Which Doors Do Designers Choose for Their Projects

What kind of door should it be, should it stand out against the wall — we reviewed projects by professional designers and realized there are no rules, creativity is welcome. The most popular options we show you.

White

If it's about doors, the most universal option is a white door panel with white surrounds. Moderately formal, modern, and looks great in any style. If the walls are colored, the door will stand out, and on light-colored walls — it will blend completely with the wall.

Design: Enjoy home

Design: Bureau Rorte Rouge

Design: Art Group

Design: Archibeyou

In Wall Color

This option is for those who don’t want to draw attention to the doors. There's a nuance: if you plan to paint the door panel or buy a ready-made door, first choose the door, and then select the paint or wallpaper — not the other way around.

Design: Elena Bodrova

Design: Enjoy Home

Design: Soul Concrete

Design: Ze-Moov Home

With Contrasting Surrounds

The door panel and surround don’t have to be the same color. For example, in this interior, a black surround acts as a decorative element and complements other black contrasting elements.

Design: Karina Rimik

With Glass Inserts

In spaces where privacy is not necessary, you can use doors with glass elements instead of solid panels. They look light, modern, and very beautiful.

Design: Materia 174

Sliding Doors

The advantage of sliding doors is that they don’t obstruct passage, you won’t bump into them in the dark, and generally, they can be fully opened to free up space. The door can slide into the wall (into a slot), or it can be surface-mounted. In the latter case, plan no wardrobes or furniture against the wall.

Design: Elena Bodrova

Design: Svetlana Yurkova

Hidden Doors

Modern technology allows making doors as unobtrusive as possible — without surrounds, at the same level as the wall, with matching finishes such as wallpaper, paint, plaster, or wood. A great option if you want to divert attention from the door.

Design: Olga Rubejkina

Design: Maxim Novinkov

Design: Lauri Brothers

Design: Ruetemple

Design: Maria Cherkasova

Design: Dasha Ukhlinova

Glass Doors

Fully glass doors in apartments are quite rare — that’s what makes them look even more striking. For example, designers from the architecture studio Chado used a frosted glass door in a bathroom located in the bedroom. An interesting solution.