Doors to the kitchen: varieties, choices and examples

It is difficult to imagine a modern apartment or house without doors. Space zoning, protection from noise, dust and foreign odors - all this makes the door one of the most demanded elements of the room. If we are talking about a kitchen, then you definitely cannot do without such a product, and therefore you need to know about which doors can be installed in a given room and which cannot.

During the construction of apartment buildings or private houses, norms and schemes are used to create a strong, durable and comfortable room. The interior structure of a residential building is also evaluated by professionals, and the presence of doors from one room to another is not a whim, but a necessity. There are rooms in which it is not necessary to install all sorts of partitions, but in certain cases it is simply impossible to do without it.

The kitchen door is an important detail in a room plan for several reasons:

• allows you to isolate a room if there is a gas stove and a column in it;
• does not allow extraneous odors to spread throughout the apartment;
• makes it possible to retire in a separate room, if there are no other places for personal or telephone communication in the apartment;
• allows you to create an original and unique interior design, complementing it and making it more comfortable.

The kitchen door has enough advantages, so its installation will not be superfluous, but there are also disadvantages that you should also know about:

• the presence of a door hides a certain amount of space in the kitchen or corridor where it opens, which can create inconvenience in a small apartment;
• creating a high-quality repair requires investing a considerable amount in a beautiful kitchen door, which is not always affordable;
• with improper care of the door, it will quickly become unusable and begin to spoil the appearance of the room;
• small apartments do not always make it possible to install a door to the kitchen.

Each room has its own purpose, design, furniture, and therefore the doors must fit into this concept. At the moment, there are many types of door leaf that can be installed in any room, including the kitchen. Interior doors for such a room are represented by such a variety.

• Swing - the most common option, which is one or two sashes that are hinged. It is simple and convenient to use them, and the variety of designs, colors and materials for their production allows you to find the perfect solution for every situation.

• "Harmonic" - doors that are convenient to install in a small kitchen, where it is inconvenient to open an ordinary canvas or there is simply nowhere. The product can be made of wood, glass, plastic, colored stained glass or fabric, which makes it possible to create a cozy and stylish kitchen.

• Sliding - are doors that "ride" on special runners from side to side. This option allows you to save space and install doors where there is no room for standard options. The materials of their manufacture can be different, but glass is considered the most beautiful. The compartment door system can be installed near the wall or built into it, which makes it possible to enhance heat, sound and odor insulation.

• Corner - are a sliding structure that is located at the corner of the room. The convenience of such a product is the ability to zone the room, highlight a specific area, and also replace part of the wall in the corner with a glass door, which will make this part of the room more interesting, functional and light.

• Pendulum - looks like an ordinary door, but differs in the type of fastening and structure of the door. An ordinary door opens in one direction and rests against the door when closed, while a pendulum door can open in both directions without contacting the support. This option is used in large kitchens where there is a large flow of people and there is no time to open and close doors.

• Door "book" - very much like an accordion with the only difference that it does not consist of many components, but only two parts that are assembled when the door is opened and opened when closed. Such a door also moves on rails, which saves space.

The door leaf can be made according to various measurements, it all depends on the wishes of the customer, but in the case of large-scale production of such products, there are certain standards in which the following is spelled out:

• the width of the interior kitchen door can be 60, 70, 80 cm;
• the height of the canvas is usually 2 meters;
• the thickness depends on the material and averages 4-6 cm.

If the standard does not fit into a specific room and you need a narrower or, conversely, a wider design, then it is best to purchase a product to order or opt for a non-standard door leaf.

So that the comfort from staying in the kitchen is complete, and the appearance of the interior meets any requirements, it is important to choose the right material from which the door will be made.

• Solid wood has high sound insulation performance, but does not cope well with moisture and temperature fluctuations. For a small kitchen, this option will not be the best solution. The complexity of care is inherent in products covered with natural veneer.

• MDF - a good option for the kitchen, as it is not afraid of moisture, it is easy to clean, in addition, such doors are inexpensive. Of the shortcomings, one can only say about poor sound insulation and a short service life.

• Eco-veneer - ideal for small kitchens, as it is not afraid of moisture and temperature fluctuations, is easy to clean, has an attractive appearance and optimal cost. Does not allow sounds, smells and noise to pass through, fully protecting the kitchen space from other rooms.

• Glass door is a tempered glass construction that can be made in different colors, transparent or patterned. Maintenance of such doors is simple, but soundproofing qualities are inferior to other options.

Kitchen doors can have not only a variety of designs and appearance, but also a color that emphasizes the style of the room. In order for all elements to be combined with each other, it is important to know that doors must be combined with:

• floor color;
• ceiling;
• windows;
• walls;
• headset;
• decor.

The best thing, if the kitchen is made in a specific color scheme, be it light or dark, which will allow you to choose the dominant shade for the room. For a light kitchen, white, beige, pine or sonoma oak are best suited. For dark colors, alder, cherry, oak are suitable, which are dark red, brown and orange. To make the room visually larger, it will help a transparent glass door that will mask the boundaries of the room, expanding it.

So that the interior door does not look too simple, decor is applied to it. The most common options for the kitchen are:

• natural wood carving, creating interesting patterns, curls or geometric shapes;
• factory engraving of a blank canvas;
• inserts made of transparent, frosted, colored glass;
• use of stained-glass windows.

The size of decorative elements can be different, it all depends on the design of the room and the wishes of the owners. In an apartment that is poorly lit by the sun, it is better to put doors with large glass, which will allow sunlight to enter other rooms.

If the kitchen is being renovated and the space is completely transformed, then it is also better to put new doors. In order not to be mistaken in their choice, it is worth evaluating this product according to several criteria.

• The size. The door must match the dimensions of the kitchen. It makes no sense to put a traditional canvas in a small room, because it will be inconvenient to use it. In such cases, sliding doors and accordion doors are suitable, which will cope with the main functions and will not interfere. For a large kitchen, double doors can be installed, which will allow for lavish parties with a large number of guests.
• Location. Depending on the layout, the door can be located anywhere in the kitchen, which plays an important role in choosing a specific type of product. At the junction of two rooms, the presence of several door leaves usually creates discomfort, therefore it is worth choosing the option that will prevent such a situation. If the kitchen is constantly used, then it makes no sense to put a closing structure.
• Manufacturing material... Depending on the wishes of the owners, you can choose the most suitable door material for the kitchen, which will meet all the criteria.
• Colour... The color of the door leaf should be combined with the style of the entire room and in harmony with it.

The appearance of a kitchen is determined by many things, one of which is the interior door. Depending on its appearance, material, color and decor, a room can have a completely different appearance.

A kitchen room made in light colors will look ridiculous if installed in it black or dark door, therefore, the presence of a canvas in a light color scheme is the best solution. For an apartment that is well lit by sunlight, you can use blind doors. They will help create a cozy atmosphere for each of the adjacent rooms. The presence of engraving on the door will make it more stylish and interesting.

Usage "book" doors makes it possible to zone the space, but at the same time it is more rational to use it. With a large door width, it is not always appropriate to install a traditional door leaf, while the folding system looks original, interesting and fresh, decorating the kitchen, and most importantly, making its use more convenient.

Usage glass canvases in the kitchen refers to modern trends and is appropriate in the style of modern, hi-tech, minimalism. The use of frosted glass with a pattern instead of the traditional door leaf allows the kitchen to visually do more, create a unique delicate design of the room, without overloading it with foreign objects.

For an overview of the glass door to the kitchen, see the video below.