(Newswire.net — September 27, 2021) –If there’s one part of interior design that often goes ignored, it’s the home doors. They are such a part of the furniture of any room that it’s easy to forget they’re as much in need of design attention as any other part of the room – and just as susceptible to trends. As we move towards the latter end of 2021, we can start to look back at what trends have established themselves indoor hardware this year, and what they meant for interior design.
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Choose a great lock
One part of door hardware that is always becoming more advanced is the lock. Door locks are vital to your privacy and security, and as well as more secure traditional lock and key mechanisms being available, recent years have also seen huge advances in smart locks. If you want to spring for the ultimate peace of mind that a smart lock on your front door can provide, then you aren’t alone – and with the rise in popularity
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Go for statement doorknobs
Although the phrase statement doorknob probably makes you think of crystal cut doorknobs or ornate wrought iron, there are plenty more artistic and understated options such as etched brass doorknobs or painted wooden designs which gives any door its own style and unique flourish.
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Use contrasting hinges
Similarly, to steampunk watches and shabby chic furniture, adding contrasting hinges to any door is a great way to give them a unique quirk and outspoken look. Some have even gone so far as to use mismatched hinges for an extra unusual look.
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Fit high doors
Although this trend only applies to those of us blessed with high ceilinged homes, the high door is an interesting trend set to take off this year. Changing the traditional vision of the regular height door, the high door has the threefold effect of saving our tall friends the worry of hitting their head, giving the illusion of a high ceiling
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Use glass interior doors
With growing trends towards creating open spaces within the home rather than a series of separate rooms, the glass door is having a moment. It maintains the soundproofing and division of space created by a traditional door whilst maintaining a sense of continuity throughout your property by creating a visual connection between spaces. Glass doors are also an opportunity to add drapes into your home so you can opt to open and close visual access to the room as you desire, and you can pick curtains which reflect your personal style.
Doors might not seem like something that can be a center for innovations or a central design feature of a room, but in fact, they are a central feature in any room – and they deserve just as much design attention as any other element. Whether you decide to elevate the idea of an open flow home with glass interior doors or add a quirky twist to your decor with artistic doorknobs, there’s a door hardware trend out there that will suit you and your home down to the ground.