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The article discusses veneer — a well-known and popular material. You've probably already heard about some of its properties, while others you'll read for the first time.

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What is Veneer?

Veneer is a practical alternative to solid wood that does not deform due to temperature and humidity fluctuations and is easy to maintain.

Moreover, veneered doors are visually perceived as solid wood doors, yet they have a lightweight door leaf structure and cost less.

In essence, veneer is thin but large-area plates cut from solid wooden logs using special equipment.

This type of finishing has an excellent appearance and unique noble texture. The pattern of the plates depends on the type of wood, the way it is cut, the arrangement and size of annual rings.

Doors in Veneer from UNION in the Project of Studio 'AZBUKA Dom Studio'

Vitaliy Bitiev, 'AZBUKA Dom Studio': we often use doors in veneer — doors that look like wooden, add charm and style to the interior, appear expensive, make the interior eco-friendly and pleasant for people. If the task is to create an impression of a wider space, we make doors with horizontally oriented veneer. If the goal is to visually raise the ceiling, we use vertically oriented veneer.

What Are the Advantages of Veneer?

There are many advantages to this material. In addition to the more affordable price of veneer doors compared to solid wood:

— They possess exceptional texture and pattern. From an aesthetic point of view, veneer is on par with wooden items and retains their noble and refined appearance for many years.

Doors in Veneer from UNION in the Project by M. Novinskiy. Hinged and Sliding Doors in Frame.

Mikhail Novinskiy, MNdesign: while searching for images for this article, we discovered that we rarely used doors in veneer lately.

General trends move towards intentional minimalism, and we often take the simple path by using doors that match wall color or monochrome ones.

At the same time, we actively use natural and organic textures and materials, and in this regard, a large surface of a door made of veneer undoubtedly has its beauty and appeal, allowing one to showcase and emphasize the expressive texture of wood.

A door in veneer that reaches the ceiling can have particular beauty. I think such an oversight should be corrected and doors in veneer should be used more frequently in the future.

Doors in Veneer from UNION in the Project of Architectural Studio 'Buro'82'

— They offer high sound insulation. UNION has released the FILOMURO LUX collection in veneer with door leaves of unique thickness — 60 mm. These doors provide enhanced sound insulation and look very solid.

Besides, these doors feature a so-called 'threshold', which also increases noise absorption.

The threshold is a small protrusion along the entire length of the door leaf edge, also known as a 'flange' or 'quarter'.

This seemingly insignificant detail, when correctly executed, creates a variety of useful advantages.

Kristina Simonenko and Ekaterina Sarakuła, 'Buro'82': in our new project, we used ceiling-height doors in veneer finishing — they create an accent on white corridor walls and harmonize perfectly with the rest of the furniture. The value lies in the versatility of veneer and the ability to select appropriate door finishes that do not deviate from the interior concept.

— They remain relevant for many years. Thanks to their decorative qualities, veneer enables the realization of even the most daring design concepts.

— They are eco-friendly. By choosing veneer, we improve overall ecological conditions. For instance, in an apartment, it is a completely non-toxic natural material. In nature, it preserves resources, reducing deforestation.

Design: UNION

There are infinite variations of veneer patterns, shades, and finishes.

Veneer finish options from UNION:

Makassar

Rovere Antico

Ebano

Mirto Perla

Dark Grey Lati

Mogano

What's New at UNION?

Technology does not stand still. The UNION company, one of the leaders in interior doors, was among the first to offer its customers doors with cross-directional veneer finishing, combining craftsmanship traditions with modern manufacturing.

Under the hands of artisans, valuable wood species like oak, myrtle, walnut, or ebony are arranged into incredibly beautiful patterns.

Look for yourself — it's a work of art!

Mikhail Novinskiy, MNdesign: such a door can become an even more expressive element and interior accent. At the same time, such intentional decoration obliges — it demands thoughtful and meaningful design choices so that it doesn't look like 'decoration for decoration's sake'. But if applied skillfully, the effect is very interesting.

Now imagine such a door leaf without stiles, on a hidden frame, with a thin aluminum profile around the perimeter, reaching the ceiling height, and even with a handle matching the door leaf or aluminum profile color!

Valeriya Moskaleva, Designer and Decorator: in a new project, I used a door made of cross-directional veneer as an accent in the room.

In essence, a door made using such technique becomes a 'painting' in the interior and draws attention. Additionally, the UNION collection includes about six types of veneer orientations, which helps designers easily incorporate such doors into projects. They can be placed in both modern and classical interiors.

Agree, it's incredibly effective! Doors with various 'shirts' in veneer will not only fit well into modern and classical styles but also become the main focal points that attract attention and create a unique atmosphere, just like real works of art that never go out of fashion.

Do you agree?

Cover Design: Irina Bebeshina's Project