Kitchen cabinets doors

Kitchen cabinets' doors

The doors

Your cabinet door style can be one of the most important factors in your kitchens’

New design. Not only are cabinet's doors one of the most visible design elements in a kitchen, but they can also be one of the most expensive. From the elaborate to the simple, there's a door style for every home design. Take a look at some of the better-known styles here and see which will work for your home's style and your budget.

There are hundreds of different types of door and material combinations, no matter whether standard or custom doors are required. Choosing the right doors for your home can be a time consuming process if you don't know what your options and needs are. It's important to get the choice of doors right, or you won’t be satisfied with the way they function in the long term. 

From basic hinged doors to bi fold doors, French doors, sliding doors, stable doors, trapdoors and more learn about the many different types of doors that you can choose for your home.

By offering a small concertina-like effect, bi-fold doors allow both excellent, careful use of available space, and the means with which to create a large entry into a space

There are a surprising number of different materials and types of doors to choose from, and while in most cases people will opt for the obvious, it definitely pays to know what your options are. Not only can different styles give you more space, they can help you change the entire dynamic of your living areas.

Likewise, different materials have different thermal properties, different levels of strength and very different costs - sometimes the cheapest or most popular choice isn't the best one for your needs.

Below are a few of the questions you should ask yourself when choosing the doors for different parts of your home:

What is the door used for

Answering this not only identifies the door’s purpose, but also other things like how frequently it will be used, and how much security or privacy it needs to provide. At the very least, this should give you an idea of what kinds of materials it should be made of.

Where will the door be used

Knowing whether the door's going to be used on the inside or outside of the house will determine things like how much weather exposure the door is expected to get, how resistant it needs to be to heat and sound, and whether or not security is a concern. Likewise, knowing where in the house it'll be will help you to decide whether or not privacy locks are something you'll need.

How much space do I have

This can help decide what type of door you should use. The two most common styles of doors in Australia are hinged and sliding doors, and both use the available space very differently. There are many other methods of arranging a door too that can make use of space in ways that can give you a brand new perspective on the room.

Measuring up and viewing the position for the doors can often reveal problems that are not immediately obvious, and this should be done before you make any decisions, wherever possible. Doors are very difficult to re-hang once they’ve been put up so it's important that you're clear how they'll swing and how much space they'll take up before you go out and buy anything!

What's my overall design theme

Doors are normally large, solid objects, and they do tend to stand out visually. The right choices of door style, door materials and door furniture (door knobs, knockers etc.) will complement the rest of your home, whereas the wrong choice for any of these three options can be really jarring.

If you're not sure, it's a good idea to talk to a design consultant. The look of your home both inside and out will have a big impact on both its resale value, and how comfortable it is to live in.

How to choose the front door 

Front doors need to be attractive and secure.

What is the purpose of a front door

The front door of your home serves as the main entranceway, which most people will use to approach, enter and leave your home. It usually faces the street, so it needs to be secure, weatherproof and soundproof - especially if it's close to the road. The front door's also among the first things a visitor will notice, so your front door should exude a sense of style and character in fitting with the rest of your home.

What qualities should a good front door have

Don't be too tight with money when it comes to your front doors. The best locks, framing and door material will give you an entryway that will impress down through the ages. Your front doors will get a lot of use and abuse - they need to be strong and secure, so paying for quality in the first instance will help to ensure that you aren't fixing or replacing things a few years down the track.

Aesthetics are also highly important; an ugly looking front door will detract from the whole façade of the building. Make sure to match the colour scheme with the roof as well as the walls. If you're installing a security screen door, factor this in too - different designs and paints can be used for a variety of different visual effects.

What sorts of doors are appropriate for front doors

Hinged doors are the most popular choice here, as they are generally more secure than sliding doors (although this does depend on the specific product you're looking at). For materials, a heavy solid wood is fairly standard, though UPVC and fiberglass doors are increasingly popular alternatives.

Glass panels and insets can also add some character to the front door without compromising security. For the sake of security, it's a good idea to install a door viewer of some kind, and a deadbolt or a mortice lock. Keyless entry locks are also becoming more popular, and if you're after something different, this may be an option worth considering. 

Is it worth getting a security screen door

Security doors and screen doors are great for blocking insects out, for allowing some ventilation, and as a deterrent to intruders when your front door is open. They're ideal in warmer climates where you may want to keep your doors open a lot of the time - particularly in the elevated houses in the tropical northern parts of Australia which rely on wind ventilation by design, and where mosquitoes are everywhere.

They're not as important elsewhere (particularly in cooler climates), but If you do want a security screen door for your home, do your homework and make sure the door is constructed to meet the relevant also that it's installed in accordance with the Standard, chances are that it won't offer the protection you expect from it.

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