White entrance doors in the interior

During the renovation, it is important to think over not only the basic ideas of the space design, but also to pay attention to the details. Do not forget about the door especially, because it creates the first impression when you enter the room. This is especially true for the white model.

White began to be actively used by architects and designers in the first half of the 20th century with the flourishing of functionalism in architecture. The most iconic buildings of this style are made entirely in white, and it is they who have become defining the development of modern minimalist trends.

Gradually, white began to be perceived as a synonym for style and good taste in wide circles, and so far, white in the interior, from the general solution to the details, does not become outdated. In addition, color technologies can offer a wide range of shades: from frosty bluish to milky cream.

There are prejudices about the impracticality, soiling and unreliability of white products, about their high price. Therefore, a white front door is an often underestimated alternative to the usual dark shades.

However, on the contrary, it has a number of exceptional advantages:

• changing the perception of space due to the light reflecting ability of color;
• combination with any styles and design solutions;
• compliance with modern trends in laconic and monochrome interior;
• practicality and reliability, not inferior to products of other colors.

The door frame is most often made of metal or solid wood. In terms of finishes, the market now offers a wide range of options, both for interior and exterior panels.

Finishing materials serve not only to aesthetize the appearance of the product, but also perform utilitarian functions: they insulate and protect from moisture. When choosing a finish, you should pay attention to the following options:

• Laminate. One of the most affordable options, however, has significant drawbacks: this material is not strong enough and, due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation, may change in color over time. Laminate is not moisture resistant, so it is better to use it only as a material for interior decoration.
• Synthetic vinyl leather. Another budget coverage option. Vinyl leather can be painted in any color, so this material offers a wide range of white shades.
• MDF (painted or paneled). It has a high level of strength and moisture resistance. Provides great opportunities for decoration and painting.

Of the more expensive options, you can stop at:

• natural leather (despite the obvious aesthetic characteristics, it is quite difficult to care for the skin, since not all detergents are recommended to be used);
• wood: solid or veneer of oak, beech, ash (moisture-resistant varnish will make the material moisture-resistant).

Indoors, finishing a white door can solve a common problem in modern apartments - the small size and poor layout of the hallway. A darker shade of the panel will create an additional accent, thereby visually reducing the already small space.

White color, on the contrary, neutralizes contrast, creates the effect of a single space, which will solve the problem of limitation and inconvenience.

The white door allows you to embody the most daring interior solutions without spoiling the design idea. After all, white is a basic color that can be easily combined with any shades. It is thanks to the unique combination of neutrality and expressiveness that it has become widespread in interior design.

A competent choice of finishing materials will avoid another problem - noise. To do this, it is necessary, in addition to finishing materials, to pay attention to the internal structure of the door, complementing it with sound-absorbing materials.

Different decorative elements can accentuate the visual effects of a white door and diversify the appearance of a single door plane.

Experts indicate the following decor options:

• Installation of mirror panels;
• Competent selection of accessories;

• Decorating the door with cast iron bars;
• Facing slopes and doorways with tiles or stone.

Decorating a panel with glass can enhance the visual effect of a white door.

The following advantages of this technique are distinguished:

• Expanding the boundaries of space. The glass will accentuate the visual effect of the white color.
• Saving space. Installing a mirror on the door will allow you not to allocate additional space for the mirror in the hallway.
• Safety and reliability. The special design and coating makes it more shock-resistant than ordinary mirror.
• Heat and sound insulation. The multilayer structure will enhance protection against cold and noise.

The door is a part of the overall facade and is not perceived as an independent element. Therefore, when choosing a door, it is worth considering the style and color scheme of the entire building. Despite the differences in the chamber atmosphere of the hallway and the solid facade of the building, in both versions, white is a universal color.

Modern facing materials will protect panels from cold, humidity, sunlight and temperature extremes.

The characteristics of a white door in a country house are in no way inferior to products of other colors, since its design is similar. Moreover, white can make an expressive accent in the overall interior and exterior of a building, or, conversely, visually lighten the appearance of the house.

If the door to the apartment is in a heated corridor, then in a private house, street models are exposed to weather conditions. Therefore, when installing a door to a house, it is worth paying more attention to finishing materials: they must provide thermal insulation and be moisture resistant.

A simple metal door can freeze and become covered with frost, making it difficult not only to open and close the door, but also to get out of the apartment altogether. The most common material for additional thermal insulation is foam.

In addition, if the house has wooden walls, it is necessary to reinforce the door frame.

Nowadays, more and more often, the white color of the coating is used not only in the interior decoration of the door, but also in the external one.

Among the most common materials are:

• Paint: Powder coated or liquid enamel. The most versatile option.
• Anti-vandal plastic. As the name suggests, the coating will protect the product from damage and scratches. In addition, plastic transfers any household chemicals for cleaning and is not subject to combustion.
• Solid wood. Not the most practical option, as it is inferior in the level of moisture resistance to other options. It is recommended to build a canopy over the solid wood door.

One of the most common exterior finishing methods is the use of liquid enamel. Its obvious advantage is its low price in comparison with other types of coverage.The availability is explained by a simple manufacturing method: the enamel is applied to a frame made of steel, timber or MDF.

In addition to the price, it is worth noting the ease of cleaning the door, since any detergents can easily fall on the smooth surface of the coating. And the glossy shine will emphasize and make the profiled details of the product more expressive and plastic.

For an overview of the white entrance doors, see the following video.