In the interior of any room interior doors is not the last role. Not only is this a good noise reduction tool, it also has other features. Doors delimit space, allowing privacy. It is also a decoration that is always in sight. However, if the repair was completed a long time ago, then this particular element begins to deteriorate faster. It is not always possible to carry out the next restoration work front due to various circumstances (lack of funds, time, etc.) and it is not always rational. In this case, decorating the doors would be the best option.
Reasons for Change
What can motivate to do door decoration in your apartment or private house? There are several reasons for this. First of all, in many stores a wide range of similar products is presented. Moreover, the number of models depends on the reputation of the outlet itself and its location. In stores with polite staff, customers feel at home, therefore, sales are faster and in larger volumes, thanks to this the range is significantly replenished.
With such a variety, it is sometimes difficult to make a certain choice. Sometimes, looking at the door models, they seem almost the same. One is similar to the neighbor, the other is an exact copy of the one that is installed at work, etc. But the soul asks for change.
Decorating the old door will also be appropriate, because it served faithfully for many years, and sometimes it is a pity to take it out to the trash. What does replacing a door mean? In any case, the door frame itself also changes, since it forms one with the door. And this is dust, dirt, it is necessary to close the cracks, change the wallpaper near the door. In other words, at least local (and sometimes major) repairs can hardly be avoided.
In this regard, some people find it easier to update the door, without having to completely replace it. How can I do that? There are certain ways how to return the second life to the doors, not only interior, but also entrance, as well as in advanced cases.
Painting
This is the easiest recovery process that quickly tidies the doors. To begin with, it is necessary to remove it from the hinges, and then walk along its surface with a construction spatula to remove the old coating. Then you should smooth the surface with sandpaper. Cracks and scratches are sealed with wood putty. After polishing, a primer coat should be applied.
After a short preparatory stage, you can proceed to the staining process itself. But when decorating interior doors, do not rush, the stores sell a variety of materials with a metal or marble effect. With their help, you can simulate cracks or, for example, skin. This is a matter of taste, so before you start work, you should go to the points of sale in advance and look for a suitable option for yourself.
First you need to lay something on the floor (a kiss piece, oilcloth, newspaper, etc.) so as not to stain the flooring, then place the door horizontally - so the paint will lie evenly and smudges can be avoided. If there is glass, then tape should be glued around its perimeter.
Color spectrum
To give zest to the doors, you can paint it in several colors. The procedure will be somewhat more complicated - you need to form a pattern of various geometric shapes. For ease, you can pre-create a stencil or purchase a ready-made template in the store.
Before you start decorating the interior doors with your own hands, you should also carry out preparatory work, as described above. Only now masking tape will be needed in any case, even if the door does not have glass. She will just create a pattern or ornament. The exception is the presence of a ready-made stencil (it greatly simplifies the matter).
To translate the idea into reality, you can buy several cans of paint of different colors. But there is a rational option - to take one can of white paint (for a door 1 liter is enough) and several dyes of a suitable range.
Wallpaper not only for walls
A few years ago, wallpapers deservedly enjoyed great popularity in the decoration of the room. Now, most designers are unanimously inclined to consider such decor as bad manners, with which the property owner can argue. But who said that wallpapers are only suitable for walls ?! Glue paper and vinyl material like the people of Sweden, USA, Canada. What is not the highlight?
You can hide the entire door under the wallpaper, or you can noticeably highlight the moldings, which looks more attractive. But here, too, is a matter of taste. You can add originality to doors with cork wallpaper. Only after pasting should be varnished. The unusual texture of the material will give the surface a unique look. In addition, you can use one type of wallpaper or make a variety of several pieces.
Photos of decorated doors in various ways are presented in the article.
This method is well suited for those who do not like to mess with paints. Only without the preparatory stage is still not enough. The door is cleaned of stains, its surface is leveled, then it is ground and degreased with a solvent. For gluing the decor, ordinary wallpaper glue is suitable, but still it is better to use PVA - a more reliable option.
The advantages of this finish are the availability of material. It makes no sense to buy two or more rolls, one is enough, and with a margin. In addition, they can remain after repair, so they will quickly find application. There is nothing complicated in the work itself and a few photos of decorated doors (made by oneself) placed in this article are clear confirmation of this.
At the same time, after a while at the joints, the wallpaper begins to peel off, tear and wear out quickly. Moreover, this option is not suitable for entrance doors.
Visual arts
This option is not suitable for everyone, since it is impossible to do without the artist’s talent, and certain skills in working with the brush will also come in handy. The roller is already superfluous! It’s worth imagining that the door is another blank canvas on which something beautiful and memorable will soon appear.
And here everything just depends on the imagination of the artist. What images do he see in his head? What exactly is his soul striving for? And from what does the heart begin to beat faster than usual? You can draw a whole landscape, and again, on the entire door or in any of its zone. Or you can get along with beautiful various elements - colors, volumetric figures, patterns, in other words, all that pleases the eye.
Subtle filigree work is always highly regarded! And such an effect can be achieved with one’s own hands, spending at the same time a minimum of funds - just buy paints.
Fabric decor
Such an idea for decorating doors would be great options to make the doors look cute, tasteful and homely. The final result will be able to please its originality. Is it possible to see such a work of art in every house ?! But at the same time, this door trim has its drawbacks.
First of all, this concerns the choice of fabric - glue should not leave stains on the material. All edges need preliminary processing, otherwise the whole view deteriorates due to protruding threads. Also, the type of fabric on the doors is not combined with every interior.
But lovers of patchwork (creating a canvas from different pieces of material) will be able to bring something new and no less original, creating a unique application. A small curtain is appropriate if there is glass on the door. It can be fixed with fishing line and small cloves.
Mosaic decor
This option will look great on the bathroom door. However, the input metal sheet also makes a lasting impression. Door decoration can be done not only with ceramic pieces, in which case they will become too heavy. A good mosaic can be made from wooden elements or veneer, but there is also a finished one made of glass, which is easy to find in the store.
As for fastening, for this it is worth using special adhesive compounds (for example, "Moment") or liquid nails. The surface of the door should also be prepared - it is good to clean and remove all unnecessary.
First you need to think about the pattern, not losing sight of all the details. To facilitate the work, it is necessary to draw the entire diagram on the door with a pencil. As an option, the elements can not be applied on the entire surface, but only some fragments can be decorated. In addition, the mosaic is perfect not only for decorating the door, but also the opening itself or even the entrance arch.
Stained glass art
This option of decorating the door with your own hands can give it a bright personality. For this, the stained-glass window can be purchased ready-made, but it is not difficult to make it yourself. Children can also be involved in this process, which will benefit them by developing useful skills in them.
For example, the technique of drawing stained glass using paints is suitable. To do this, you need to get a piece of glass of the right size or gently get it out of the door (if it is present on it).
All work can be done according to the following scheme:
- Clean and degrease transparent material.
- Come up with some kind of drawing, drawing it on paper, and in the smallest details, which will greatly simplify the whole work.
- On the reverse side of the glass, fix the created pattern and use stained-glass paint to transfer to the material until its contours.
- Wait three days - it will take so long to completely dry. After that, you can paint over the remaining parts of the picture and also give them time to dry.
- To apply one more contour that will give the picture the final completeness and will allow to hide minor flaws. Leave the stained glass window dried for another three days.
- At the final stage of decorating the doors with your own hands, apply a protective varnish that should dry for at least a week.
When the coating is completely dry, the work of art is ready. And now all that remains to be done is to install a stained-glass window in the door leaf.
Doorway
In some apartments, interior openings do not have doors. What to do in such cases and is it possible to somehow decorate the arch? All of the above methods are suitable in this situation. At least, if not all, then some of them will definitely come in handy, but there are other options.
Curtains
You can go the other way. You can fine-tune the doorway with the help of curtains. To implement this idea, not only fabric is suitable, other materials will be appropriate - bamboo, cords, beads, wood, plastic. In a word, all that is enough for one's own imagination.
However, you should not opt for curtains with a horizontal type of opening. In this case, there will be a serious obstacle that will prevent you from freely entering the room. For decorating door openings, it is better to stop on the curtains with a vertical opening. This is the best option, if necessary, they can be tied to the wall.
All that needs to be done is to secure the eaves well over the entrance passage. Curtains effectively hide an aperture from a look, do not disturb and do not clutter up space.
Drywall
From this material, you can make an arch, which will be appropriate in almost any room. In addition, the sheets are inexpensive, they are easy to cut, and installation is not difficult. Only for the arch you must first make the frame, for which a galvanized profile is used. Moreover, the design should be given the necessary shape, after which they are sheathed with fragments of drywall using self-tapping screws.
After the arch is treated with a primer, a perforated corner is glued, the surfaces are putty, and after they dry, they are ground.
In an extreme case, instead of constructing an arch, you can simply perform gypsum plasterboard lining. At the final stage, you can paint them with water-based compounds or wallpaper.
Front door decoration
Creating a decor for interior doors is different in that you can use almost anything, from simple methods associated with painting and ending with the manifestation of your own imagination. All originality can only be appreciated by guests. With regard to the front door, everything is a little different. This detail requires a special approach.
Stencils with paints here clearly will not help. But the door knocker will immediately give the door not only mystery, but also a bit of antiquity. But in addition to improving the aesthetic appearance, it is also a completely functional element. The design of the front door will look ergonomic when both the handle, and the hammer, and the lock are made of the same material and adhere to the same style.
Other good ideas
In addition, you can take note of other ideas for decorating doors:
- Individual brightness - many are afraid of such experiments with the front door, which is in vain. The stairwells in many homes already look rather dull, so why not bring some cheerful shades. On the inside, the door leaf can have a neutral tone, but in relation to the outer part it is worth giving vent to your imagination.
- Painting - this method can be applied not only to interior doors, but also to the entrance group. Abstraction, plot drawing, ornament, art painting - you can list endlessly, but all this will also give the door an interesting look.
- Slate paint - covering the outer or inner part of the door leaf with this material, thereby you can afford yourself and all households a rich expanse for creativity.
- A wreath - but not simple, but decorative - it can be made from green or dry branches. With the help of this traditional decor, you can endow the front door with a certain charm, which from the threshold will symbolize the sign of home comfort. At the same time, it can be decorated thematically or leave a neutral tint.
The front door is not only a locking element, first of all, it reflects the character of the owner of the home.
For this reason, she should be hospitable and be able to interest her person. But in no way look dull and faceless. Decoration of doors, and even in combination with their own imagination, is the best way to eliminate this drawback, introducing a bit of originality.