visually increase space, decorators recommend choosing partitions with mirror surfaces.

The reflecting effect can work wonders. In other variants, matte coating, plastic, and tempered glass are appropriate. Glass has many patterns and designs. Professionals also offer laser engraving where unique inscriptions and decorations can be created. Photo printing is especially popular for decoration. Various images suit any style. The photo below shows possible options.

Design: Valerie Dzyuba, NIDO Interiors

Modern technologies make room zoning as functional and fast as possible. The aesthetic aspect is also in the second place. Well-combined materials and style choice according to the owner’s preference solve many problems. It is not necessary to choose an expensive variant of the construction; a budget option can be just as good as an expensive analog.

High-tech sliding interior partitions are not only universal solutions for renovating a space but also elegant decorative elements in the entire apartment interior. If the room is small, such a construction will save from noise, odors, and unwanted eyes.

Examples of Interior Partitions in Ready Projects