Interior doors are not only a fundamental element to ensure the livability of a home. If necessary, and if a precise approach is adopted in the choice, they can become a real furnishing tool .
The offer of interior doors, in fact, is very abundant and heterogeneous. It consists of exquisitely functional solutions , with an ordinary aesthetic impact, and design solutions , which also exercise a prominent visual function, capable even of trespassing into the field of art.
Here is some useful information to choose the interior doors that best suit your needs. The different types of opening
The first criterion through which the offer of interior doors is developed is represented by the opening mechanism. Here are the alternatives currently available. Swing doors . It is the “classic” door, the one characterized by the simplest opening mechanism. It can be with one or two doors. These are always connected to hinges, which guarantee the rotation motion. As can be easily understood, and from common heritage, the swing doors open inwards. This type is appreciated for its simplicity (which is also reflected in the installation process) and for its low cost. On the other hand, it takes up a lot of space thanks to the rotary mechanism. Folding doors. This kind of interior door is made up of two or more panels that fold on themselves like an accordion, leaving the passage free and guaranteeing – just as a door should – access between one room and another. It is a popular solution because, just like swing doors, it is easy to install. In addition, however, it creates significant space savings. Sliding doors. In this case, the door (or leaves) slides on a track, generally placed in the upper part of the door. In this way, the space saving is total. On the other hand, this is precisely the most appreciated value of sliding doors. There are two types: retractable sliding doors and external sliding doors. In the first case, the door slides into the wall. In the second case, the track is placed outside and therefore the door slides parallel to the wall. The internal sliding doors represent the solution with the smallest footprint, but require the execution of masonry works. The external sliding doors take up a little more space but are easy to install because they do not require major interventions on the wall.
Which type to choose
The answer depends on three factors: the budget, the space available, the style of furniture.
In general, hinged doors are the ideal solution if you do not have large space problems, if you intend to spend small amounts and if you have in mind an overall classic style of furniture.
Conversely, folding and sliding doorsthey represent the ideal solution if you have any space problems, and aim to save as much as possible. In particular, then, you should opt for the sliding doors if you intend to give your home a minimal and distinctly modern style. In fact, it is based on the concept of “space as furniture” and prefers small dimensions… Just what a good sliding door is able to offer.
If you want to learn more about “internal doors and types of opening”, the advice is to visit the relative page on Wikipedia . The choice of material
The material also represents a criterion for choosing interior doors to be taken seriously into consideration. Here are the most popular alternatives. Wood. It can be laminated, blockboard, solid. In general, solid wood is the solution that best combines resistance and aesthetic impact, although its price is not always accessible. The wood, regardless of the type, goes well with a classic style, which makes warmth and a sense of welcome its typical features. Lacquered . The lacquered doors are “simple” wooden doors, enhanced by a layer of paint. The aesthetic solutions are the most varied, although the solid color and white are preferred. They adapt to a sober, if not downright minimal style, and at the same time undemanding from an economic point of view. Glass. It can be tempered or layered. In both cases, safety is guaranteed. In fact, in the event of breakage, the tempered glass door breaks into tiny, blunt pieces. Similar speech for the laminated glass door, which keeps its layers attached to each other even in case of breakage. Glass is undoubtedly the most expensive solution, but also the one capable of expressing the highest ideal of elegance. Choosing the dealer of doors and windows
If you intend to buy a good door, or any other window (eg windows), the advice is to refer to the showrooms of the best dealers. In fact, only the showrooms allow you to view the products in a global and effective way, to touch them with your hand, and at the same time to benefit from the consultancy service of the experts present in the room.
If you live in the capital or its surroundings, you certainly have some more possibilities, given the widespread presence of showrooms throughout the Capitoline territory. In this case, all that remains is to contact and address retailers who boast a large exhibition of interior doors in Rome . Doors and tax breaks
If you intend to buy one or more interior doors, you may be wondering: can I take advantage of the personal income tax deductionThe answer is unfortunately negative: the purchase and installation of doors and windows falls into the “ordinary maintenance” category, which is excluded by law from the deduction mechanism.
However, there is an exception, that is when the purchase and installation of doors represents an essential intervention to complete or make possible an extraordinary maintenance intervention, such as the construction of a new wall.
If you want to know more, the advice is to consult the guide on restructuring of the Revenue Agency.
