Glass doors as a stylish accent in the interior

Just going into details, it is possible to create a spectacular and expressive interior. Stylish and modern furnishings in the house or city apartment is formed from a carefully thought-out nuances. One of them is the passage between the rooms and the door glass interior plays a significant role. This article considers the features and principles of the use of such structures in the interior, and also reflects the diversity of their design.

Glass doors in the room design

Interior doors are not only as a decorative interior decoration. They perform the function of a kind of partition that divides the internal space into zones. Regardless of the significance attached to the owner of the apartment or house door design, the fundamental criterion is the quality of the selection. Making once the right choice, you can get a good and beautiful thing that will last for many years.

Picking up the glass doors, it is necessary to consider not only the technical and operational characteristics of these products, but also their design. From the appearance of the design will depend on the overall impression of the situation and interior space as a whole.

The first is to pay attention to the following points:

1. The size of the door opening in the room and form. The passage between the chambers may be a standard or beyond stereotype. In the second case it is necessary to buy a door custom made to individual measures.
2. Design and purpose of the room, his style.
3. Living room area and the amount of free space in it. Not every door design can meet the conditions of the disposal room.

Important!By purchasing the glass doors on the order, you should think carefully about their design. Very original models may cause difficulties in the process of creating an interior. Such objects usually look in isolation and does not fit into the overall situation. In this case it is necessary to adjust the style of the room under the door structure, and not vice versa, which can be a source of serious problems.

How to choose the design of the glass doors to the apartment

On sale are the most common door designs, the design of which is dominated by a rectangular shape and clean lines. They optimally fit into the space of classical interiors. Patterned and grooved glass on the interior doors bring into the room more elegance and nobility. But this does not mean that the use of such products imposed strict limits.

Classic door can be combined with other styles:

• village;
• country;
• French Provence;
• Scandinavian, which design is present in a minimum number of parts.

Glazed doors with decorative patterns suitable for rooms in Art Nouveau style. Such products are characterized by smooth and rounded lines, while their design is simple and concise as possible.

As the decorative elements may be used:

• fusing;
• mosaic;
• stained glass;
• application.

Due to the design of decorative components such door is fresh and unusual. To the premises, executed in the style of techno and high-tech design to fit the verified geometry and a minimum number of parts. To dilute the excessive strictness of similar models, used extensive glazing. Most often in the interiors in the genre of hi-tech, you can see the frosted glass interior doors, which are enclosed in a metal frame.

Note!If the door is combined with interior style corresponds to personal preference of the owner apartments, as well as different functionality, then design a good match.

Classification of glass interior doors: photo and basic designs

Range of contemporary designs is vast and rich enough, so the buyer gets sometimes a difficult choice. In the photo the glass doors in the interior you can see hundreds of interesting and unique design solutions, however, experts recommend to first determine the type of construction, which will be installed in the opening.

Existing types of products according to their structural features are divided into several groups:

• Hinged doors or feigned - open only in one direction and are fixed to the door frame by means of canopies.
• Swing doors - shall be opened in either direction and have two fixing points: the floor and ceiling.
• Sliding doors - are moved along a rail by means of special rollers. The flaps thus parted in different directions.

When choosing the design must take into account the conditions of the room in which it will be installed as well as interior design.

General characteristics of the glass swing door

Swing Doors, considered to be traditional. Most of these structures are composed of a single leaf. Although there are also variants with two blades, which are used if an opening between the rooms sufficiently wide. Sometimes this choice may be due exclusively to design ideas. In some cases, construction glass hinged interior doors are equipped with a porch. Thanks to him, the product better fits to the opening, thereby increasing the level of heat and sound insulation of the room.

This type of door designs installed in the box. It may be made of metal or wood. On sale there are products where the skeleton of the door leaf and frame are made of the same material. Similar designs are practical and offer great opportunities in terms of design. However, their installation is only possible in areas that have sufficient free space, because it requires extra space for opening of the sash.

Features sliding glass doors type

Sliding glass doors are suitable for the type of rooms with different size and ceiling height. Such constructions are moved along the rail. Its function is performed by a special rail installed along a wall. If the product has only one fold, then it can not be categorized as sliding structures. Such a sliding door is considered. There are several variations of sliding products. The most popular of them are coupes and suspended structures.

Useful advice!Made of glass doors sliding type are ideal for zoning premises. With their help, you can divide the space of the kitchen and dining room, to fend off the latest unpleasant odors that occur in the process of cooking.

Due to the structural features of the sliding doors, you can eliminate the use of thresholds, which are essential attributes of traditional products. The flaps are moved along the wall, so there is no restriction on the placement of furniture. In addition, it is not necessary to free space in front of the door to open the canvas.

The specificity of the glass doors and pendulum mechanism

The design of doors equipped with pendulum mechanism, in many respects similar to the swing device products. However, their shutters can be opened in both directions.

These products are ideal for areas with high traffic:

• canteens;
• kitchens;
• living.

Fitting for doors of glass with a pendulum mechanism requires free space on both sides, which is one of the significant disadvantages. To increase the operation comfort, manufacturers equip devices such constructions for fixing and closers providing smooth and quiet opening. Doors with pendulum mechanism can have either one or two doors.

For mounting pendulum doors do not need a box. In respect of the dimensional parameters, in particular the height and width of the structure, there are no strict restrictions. If necessary, such items can be supplemented by transoms.

Swing doors are not flush against the door frame, which negatively affects the sound insulation performance. For this reason, experts do not recommend to install such structures in areas with special needs. For their installation does not suit bedrooms and children's rooms, in need of silence, for swing doors open quite noisy.

What used glass for interior doors

For the manufacture of door designs ordinary glass can be used. However, the advantage of such a product is their low cost. The rest of the operating parameters of this material is completely inappropriate for the creation of this product kind, it can be used only as decorative additions to the interior doors with glass inserts.

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It is better to give preference to the following types of material:

• tempered glass;
• reinforced glass;
• triplex.

Important!To care for glass doors are not recommended cleaning agents, having in its composition of abrasive particles. These components can damage the surface.

The preferred option for the home are considered doors with glass triplex.
This type of material is of two kinds:

• with laminate coating;
• glass produced using the technique of the liquid fill.

Glass thickness may vary from 0.8 to 4 cm. Triplex is completely safe for humans. Even if such material to make a strong physical effort, such as stroke, it can not cause serious harm. Triplex does not scatter into small and sharp pieces like ordinary glass, and retains its integrity, covered with a network of cracks.

For the production of transparent and opaque glass doors for showers is used triplex, some manufacturers have released products with internal decoration. Has similar characteristics reinforced glass, which is placed inside a special mesh, increasing the strength of the material.

Tempered glass doors have fewer advantages, although their degree of durability is sufficiently high. This type of material, unlike the previous two embodiments, can crack and fall to pieces. The advantage lies only in the fact that all these fragments have blunt edges, so people will not get hurt, as it happens in the case of ordinary glass. Among the advantages of this material it is possible to note an affordable price.

What determines the price of interior glass doors

Price interior doors of glass depends on many different factors. Among them:

• type structure (open type);
• particular hardware and its level of quality;
• type of glass used in the manufacture of a door;
• presence of decoration, its features and quality;
• size of the web;
• the material from which made the door frame.

The average price of glass doors:

type of glass	price, rub.
common	5000-7000
toughened	6000-14000
reinforced	8000-15000
Triplex	8000-17000

Note!The quoted price does not include the cost of the door frame, furniturnogo filling dobornikov and architraves.

Variants of decorative interior glass doors

The sale can be seen the structure made of glass, but in most cases, manufacturers use special techniques for decorating these products, for example, patterning blasting, painting, etching, sputtering etc.

Sometimes decoration affects the physical properties of the glass. Bilateral corrugation refers to those design options. To decorate the interior doors made of glass author's signature can be used. In this case, the decorative component has a direct impact on the cost of the product, and the price will be proportional to the eminent artist and professionalism.

Not every design decision can be implemented under certain circumstances. If there is a big animals and small children, it is advisable to install frosted glass doors or even decorate the transparent fabric painting. It is also preferable to select a model with a wooden frame. Considered the safest products in which the lower part is made of wood and the top is decorated with glass inserts.

The most common variants of decoration of glass doors:

• polished;
• abrasive treatment;
• toning;
• finishing technology "satin";
• engraving the surface;
• facet processing;
• sand finish;
• printing and so on. d.

Accessories and equipment of interior doors with glass

The choice of accessories and optional equipment is very important when purchasing a door structure. The quality and specificity of these parts depends on the process of opening and closing the shutters, as well as the absence of a squeak and other extraneous sounds. Particular attention should be paid to the reliability and strength of the joint connections. Otherwise it is necessary to change the door early.

Even to the most conventional design attached great amount of detail. Fittings for Glass doors swing type must include a set of loops. They are used to fix the blade in the box. Typically, these parts are presented in the form of a hinge, which can be changed if necessary.

Important!In the models entirely made of glass, a crucial role is played by the fixing systems. It is this aspect should be given special attention when choosing the design, because quality loops can significantly extend the life of the door leaf.

If the door leaf is made entirely of glass, it is necessary to select a loop, the installation of which does not involve drilling the sash. This fastening system keeps the structure by tightly pressed on both sides.

In some models hidden hinges can be included. Such details are built into the floor and the ceiling with the help of pins, so they are completely invisible. Each latch is equipped with multiple tips, which may be twisted in any direction. Due to them and held the door design.

Fittings sliding door comprises a roller mechanism and the special profile (guide) on which the wheels are moving. The guide is of several types, depending on the type of door. The designs on the principle of "coupe" there is just the two profiles. The main sash weight falls on the lower guide. The upper element has a supporting role. These items are usually included as standard doors, they do not need to buy separately. So before you pick up the product from a store, be sure to make sure you have all the elements.

Sliding doors are equipped with 4 rails, which are installed in pairs above and below the structure. If the leaf items hidden in special niches in the wall, in such models there are only two tracks. The curved rails are curved doors and repeat leaf shape.

Classification and features handles for glass doors

In modern models of handles and decorative hardware already present in the standard. However, the interior doors are equipped with such parts, in rare cases, so they are bought separately.

Glass has an impressive weight. For this reason, you should make sure that all hardware is securely fixed. Most often used for manufacturing the handles aluminum or steel, at least - the timber. These materials are strong enough.

Metal handles, thanks to staining can mimic a variety of materials:

• anodised aluminum;
• stainless steel;
• gold;
• antique bronze;
• silver;
• black nickel.

The main types of handles for glass interior doors:

1. Flat products - for sliding doors are fixed to the glass due to the self-adhesive surface.
2. Overhead handles - do not require drilling, made of metal.
3. Handles - for door designs of swing and pendulum. Made of plastic, metal, wood, as well as their design can comprise a combination of these materials.
4. Lever Mortice or products - can be equipped with a locking mechanism.
5. Handles, knobs - spherical product with the mechanism of rotary type. Made of plastic, metal or wood.

Note!Expenses for the purchase of hardware can reach 65% of the total cost of the door.

Existing sizes of glass doors for houses

Before heading to the store for the purchase of the door structure, you need to measure the width and height of interior opening. Even if these parameters are within the scope of the standard, it is advisable to double-check anyway. Otherwise it is necessary to make adjustment of the door under the opening, and this activity requires considerable effort and may incur additional costs.

Depending on the type of design width glass doors for the home in relation to the opening in the framework of international standard is 0.6-0.9 m. If you intend to purchase a corner article, these parameters are determined individually order. The same applies to products whose size does not match the pattern.

With regard to the height standards do not exist. This rate depends on the level of the ceiling in the house. The height of the door structure may vary within 1.9-2.2 m. The larger the value, the better. The fact that the high doors are very advantageous to look in interior walls. They passed the room is much more light and air than the standard design. These rooms look more spacious and more volume.

What is better to choose the glass doors into the room with the light of its purpose

The range of modern shops offering a huge variety of design options of interior openings. The design of such structures is quite varied to support almost any interior style.

According to consumer reviews of glass interior doors produced by factories in France, Italy and Germany, considered the most high-quality and reliable. It is the company of these countries annually replenish the market with thousands of new models with unique and original design, which attracts buyers.

For the living room and other rooms in classic style, it is desirable to choose light models with two blades, transparent inserts made of glass that mimic the windows. Such designs look elegant and refreshing interior. In addition, its design is neutral, so the door will not distract the attention on himself.

For dark and cramped space suit folding model with a large glass area. These doors will add more natural light, so the room will seem more spacious than it actually is, and its ceilings - is much higher.

Doors with large glass area suitable for such facilities:

• dining room;
• kitchen;
• living room.

Bedroom design such use is inappropriate, since the transparent glass does not provide the necessary level of intimacy and security.

Useful advice!If desired, a rest room can be set Glass doors frosted glass, corrugated or decorated stained. Glass area should be small.

The use of doors with frosted glass in the kitchen should be abandoned. During the cooking surface material quickly becomes soiled. Her get fat food, there are traces of water. Frosted glass is very difficult to clean, so such models do not differ convenience and practicality.

Doors with large glass inserts are not suitable for children's rooms, because in the course of the game the kids can beat them (especially fragile glass types).

Turn-based technology installation glass door

Mounting of the glass door structure is not very complex. With the installation of the product will be able to handle not only the specialist, but also any person who does not have professional skills. The main thing with this - to adhere to the correct sequence.

The installation process begins interior glass doors with dismantling of the door opening and, if necessary - with its expansion. After this fixed guide. For its fixation may be used various ways.

It is preferable to use for these purposes dowels. The guide can be fixed on a wall or on a previously attached wooden block. Be sure to make sure that the rail is at the desired distance, otherwise fold will not have a freewheel.

Next, a lower roller, which must be positioned directly above the upper strap. Thereafter, the assembly of the lower slots. For these purposes, you can use the cutter or chisel. In the next step door leaf is mounted on the lower roller and is fixed to the rail. Then, all of the end products are assembled restrictive locks. These items will keep the door leaf in place.

The process of installing the door structure is not as complicated as it may seem at first glance. Suffice it to become familiar with the nuances of technology, as well as a detailed examination of the design features. So during installation work did not have any complications, care must be taken to match the dimensions of the door opening. Fortunately, manufacturers offer a wide selection of designs, which differ not only coloring, manufacture of materials, design, but also the size.

After completing installation work yourself, you can save on a challenge to master, as well as to acquire useful skills that will definitely come in handy in the future.