Light Doors in the Interior: Types, Options (40+ Photos)

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages of light doors.

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Light-colored door leaves can give an overloaded interior a lighter, freer look.	They are quite easily soiled, which requires constant maintenance of the door structure.
Models of such shades will always look quite beautiful and original, which makes them suitable for almost all types of rooms.
These designs are an excellent solution for a room with limited space. For example, glossy products allow you to achieve the maximum effect of expanding space.

Advantages and disadvantages of light doors

Just a few years ago, standard designs of door structures were used in the production of interior doors. The color range of the models was also limited - it was almost impossible to find non-standard combinations of bright shades. White doors were a ubiquitous phenomenon in Soviet times. Over time, the market situation changed in the opposite direction - faceless white canvases replaced dark, laconic designs.

Today, light doors in apartment interiors are back in fashion. They don't look banal or somehow faceless. Beige, light brown, gray designs visually expand the space of the room and give the design logical completeness. Few people know what advantages such designs have, but one thing is true - they look impressive with any stylistic decision.

One of the features of light doors is their versatility. Designers claim that white goes well with all other colors, which cannot be said about dark doors.

White is a neutral color that can have a certain tone depending on the color palette of the walls, floors and furniture. This shade also perfectly conveys natural light. You don’t have to spend money on additional decor for the door leaf, because even without it, the door structure will fit perfectly into the interior of the living room, bedroom or children’s room.

The interior with light doors meets modern criteria for the functionality of residential premises. This type of door leaf can be installed in rooms with laminate, carpet, parquet and other types of flooring. Let us also note such an important fact as the optimal combination of such models with white interior items (window frames, furniture, decorative partitions).

Another distinctive feature of light-colored doors in the interior of an apartment is their lightness and airiness of design.

Most apartments in Russian high-rise buildings cannot boast of a large area and the only correct option in this case is the use of light colors in the design. They do not complicate the situation and contribute to a more competent distribution of free space.

Light-colored doors are also characterized by practicality. Many people will rush to dispute this statement, because white or beige interior items require constant care. However, this is not quite true. On white door panels, dust accumulations are not as noticeable as on dark ones.

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Like any design, light interior doors in the interior have advantages and disadvantages of operation. Experts highlight the following practical advantages:

If the interior of the room is too overloaded with bulky furniture, then a white door will make the room more free and light.

Beige, white, light brown and even gray doors in the interior always look very original and beautiful. They are suitable for all types of premises, except offices in a strict business style.

In conditions of limited space in the bedroom, an excellent solution would be to use light-colored door designs. To achieve the maximum expanding effect, we advise you to pay attention to models with a glossy surface.

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Light doors visually make even a small room more spacious

Minuses

The disadvantages of door designs in light shades include their soiling, which is why you have to constantly monitor the cleanliness of the canvas. But modern household products allow you to quickly and inexpensively get rid of a wide variety of contaminants.

Some people consider white to be too simple and banal, especially for decorating residential premises. Here it is worth taking into account the personal preferences of residents and their interests regarding interior design. Let us only note that a nondescript white door can be ennobled with the help of platbands in bright colors and intricate shapes.

Types of interior doors

Door structures are classified into the following types:

Sliding doors.
Harmonic.
Swing.
Tsargovye.

The choice of design is a very important point in interior design, on which the style and appearance of the entire space depends.

The photo shows the entrance to the bedroom, decorated with a glazed accordion door in a light shade.

Basic rules for combining the color and texture of doors in a residential area

Any product made in dark colors has an expensive and elegant appearance. But it’s one thing to purchase a door for your home, and another thing to successfully fit it into the interior. It is very important not to make a mistake with the choice of balance and palette - dark canvases can become both an accent and an addition to the overall design.

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There are several options that have already been tested in practice:

Doors are black. They fit perfectly into an interior where the walls are white and the floor is gray. This is a fairly classic type of design.

Wenge color. It is better to combine such canvases with wallpaper in pastel shades (beige, pale peach, light gray), and the floor should be either the same color as the doors themselves or a light brown shade.

Brown linens. They go better with olive-colored walls; another good solution would be to fit such doors into an interior in beige tones.

Plum, blueberry and eggplant shades. An excellent option is to decorate the room in lilac and pink, but at the same time delicate tones.

Saturated door color: good or bad?

For any interior, this design option can be a good choice. The main thing is not to overdo it in style and create the right balance between dark and light shades. Then even the darkest saturated colors can become a successful accent that will delight and attract attention for a long time.

Pure black doors can also be used. But in this case there are some requirements:

the room should be spacious;
the smaller the furniture, the better;
It is necessary to have decorative elements of the same color;
It is better if the walls are light.

Dark woods

There are several main types of wood that are used in modern production. They largely set the tone of the finished product. Many varieties of such trees are very rare or even on the verge of extinction. Therefore, a widespread option is to create some imitation of the material using coloring.

The following types of wood are most widely used in the manufacture of interior doors:

Ormozia. A species of tree that is not widely distributed because it has almost disappeared. Growing area: New Guinea. Varieties of this breed can also be found in the Philippine Islands. It is very valuable, which is why finished products made from it are so expensive.

Paduc. This is a guest from West Africa. The sapwood from this species has an interesting coral or red tint. The tree very quickly changes color on the log house and becomes brown. It has a strong structure that can withstand almost any weather conditions.

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Wenge. A tree species that is common in East Africa. There are various chocolate shades - from light to almost black. Excellent resistance to pressure and any temperature.

Nut. A type of wood with a brownish-gray tint, it is protected from cracking, which is why it is widely used by manufacturers not only of doors, but also of various furniture in general.

Red tree. By the name you can already guess what shade this breed has. And the photos confirm this.

Ebony. Found in tropical forests. Each of the varieties has a deep dark shade, but the description of the characteristics of all is approximately the same.

Rosewood. Another type of tropical tree. A breed with maximum strength, which explains its wide range of applications.

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What wall color should I choose for light doors?

Proper combination of these two basic interior elements provides the opportunity to achieve stylish combinations.

Light walls

Light doors and walls are often decorated in one color or in different shades. With the help of such a design, it turns out not only to achieve a single and integral interior composition, but also to visually increase the space in size, giving it comfort and additional light.

The photo shows the hallway and the bright entrance door from the inside in combination with plain white wallpaper.

Dark walls

This design move using radically different colors allows you to create a non-standard and original design, distinguished by contrast and special expressiveness.

Selection of dark doors for different styles of walls and floors

You need to select wallpaper especially carefully, not forgetting that the opening should not get lost against the background of the wall. White, beige, light yellow, pale pink wallpaper will visually make the room larger, while highlighting the door leaf. You can choose plain or patterned wallpaper, but it’s better to avoid dark colors. Bright wallpaper, on the contrary, will take on all the emphasis. Of course, you can take a risk and design in dark colors; with the right lighting and perfectly selected details, the result will be a mysterious, stylish interior. In addition to wallpaper, decorative panels or plaster may be suitable for finishing.

For light walls, a combination of a brown door with a dark baseboard works well.

A successful combination of door and floor colors will highlight the advantages of the room. The correct combination of shades depends on the size and lighting of the room. The color of the baseboard will also highlight the doorway and requires special attention. A light baseboard will smooth out all the unevenness and will match any color of wallpaper; it is better to choose it to match the color of the floor. A dark-colored baseboard will look good with light walls and a dark floor.

A light baseboard in combination with a dark door will suit any wall color

Dark floor

The doorway and floor covering can be either the same shade or slightly different. In this interior design it is better to use light furniture and ceiling; in this combination the room will not look gloomy. You can use laminate, but the wood pattern should be the same, but the shades may vary. A white plinth will add originality, visually separating the floor.

Dark flooring can be the same shade as the door or differ by several tones

Light floor

The most popular color combination is dark and light. The design of such a room will look interesting, in combination with furniture and baseboards, the interior will look laconic, and the room will look elegant.

In combination with a light floor, a dark door will become a bright accent of the interior

It is not at all necessary to use laminate or parquet to cover the floor; now there is a huge range of coatings, it can be carpet, tile materials or linoleum.

What floor color is suitable?

The choice of tint solution for flooring is also given special attention.

Dark floor

This color contrast is a fairly current trend, which always looks truly luxurious and gives the atmosphere chic and respectability.

For example, canvases in white, cream, milk, light pistachio, mint or lemon tones, in combination with dark parquet, laminate, linoleum or other floor materials, create a very fashionable and unusual design.

Light floor

With the help of this duet, you can advantageously emphasize the lightness of the environment. This combination, based on harmonious shades, adds a certain charm to the atmosphere and is an excellent solution for creating a traditional and elegant design.

How to choose the right door color

When choosing a door color, you need to pay attention to such nuances.

Door design type

Door blocks can be single-leaf or double-leaf. When choosing a product with one leaf, a variety of color solutions are possible. If there are two doors, which are mainly installed in rooms in baroque or classic style, milky, beige and golden colors are suitable.
Sliding doors. This design is always visible indoors, so its color design must be taken responsibly.
The classic version of the door design on display is mainly white, cream, as well as bleached oak and ivory. Bleached oak in the interior is worth mentioning separately, as it looks very stylish and rich.

Double-leaf light door designs

Combination with interior elements

The combination of finishing materials of the same tone has become very popular. For example, a light floor and light doors create an atmosphere of harmony in the room. But this does not mean that they should have the same material. Wood can be of natural tones and look different in each product, have its own tone and texture. You can use linoleum and golden-colored doors. Light floors with white doors are used in a minimalist or Scandinavian style.
Light walls with white door structures also combine harmoniously. Designers recommend choosing one color, but decorating the walls and door in different shades. Using this technique, all interior details are brought together.
A good combination of warm shades of the floor and door leaf. The optimal combination is pinkish, golden, light yellow and woody tones. These combinations have a beneficial effect on the human psyche, increasing his mood.
An excellent option is to combine different shades in one door leaf, which means choosing one color that will be used to paint the main product, and the trim or other inserts can be painted a darker tone.

Light floor and light doors

An ivory-colored door in the interior speaks of wealth and luxury and is suitable for any room - both the kitchen and the bedroom, and harmonizes well with gray laminate.

This shade is diverse; it can also include beige, cream, pink and milky. They are very lively and harmonize well with many styles. Ivory doors and dark laminate or linoleum go well together, and with the addition of light curtains the room will sparkle in a completely new way and become very stylish. Also a good option for a combination of dark and light tones is a canvas with dark inserts. All shades of ivory are perfect for classical and baroque styles.

Room dimensions

Small apartments are expanded through the use of light shades. They do not tolerate a wide variety of color palettes.
When choosing a door design for a room with high ceilings, you need to take into account that dark colors will clutter the room, and windows and doors will look heavy.

Room style

The door leaf must be selected depending on the style of the room. So, for a room in the Provence style, light blue tones are suitable. Bouquets of wildflowers, lavender and other delicate shades - all characterize the provincial style. Despite the fact that the blue tone is considered cold, when combined with a warm beige shade, a special atmosphere is created that combines coolness and comfort. But a door of this tone should not contain anything superfluous. Laminate flooring is welcome, linoleum is not suitable.
Beige doors harmonize well with the eco-style, as they are combined with a green tone and stone inserts characteristic of the eco-style. For example, in a room where the floors are made of wood and one of the walls is finished with brickwork, a door with a beige tint will be most welcome.

Combinations with furniture color

Bulky furniture pieces, against the background of light door structures, take on a lighter and weightless appearance and thereby overload the space less.

The doors, made in the same shades as the furniture, represent a very thoughtful and solid composition.

Matte dark doors and light floors in the rooms

One of the great examples of the idea of using dark doors, the installation of which benefits the overall space of the rooms as a whole. A calm floor will give depth, just as light wallpaper will give width to the walls. Doors with this design will look great, playing the role of a “bright spot”, thereby creating a non-boring effect. Along with curtains, which you can do boldly - using scarlet, green, blue tones (but not solid, preferably in the form of a pattern - waves, flowers, etc.) as well as upholstered furniture - leather, plush, this design will take on the most positive look and give comfort for the household. The door can be decorated with silver and golden steel handles.

Combination with baseboard

The harmonious perception of the door structure as a whole depends on the color of the plinth. The best option is to use the same range of fabric and baseboard, this way you can combine the interior composition, enliven the atmosphere and bring harmony to the space. A contrasting combination, on the contrary, will further emphasize the geometric nature of the room and define clear boundaries.

Secrets of successful project implementation

High-quality selection of materials and a meticulous attitude towards products allow us to successfully implement projects. To produce white Inio interior doors, as well as any other models presented in our catalog, we use:

spliced solid birch , it is the “skeleton” of each set. Responsible for strength and retains the geometry of the canvas, despite external influences (impacts, high humidity, etc.)
moisture-resistant MDF (Germany) - allows you to install our products in rooms with excessive humidity. Smooth material has high adhesion to finishing materials.
a mineral slab as a filler inside the canvas increases sound insulation and allows you to maintain individual temperature conditions in each room.
European fittings , which we receive directly from manufacturers, guarantee the uninterrupted operation of our products. More than 10 years of experience prove that our products will feel great both in individual use and in public places with high traffic.

In addition, our company easily copes with exclusive orders. We can easily make a custom-made mirrored door for you or bring exclusive veneer from Austria to finish the product, order unique fittings “bespoke to you” or create canvases with glass mosaics of any complexity. Our portfolio confirms this - in it you can see the implementation of other projects.

If you have any questions or would like to get an estimate for your project, you can contact our manager right now in a way convenient for you:

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Recommendations for choosing accessories

The selection of accessories is an equally important process.

Platbands

Dark trims enhance the light, seemingly somewhat rustic door leaf and create the necessary contrast. Also quite often they use platbands to match the door, which can significantly harmonize the appearance of this structure.

Door handles

For light-colored doors, choose metal, wooden or plastic handles; these blades also combine well with matte chrome and bronze models.

Combination of gray doors with other interior colors

Choosing a gray door is a responsible and important task, which is recommended to be performed only when the design solution for the entire room is ready, finishing materials and furniture have been selected. Only in this case can you be sure of the exact choice of the final touch in the design of the space.

Despite the fact that gray color successfully combines with most other colors, there are cases when it is advisable to choose doors of a different color:

Buying gray doors is not justified if the floor, walls or ceiling are finished in this color.
Be careful when combining gray with black or brown. An excess of dark colors will make the room look gloomy.

In almost all other cases, gray color will harmoniously complement the interior. The following are the most popular combinations.

White

A classic combination that is undesirable to use indoors in its pure form. Adding other colors will make any space sparkle with new colors.

Gray doors in the hallway with white walls Source design-homes.ru

Beige

The combination of gray and beige colors makes a harmonious living room or bedroom. The room becomes cozy and peaceful. Professionals even gave this popular color combination a name – grey.

Gray doors in the living room with beige walls Source misea.ru

Door design in light colors

Design options for light door designs.

With inserts

Products with inserts made of matte, transparent, patterned, colored glass, such as black glass, are the true embodiment of elegance.

Glossy surface

Thanks to the glossy surface, it feels as if there is much more light in the room, which is especially appropriate for rooms with a lack of natural light.

With drawings

A variety of original designs, carrying an individual design concept, not only decorate the door product, but also give it freshness and aesthetics.

The photo shows the interior of a hallway in a private house with light swing doors decorated with drawings.

With patina

With the help of patination, it is possible to give the doors the spirit of antiquity, artificially, turning them into real exquisite antiques with an amazing and mysterious look.

Matte

The matte product allows you to significantly lighten and free up the space from congestion, and at the same time maintain its privacy.

The photo shows the interior of a modern kitchen with a matte light door decorated with dark trim.

Glossy dark doors and dark floor in the hallway

Another of the most advantageous examples of using a dark palette of interior doors. When a sharp, rich color is taken as a basis, as the main motif on the floor and in the palette of the openings surrounding the hall. The lacquered effect will perfectly soften and fill the surface with brightness and significance. It is better to decorate the floor in softer, ashy, gray tones, the door - black, brown, ripe wenge, or another color, in accordance with your taste.

In order to soften the abundance of still gloomy tones, a bright accent is needed. And this again is aquamarine wallpaper, let’s say pastel patterns even on a dark base, the main thing is that they do not narrow the space. Also lamps, lamps, carpet, also of a softer palette.

When choosing dark doors, it is better to pay attention to matte surfaces, but glossy, rich doors are also worthy of attention, and if you are well prepared, go for it!

How do doors look in the interior of an apartment?

Examples of interior design of various rooms in an apartment.

Hallway and corridor

Due to their fairly light and even weightless appearance, light door models do not overload the space, which is especially beneficial when decorating a small hallway in a Khrushchev-era building that has several openings at once.

Bedroom

These products have a positive effect on the perception of the bedroom interior. Designs in light shades in combination with properly created lighting will visually enlarge the space, giving it elegance, attractiveness and positivity.

The photo shows an interior door in a light gray shade in a bedroom interior.

Kitchen

A well-chosen door leaf can not only influence the geometry of the space, but also endow the style and atmosphere with special selectivity. Models in ivory or beige color are considered quite practical, since dirt is less visible on them.

Living room

The hall, decorated with light and airy glazed panels or self-sufficient blind models of light color, turns from a small room into a real spacious apartment.

Children's

Such designs will give the nursery a more neat appearance, create soft accents in it, smooth out spatial boundaries and endow the room with weightlessness and tranquility.

The photo shows the interior of a children's room with an interior swing door made in light beige tones.

Features of dark doors

No matter how insignificant it may seem, we open and close doors all the time, we see them every day, therefore the color and their shape must be consistent with our taste, close in spirit to each family member, to become one with the main interior. So what is the beauty of deep colors? - solidity, history, imposingness, seriousness, and at the same time - inner warmth, of course, royal chic and mystery. Dark tones are chosen by people who are ready to fight and at the same time require well-being and tranquility.

The dark door is a subconscious protection, therefore it is always on the pedestal of popularity. When choosing brown, blue, rich gray, and black tones, you don’t necessarily need to use the entire cloudy palette in the color of the wallpaper or floor. It is enough to set the main tone, focusing on entrance openings, furniture, and accessories. In no case should the room be reduced in volume by using deep color, but if it is applied correctly, then you will get that ingenious design that you will want to enjoy every day. Therefore, having relied on night color, it is necessary to involve all parties when decorating the room. Sometimes black motifs give a striking effect next to pastel colors, where the main task of light colors is to increase volume, and dark ones - to complete the image, forming a border, completeness of the picture.

Examples of doors in various styles

Products in light colors, due to their neutrality and versatility, fit harmoniously into almost any style direction.

Modern

Thanks to the fresh and relaxed design of these structures, they especially favorably emphasize the functional and laconic modern interior, visually making it even freer and lighter.

Provence

Doors made of bleached, rustic oak or ash, with a light casual design, an aged or patinated effect, models decorated with elegant floral patterns will be in special harmony with the warm aura of the Provençal style.

Scandinavian

Natural wooden structures, painted in light colors while preserving the wood texture, simple paneled products, models decorated with glass, mirror inserts and metal fittings are most preferable for Scandi interiors.

The photo shows paneled light doors with an aging effect in a Scandinavian-style living room.

Classic

For an elegant classic style, expensive door designs made of natural solid wood are suitable, which, thanks to their beautiful and unique texture, look truly respectable and with dignity, filling the atmosphere with purity and freshness.

High tech

Matte or glossy products with a clear and laconic design, complemented by chrome accessories, metal parts or glass inserts, will be especially relevant for futuristic hi-tech.

The photo shows a high-tech style hallway with light drawer doors decorated with thin glass inserts.

Minimalism

In a minimalist interior, there should be the most simple, monochromatic designs with an unobtrusive design and the absence of unnecessary bright details, prints or designs.

White interior doors

Such models will easily fit into the decor of any room. To prevent the design from seeming too simple, the door leaf can be decorated with original fittings made of any material. The classic style can be complemented with elegantly shaped golden handles. The brutality is emphasized by handles made of cast iron; plastic models can be placed in a teenager’s room. Ornaments and designs on the surface of the door leaf and glass inserts will also add originality.

Separate the white color with a pen

Light doors with stained glass fit well into a small room.

Stained glass windows will let in daylight, making the environment brighter and lighter, which will visually increase the space. Such models are usually placed between the corridor and the hall.

White color does not overload the environment. Makes it lighter and more elegant. If you install light door structures in a narrow corridor, the space will seem more spacious and have a more solemn appearance.

Designers like to use this option when the color of the wall matches the tone of the door; they merge, creating the impression of a solid wall without doorways . In this way, the room seems more spacious and brighter.

Often the color of the wall merges with the door

The light color with darkened glass looks contrasting and stands out against the general background. Therefore, it is necessary that there is an element in the environment that will balance the bright shades. So that the door does not dominate the surrounding interior.

The door leaf with corrugated glass is very beautiful and does not attract much attention. White is a universal color that allows it to be used in minimalist, high-tech and ostentatiously pompous styles.

If you have difficulty choosing the color of a door for a complex interior, a good option is to install a white model.

Their main feature, that they do not stand out against the general background, fades into the background.

A good alternative is to darken the windows

Role in the interior

In the Scandinavian style, a light door leaf will go well with natural materials. Will add simplicity and tranquility. Suitable for a minimalist style, where there is a minimum of furniture and decor; a white door will not stand out, will expand the space, and add simplicity and rigor.

And in country style, a light color emphasizes the contrast of light and dark tones. In a classic style, a light canvas, with gold handles, decorated with beautiful patterns can become a decoration for the room.

A color scheme

White canvases harmonize perfectly with dark colors. They dilute the oppressive atmosphere, adding a little tenderness and lightness to the interior of the room.

Dark walls perfectly set off white doors

Dark purple walls look luxurious, with white doors it becomes a little lighter and more comfortable.

Rooms with blue wallpaper and white doorways combine cool and light tones. An atmosphere of calm and freshness is created.

Brown, chocolate-colored walls look beautiful with this door model . A light shade dilutes dark tones and prevents the room from becoming gloomy.

Types of models

The manufacturer offers a huge selection of doors by design and color. Or you can order according to the size of the doorway.

Swing design in the interior

According to the mechanism the following are produced:

Swing . When the door structure is attached to the walls using hinges. Not very convenient because you need space to open the door.
Sliding . They open like in a compartment and move on wheels along the mount along the wall. A convenient model, especially if you need to save space.
Folding . Two types of folding, book and accordion. They differ in the number and size of sections.
Rotary . These are canvases with a mechanism that allows you to open from any side.

Folding doors - convenient and practical

By design:

Single leaf . Standard models have a single blade, one of the most common types.
Bivalve . Consists of two parts, which are equally used, designed for large openings.
One and a half . The peculiarity of this design is that one part is activated, the second is smaller than the first in width and does not open. Used when it is necessary to increase the passage.
Folding doors look beautiful and open like an accordion. They are often produced with glass inserts. A good solution for large doorways. When purchasing, pay attention to the folding mechanism. It should be silent.

Single-leaf models are among the most popular

They are divided into the following types:

Shield ones. This is when the door has a solid leaf structure.
Paneled. The prefabricated model consists of a frame and crossbars. And the space is filled with glass and MDF sheets.

The variety of doors allows you to find an option for any room, from a small room to a huge spacious living room.

Panel models for your design

Decorating the door leaf

If the white opening seems too boring and uninteresting, you can always supplement it, decorate it, and make it brighter.

The following methods are used:

Use the effect of aging, wear.
Hand-paint with paints and an ordinary door will become original and unique.
Use of photo printing.
Change the decor using photo wallpaper or self-adhesive film. Another option is to buy vinyl stickers in a store.
Inserts made of glass or mirrors also diversify the design of the door structure.

The door leaf is noticeably transformed due to the fittings, and the choice of such designs is huge.

We decorate glass with drawings