The house we live in should be comfortable, beautiful and functional. One of the most important roles in creating such an environment is played by interior doors. They perform both practical and aesthetic functions. Now you can see how in many apartments ordinary doors are replaced by sliding ones, which work on the principle of a compartment.
Interior sliding door
Advantages of sliding doors
The reasons for this demand are easy to explain.
- Great ergonomics. They help save space, which is very important in small apartments.
- Great functionality - they can be installed in any premises suitable for habitation; they can divide the room into zones.
- Safety in use - such a door will not slam shut spontaneously, it is impossible for it to get injured.
- Varied design. A large selection of manufacturing materials and designs allows the doors to fit into any interior, and they, of course, will become its highlight.
The popularity of sliding doors inspires designers to create a variety of interesting designs.
Sliding doors will elegantly fit into any interior
Photos of doors in the interior
By implementing various design ideas, you can completely transform the room due to the well-chosen design of interior doors. You can safely combine all possible colors, materials and shapes. The advantage of individual production of interior elements to order is precisely that the customer’s imagination has no limits. Let's consider several interesting options for decorating doors in the interior.
Frosted glass in the kitchen interior
For a room with a small area, it is best to use designs with glass inserts.
They are not as massive as completely wooden ones and blend seamlessly with any interior design. Black and white doors in Japanese style
When decorating a bedroom, a good idea would be to bring the atmosphere of the land of the rising sun into this room.
The classic black and white entrance group will become a real decoration of the room. Classic white arch
A doorway in the form of an arch visually expands the room, making it lighter and more spacious.
To enhance this effect, it is better to select the door leaf in light colors. Glazing in the upper part of the entrance group will also add more space. A white arch unloads the room and eliminates the feeling of satiety with bright colors of furniture and decorative items. Wood and glass in futuristic design
A white wooden door with steel fittings and thick frosted glass can complement a futuristic interior design, making the room look like a spaceship.
This design is incredibly successful. In addition, the classic shape of the door allows the owners to radically change the decor and design of the room at any time without touching this product. White wood in a classic interior
Most often, the bathroom is small in size.
Therefore, installing a hinged sliding door in this room is a good solution. A product made of white wood will look impressive in any interior. It is also worth paying attention to the fittings. It should be both comfortable and beautiful. Italian door handles are a great option. Playing in contrast
Classic double-leaf sliding structures in the color of bog oak will successfully set off the light, pastel colors of the guest room.
A fashionable and practical solution is to carefully hide the door frame behind a plasterboard wall, and the roller mechanism under the top beam of the frame. This designer’s idea will highlight the elegant interior and free up space in the room. Emphasis on red
When decorating a hallway in light colors, a good option would be to add a bright interior detail to this room.
The red glossy door is a great design solution! If desired, it can be supplemented with another bright decorative element, for example, a chandelier in a similar style. Openwork carving
The original solution is wood carving in the Greek style. Interior entrance groups decorated in this way look impressive in the bedroom interior. They create a romantic atmosphere and delight the eye with their unusual shapes. Such products are made by hand, which means they are completely unique.
The combination of wood and glass is the most common design option for interior entrance groups. In 2022, the trend is light shades, frosted white glass, and hidden design models. The white color and overall style of the product are usually emphasized with gilded Italian fittings. The door leaf itself is made of light wood. This allows you to reduce the weight of the product and use designs with a roller bottom guide without installing a rail.
Main types of interior sliding doors
Manufacturing companies offer consumers different types of sliding doors for residential and commercial premises. They differ significantly in size and design features, and are made from different materials. Each category has its own operational characteristics. To ensure that sliding doors are ideally suited for a specific doorway and interior, they are selected taking into account all factors, having carefully studied the offered range.
Interior sliding door made of glass in a wooden frame
Self-installation
It is not difficult to install sliding doors in an apartment yourself. Here you will need to choose the right guide profiles and use simple working tools. Only the installation of a cassette-type system causes big problems. If we are talking about a traditional suspended or double-rail structure, then the following steps must be taken:
- Preparing the doorway for the installation of sliding doors. Most often, it is already plastered after renovations in the room. But if the compartment system is installed to replace old swing doors, it will be necessary to dismantle the latter and completely finish all sides of the opening. It is especially important that its upper part is formed from dense and durable materials. If the opening expands or narrows, this is done taking into account the size of the sliding doors that are planned to be installed.
- Installation of guide profiles. They are screwed to the top of the opening and, if necessary, to the floor using standard self-tapping screws. The latter are attached to plastic dowels inserted into pre-drilled holes in the right places. There are only 2 nuances here. It is necessary to cut the profiles to the required width of the sliding doors, and also clearly outline the parallel placement if we are talking about a two-rail system.
- Installation of panels between profiles or suspension on the upper supporting rail. This is done simply, because the systems produced today take into account all the nuances of installation.
- Adjustment of doors if necessary. To do this, there are screws in the lower part of the canvas that slightly extend the lower rollers.
Careful use of the door will extend its service life.
Single-leaf interior sliding doors
- Designed for narrow doorways and small spaces. Fits perfectly into narrow corridors and small niches.
- They make it possible to significantly save space, thanks to their compact dimensions and the opening and closing system along one wall that is characteristic of such sliding doors.
- Installation is not particularly difficult. Such structures do not require reliable supports and a door frame. Since thresholds are not installed, it is much easier for craftsmen to lay flooring, and less material goes into scraps. And the owners get the opportunity to move freely and clean rooms without stumbling over the threshold.
- The guides can be installed to the wall, above the doorway, or to the ceiling.
- Product prices are lower than for more complex, multi-leaf models.
- Since the door frame is not installed, careful finishing of the opening and jambs is necessary.
Single-leaf model made of frosted glass in a modern interior
Types of sliding structures for premises
Sliding doors consisting of one leaf are fairly simple designs; there is not a wide variety of models, however, there are several aspects that allow the classification of products. There are many more types of multi-leaf systems, for example, telescopic or radius.
Mechanism installation method
Depending on the location chosen for installation of the structure, all sliding models can be divided into two types.
Sliding doors located inside the opening. The entire system is completely located in the plane of the load-bearing wall, and the opening sash is recessed into it. This principle of operation allows us to eliminate one of the disadvantages of sliding models, namely the difficulty of placing interior items directly next to the wall along which the canvas moves. In this case there is no interference for this. In addition, on the wall itself you can easily hang accessories and other elements: clocks, bookshelves, photographs, paintings, etc. There is also nothing that interferes with the installation of decorative floor skirting boards.
Sliding doors placed inside the opening
However, for such a sliding door to function, a niche in the wall must be thought out in advance, even at the stage of renovation work in the home. Otherwise, you will have to install a special frame, which will reduce the usable area of the room.
A structure mounted on the wall above the doorway . The door moves along its surface. In apartments and houses, sliding systems are usually installed, equipped only with an upper guide. This allows you to get rid of an unsightly and inconvenient threshold. The lower supporting guide is added only when the reliability and durability of the structure requires it (for example, if the canvas is very heavy).
Door mounted on the wall above the doorway
The mechanism can be mounted both on the wall and on the ceiling. In the latter case, it becomes possible to visually increase the height of the room.
Important! High demands are placed on the quality of the fittings used to install a sliding door. You should not save on these products, since they largely determine the functional characteristics of the entire system.
Accessories for sliding interior doors
Prices for accessories for sliding interior doors
Accessories for sliding interior doors
The appearance of the videos themselves is of great importance. It is desirable that the wheel has a pressed bearing. This will help extend the life of the system. The shock-absorbing spring will add softness to the ride.
Material
The design of doorways is of great importance for creating a harmonious and holistic interior. The choice of type of structure is made based on the preferences of the owners of the premises and their material capabilities, as well as compliance with the overall design. The door leaf can be made from:
- wood;
- materials containing wood fibers;
- glass;
- plastics;
- metal (aluminium).
Glass cloth
Using glass in the manufacture of a sliding door allows you to add light to the room and visually expand the space. Glass and mirror panels can be installed anywhere, since they are completely unaffected by external influences, both climatic and mechanical. Therefore, installing such models in bathrooms or kitchens does not create problems.
Glass sliding door
The only significant drawback that glass construction has is its relative fragility. However, modern methods of glass processing make it possible to create an impact-resistant material that is not so easy to break. The disadvantages include the need for frequent and careful maintenance of door panels made of glass. Otherwise, the door will look sloppy. Well, the price category of many models does not belong to the budget category.
To make the glass sliding structure look attractive, many techniques are used:
- glass coloring in bulk;
- material tinting;
- glass frosting;
- sandblasting;
- painting, etc.
Single glass sliding door diagram
Mirror doors can significantly increase the area of a room.
Wooden doors, panels made of wood materials
The classic version of an expensive interior door is structures made of solid wood. However, they are quite bulky, which often leads to the need to use a bottom guide.
Wooden interior door
Modern analogues of wooden doors that imitate natural materials are products made from MDF panels or laminated chipboards. The first option seems to be the most preferable in terms of product performance characteristics, as it is more resistant to various environmental influences. But products made from chipboard are economical, which often becomes a decisive factor when choosing a model.
Models finished with natural veneer are as close as possible in terms of aesthetic characteristics to wooden structures.
Plastic door
The retractable model can also be made of polymers. These designs cannot boast of particular attractiveness and variety of finishes, however, modern technologies make it possible to give such products various, quite interesting textures.
Plastic door
The advantages of polymer systems include their lightness, durability, resistance to moisture and relative low cost.
Features of adjusting plastic doors
Metal door
The door can be made of aluminum. This option for designing an opening is quite rare, as it is suitable for a limited number of styles. Connoisseurs of comfort are unlikely to like the abundance of metal in the room. But when decorating a room in a high-tech or modern style, aluminum door structures will perfectly suit the decor.
It is also popular to combine different materials when making canvases. The most commonly used combination of various materials with glass. When choosing a sash option for decorating a doorway, a combination of wood and glass, as well as metal and glass elements, is popular.
Interior single-leaf sliding doors (photo)
Double-leaf interior sliding doors
- They are two separate panels made in a single design, which can be moved together or separately.
- Used for wide doorways, as well as dividing screens.
- Serve as a genuine decoration for interiors in any style. They create a feeling of space and freedom, an abundance of light and air. Models made from different types of glass, with photo printing or colorful patterns in the national style, for example, Arabic and Chinese, look especially interesting.
- The second leaf can be fixed motionless. In this case, it serves as a decorative detail.
Sliding door with two doors, veneered
Hinged double doors
- In this category, both doors move freely. If it is necessary to completely open the doorway, they are moved apart in different directions until it stops.
- It is recommended to install such sliding doors only on large doorways, at least 1.5 meters wide.
- Often used to decorate spacious living rooms, kitchen-living and dining rooms, and halls. Thanks to their original design, they create an atmosphere of luxury and unusual oriental flavor.
- Prices for such products are higher than for single-leaf ones. The specific cost depends on the configuration, size, materials and fittings used, so you can find both budget and luxury options.
Sliding double doors in white with frosted glass
Selecting an interior panel
Interior panels are a universal product; you can divide the space of a room using sliding door systems. The most popular embodiment of this solution is used for large studio spaces or small apartments; this choice is determined by the requirements of compactness, simplicity and convenience of design.
There are other options for using interior partitions:
- A common bedroom for a girl and a boy can be divided into two separate smaller rooms, and each child will be given their own personal space.
- It’s quite easy to create a dressing room in your room, just allocate the necessary area and use the interior sliding partition as a separator.
- Some rooms have a common area for the kitchen and dining room; you can limit the kitchen, and leave unpleasant odors or dirty dishes in it by installing a sliding partition.
- Office space is another application; so, if you need to provide employees with personal space, create a conference room, a small kitchen, or a director’s office, you can use interior partitions.
Glass interior sliding doors
- Sliding doors made of tempered glass are one of the most popular options today. They look graceful and elegant. Thanks to daylight and artificial light freely passing through the glass, the rooms and corridors become much brighter and more comfortable.
- Glass sheets are firmly fixed in frames made of solid wood and aluminum profiles. For the installation and normal functioning of such doors, specially designed fittings are required.
- Such models provide good sound insulation in rooms. They are not afraid of high humidity and frequent cleaning. They are durable.
- Prices for glass sliding doors are higher than for analogues made of solid wood or MDF.
Hanging interior sliding door with photo printing on glass
Interior sliding doors with pencil case
- The package of sliding cabinet doors includes special cassettes in which the door “hides” when opened. According to the principle of operation, they resemble school plastic pencil cases for pens and pencils, the inside of which can be pulled out when necessary.
- Unlike other types of sliding doors, these models do not require free space on the side, as they “slide into” their niche-pencil case. Consequently, in this place you can install a table or cabinet, occupy the free space with a rack and shelves.
- Installation and dismantling of such doors is very simple, and they operate completely silently.
- Can be used both in residential premises and in offices.
Interior sliding doors with a pencil case in the living room interior
Advantages and disadvantages
The high popularity of such interior products is due to the presence of a number of advantages, the key ones being:
- classic sliding doors, with upper and lower guides, are a durable and reliable structure that, with intensive use, can last for 5-6 years without repair;
- convenience and ease of use, because the door leaves slide apart without the need for physical effort;
- saving interior space (unlike the swing version, no additional space is needed here, and closed, blind corners in the rooms are not created);
- aesthetics (in many interior compositions, only sliding systems made of well-chosen material look best).
However, there are also disadvantages. For example, most designs of sliding doors in the kitchen are not suitable, because they do not provide sufficient tightness for closing the opening. Odors and fumes during cooking will enter adjacent rooms. Likewise, the required level of sound insulation between rooms is not provided. Although to solve this problem you can use a special design - cassette sliding doors.
Peculiarities
Today, there are not only interior compartment designs in a classic style, but also other varieties that have functional and design features. The owners of standard city apartments and luxurious country mansions have the opportunity to choose an option suitable for convenient and harmonious delimitation of the spaces of different rooms. Compartment doors can be classified into the following types:
- classic (a special feature is the presence of upper and lower guide rollers that tightly fix the leaf in the doorway);
- suspended (here the canvas is attached only to the upper rail or rod along which the rollers slide when opening and closing);
- cassette (roller guides are hidden in special protective and decorative boxes for doors, and the leaf slides into a cavity in the wall when opened).
Each of the listed options has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, hanging fabrics cannot be too heavy; they do not provide heat and sound insulation. Their advantage is their design elegance. Cassette systems are more reliable and have high insulation parameters, but they are much more expensive than other options. In addition, their installation requires complex repair work, which includes creating a niche in the wall.
Interior sliding doors based on material of manufacture
The material used is the first thing a buyer pays attention to when choosing a door. And this is not surprising, it is he who is responsible for the appearance of the door. Door leaves can be manufactured:
Interior sliding door made of solid wood
- Made from solid wood. Of course, they are very beautiful and prestigious, they look great against the backdrop of parquet floors and solid furniture, an option for luxury styles. However, they are heavy, require reinforced roller systems and are expensive. If you live in your own house, they will be suitable, but for a city apartment, not so much.
- Made from eco-veneer - an excellent alternative to natural wood. One of the most popular options due to its practicality and accessibility.
- Combined sliding doors - a variety of materials are used - plastic, chipboard, wood, decorative and glass inserts. They can be very interesting in design.
- Glass. It can be transparent, matte, colored. Gives the interior lightness and visually pushes the boundaries. Special ultra-strong tempered glass is used.
Glass interior sliding door
The choice of material depends on the characteristics of the room, interior style, your preferences and financial capabilities.
Interior sliding doors by type of fastening
The second important parameter is the type of door fastening. There are two main options: hanging and floor-standing. With a suspended system, as the name implies, the doors are suspended on a roller mechanism, and the entire load falls on the upper guide
Hanging system of interior sliding doors
Advantages of this type:
- Just one guide is enough, which makes installation easier.
- This door does not require a threshold, which eliminates injury and makes cleaning easier.
- The floor covering is not damaged.
- The door leaves move silently.
The disadvantage of such a system is low sound insulation, since there is a small gap between the door leaf and the floor.
Floor mounting of interior sliding door
With a floor-mounted system, the door moves along the lower guide, and the main load falls on it. The top rail is designed to hold the door in a vertical position. This system in coupe doors is used most often and is considered very reliable, although it is not free from drawbacks: the lower runners and rollers must be regularly cleaned of dust; if dirt gets in, the mechanism can stall.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages and disadvantages of these door products.
| pros | Minuses |
| They do not take up much space and do not require free space to open. | Some models require additional wall space to slide the door leaf. |
| Excellent for openings that are quite large in size. | |
| Such sliding structures are safe because they do not slam shut, which is especially appropriate when decorating a nursery. | They have a more complex opening mechanism and installation. |
| Over time, these products will not creak or warp. | |
| They have a very aesthetic appearance and fit perfectly into the interior of any room. | Sliding doors create noise when moving. |
Number of wings of interior sliding doors
What type of door fastening to choose depends, among other things, on the number of leaves. Sliding doors can be:
- Single door – ideal for small spaces. The door leaf moves to the side without taking up extra space.
- Two-door is the most common option. The doors can move apart in different directions or move in one direction.
Interior sliding doors can consist of any number of panels
- Three-door - one, two, or three doors can be involved in movement.
- Four, five or even six doors - it is clear that this option is only for wide openings; the doors can move either in one direction or in different directions.
The quality of the door mechanism and its durability depend on the profiles.
Types of sliding door profiles
Profiles for doorways can be made of either metal or aluminum. A veneered profile made of the same aluminum, but covered with veneer, is also possible.
Veneered interior doors look like wood
- A metal profile means greater strength, long service life and an affordable price. But they have a limited range of colors; consumers often complain about the noise of such doors. But here everything is quite categorical: a good door must be silent.
- Aluminum profile - it is not afraid of rust and other threats, it weighs less and looks better. It has a wide range of shades, textures, and color palettes. Absolutely silent, but its cost is higher.
- Aluminum profiles are covered with veneer, giving them the appearance of wood. They look impressive, but also cost more.
Cassette interior doors do not require any additional space at all
Sliding doors can move either along the wall, in which case the wall next to the door should remain free, or they can be retracted into the wall; these do not require any extra space at all. The “pencil door” design is very popular precisely because of its functionality. Such doors are not visible at all when they are open. In addition to low sound insulation, coupe doors are usually more expensive than standard swing doors and are inferior to the latter in durability.
What materials are used?
The material from which sliding structures are made is a very important point when choosing.
- Wooden. Door leaves made from solid wood of various types are always very popular. They have a natural and natural appearance and look stylish and expensive.
- Plastic. They have many useful functions, are very convenient and safe to use, have a beautiful appearance and a long service life.
- Aluminum. Such steel models are characterized by good strength properties and resistance to external influences.
- Glass. All-glass panels are considered quite popular. They can have various convenient mechanisms, original handles and other beautiful accessories.
- Combined. They combine different types of materials, such as aluminum, steel, wood or plastic frames and glass, mirror or rattan filler.
The choice of material allows you to influence not only the performance of the door model, but also to further emphasize the given style direction of the room.
Features of the sliding door mechanism
The service life of sliding doors depends on their components. Door fittings are the alpha and omega of their impeccable work. In addition to the profiles mentioned above, this is the sliding system itself, rollers. They determine how convenient it will be to use the doors. The choice of roller mechanism depends on the number of door leaves, their weight and dimensions. Wheels can be made of: rubber, plastic, Teflon, steel, hardened composite.
Steel rollers for sliding doors
Bearings in the wheels extend service life, and the presence of a shock-absorbing spring makes the door move soft and smooth. More reliable rollers are installed on the side that bears the main load. These are the upper rollers for a suspended system and the lower ones for a floor-mounted system. The number of rollers depends on the weight of the door. If it is less than 60 kilograms, two pairs are enough, if more, four pairs are needed. In order for the rollers to work properly, the guides must be installed correctly. To do this, you need to have an even geometry of the door, make sure of the load-bearing capacity of the wall and the opening.
This door is sure to become the center of attention in the interior.
How to choose
Classic, or hinged, sliding doors are selected based on several key criteria. Here you need to consider:
- the size of the canvases, determined by the dimensions of the doorway;
- appearance (for example, the doors to the hall must match the furniture, finishing of the floor, walls and ceiling, and other interior characteristics of this room);
- the possibility of installing one or another type of roller guide profile, which can be made in a doorway that has its own specifics (variants of sliding doors are often chosen taking into account the architectural characteristics of the opening);
- installation location (for example, if doors are chosen for the hallway, compartments in the corridor should take into account the specifics of this space, open in a convenient direction, sliding out, not touch furniture, not cover switches, etc.)
When choosing sliding door systems, the cost of such interior products is important. On the one hand, owners do not want to overpay for famous brands, and on the other hand, in no case should they sacrifice quality. The latter is extremely important, because this functional interior device will be used intensively on a daily basis.
All parts of the mechanism, from the canvas to the rail on which the roller will slide, must be strong and wear-resistant. They must correspond to each other in terms of design and functional parameters. Thus, the strength of the profile guide must correspond to the weight of the door leaf. If the latter is made of plexiglass, then special rollers with a clamping mechanism are used.
Other sliding door fittings
Rollers, profiles, guides are necessary, but not sufficient attributes for interior doors. In addition, these are also closers, shock absorbers, corners and, of course, locks and handles; it is impossible to imagine a door without them. Handles for sliding doors are usually mortise and resemble recesses. They can be independent or supplemented with a latch. The handles are mounted inside the canvas and do not extend beyond its contour.
Sliding door lock
Locks for sliding doors also have their own characteristics. The locks differ:
- according to the operating principle;
- installation method;
- location on the door leaf.
According to the principle of operation, they can be mechanical - opened with a key - the most common and popular due to convenience and affordable cost, and magnetic, where the basic element is a magnet. The disadvantage of this cool model is that, firstly, it is expensive, and secondly, such a lock requires electricity. Therefore, if it is disabled, then you will not be able to open or close the door. The lock can be installed either on the side (standard version) or at the bottom (floor version).
Features of installation of sliding and folding doors
On the one hand, the installation of sliding door structures does not require the installation of a door frame, which simplifies installation work. On the other hand, it requires installation of guides and a roller system. In some cases, an option is used when the guides are mounted only on top, this avoids the presence of a threshold and maintains the integrity of the floor covering. However, for large and heavy doors, it becomes necessary to install guide rails both on the floor and at the top of the doorway.
When installing sliding doors, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the door leaf in order to provide space for the door in the open position. You can install the doors in such a way that the door does not move parallel to the wall, but fits completely into the wall. Then the door will not be visible when open. The aesthetics of this design are superior to other options for sliding structures, but require careful engineering calculations and sufficient wall thickness.
Choosing the size and design of an interior sliding door
The store's catalog offers a variety of sizes, both for standard doorways and for narrow or wide ones. In addition, it is possible to place an order for the production of your favorite model according to individual measurements. In order not to make a mistake with the dimensions, it is advisable to use the services of a master measurer. The design of the models is selected according to the purpose of the room, the features of the interior design and the taste of the property owners. So, for a classic living room, wood products with stained glass inserts and complex decor are suitable. And for modern styles, glass sliding doors and laconic panels made of laminated MDF are recommended.
Double-leaf sliding doors in original design
Door design and decor ideas
Interesting design decorating ideas.
Mirror
Due to the reflective effect, mirror models seem to continue the space, visually making it deeper and much larger.
The photo shows a bedroom with a mirrored sliding door decorated with sandblasted designs.
With inserts
Various horizontal and vertical inserts with rattan panels, elements made of transparent, frosted, colored, patterned glass or paneled models always look especially interesting and original.
With photo printing
Door leaves with photo printing undoubtedly become a full-fledged interior art object, which adds creativity, originality and creativity to the design, depriving the environment of facelessness.
Matte
Elegant and slightly strict matte products, due to the lack of gloss and glare, give the interior a softer and harmonious look.
Double-sided doors
They are a particularly excellent solution for decorating adjacent rooms. Double-sided models have different designs on both sides, each of which corresponds to a specific interior style.
Drawings and patterns
By applying a variety of designs and patterns, you can create a truly original and aesthetic design and add transformation to the image of the room.
Arched
They are distinguished by an unusual, pretentious appearance and a very stylish and sophisticated design.
The photo shows hidden white compartment doors in an arch-shaped kitchen opening.
With stained glass
Stained glass not only becomes the highlight of the entire room, but also beautifully diffuses light, filling the space with unique color shades.
