Finishing doorways: making the right choice

How beautifully to finish the doorway, such a question is asked by many room owners. After all, it can be done finishing doorway without a door, but you can close it with a door. After all, there is not always a bedroom behind the opening, in many rooms it is installed as an element of the interior.

Select the shape of the opening

This interior detail can simply separate one room from another. And so here the door can simply interfere.

Let's first consider the forms of this design and where and what to use. How to finish the doorway should only be after exploring possible options.

Rectangular doorway

Such a construction requires, in itself, additional finishing. It will require the use of framing and installation of cashing (see Decorative trim on the door: the correct department).

So:

• In this embodiment, the finish doorways can be made of MDF or wood. In this form, it will be the most attractive option;

Attention: Designers with this form of aperture are advised to make the finish in a strict and businesslike manner.

• For decoration should use stucco or decor. You just need to move the visitor's attention from the bare walls to these interior elements.

Arch

The embodiment of the arched opening attracts people.

So:

• This trim door openings would be appropriate if it is used for dividing the premises, finishing which is made in the same style;
• In this design, the height and width of the arch will depend not only on your desire, but also the volume of the room should be taken into account. Consider the width of the wall. The question is that the frame itself should never make the opening heavy and awkward.

We imitate the arch

Sometimes you get a room and it is immediately obvious that the reception was not made in the subject. And it can not always be removed.

Then you can make an imitation arch. In this case, attention is simply not attracted to it; ordinary arched segments are attached. This design does not attract attention and fits into almost any style of the room.

Attract attention and highlight the arch

Finishing the doorway opening is often done to attract attention. And for this there are secrets that are worth knowing.

 So:

• Finishing doorway quality moldings, always attract attention. It is quite simply attached and can be picked up in retail, it abounds. With this clever decoration you can give the room the desired style;
• It is possible to use moldings as well, these are patch slats that can be selected in the desired shape and color. Sandriks can also be used, this is a kind of pediment that projects in the upper part of the opening. Can be made in the form of imitation columns;
• Finishing the opening without a door can also be done with a mosaic, which will highlight and decorate the opening. It is available in various colors and allows you to create a unique pattern;
• Finishing the doorway with the aim of its allocation can be done with wood. Panels in this embodiment can be displayed in a vertical and horizontal position. In this form, you can make a whole thematic presentation, and it can be done and decorated with precious woods. It all depends on the volume of your wallet;
• In Khrushchev often there is not enough space and sometimes it can be visually enlarged with the help of a tile, thus making the passage to the kitchen. It can be purchased in almost any color and texture. Simulate a stone.

On the contrary, distract attention from the opening

There are such options that the opening on the contrary should be hidden and not isolated.

There are also secrets for this:

• In this case, a drywall finish can help out the doorway (see How to make a doorway from drywall). It just can be made completely unnoticed and at the same time will not act, then you can hang a curtain rod and curtains on it, which in turn should be beautiful and make a pattern of them and you can make fasteners, then nobody will turn on the opening Attention;
• To distract attention, you can apply and woven frame, which is made in the form of lambrequins. It is better to use thicker threads for this.

Possible options for finishing the doorway

Before choosing, you should see photos and videos on this topic and select the desired configuration. The following most popular materials can be used as material.

Any design can be done by hand, you can also watch the video with us. Installation instructions are detailed and moreover for any material. So:

• PVC panels, you can take them with the desired structure and the desired color. This decoration gives the room a strict style, emphasizes the contrast of the wallpaper. They give the structure a volume and expand the opening itself. In this decoration there is a practical side, they are not visible traces of hands. This design is easy to install with your own hands and does not require much time. How to finish the doorway with plastic you can find out in detail on our website;
• Finishing the doorway with drywall will always help to hide all the errors of the reference plane. The surface is smooth and even and after that you can attach any trim elements. You can give any shape, including arched;
• Making with decorative stone, this is probably one of the most stylish options. Although its price is quite high, but the beauty is worth it. As a decor, you should not choose too large and massive parts, they will only make the structure heavier.

Attention: With such a finish, it is necessary to qualitatively prepare the base plane, otherwise the material will not last long. The site has a detailed article on this topic.

• If the arch is on the street or in the hallway, then it will look great design with clinker. It is durable and beautiful material.

Design solutions

Designers give some tips on the design of this design:

• If the room has not high ceilings, then it is necessary to use arched structures. Apply a radius of more than the width of the opening, rounding should be done flat. In this design, the arch looks higher and visually raises the ceiling;
• For a classic arch, use a radius that corresponds to half the opening. This design is perfect for rooms with high ceilings;
• If you want to give the room originality, then you can move away from conventional forms. Apply ellipse or bias to one side.

Most importantly do not take a decision spontaneously. First, everything should be weighed and calculated. If you want to make the installation of expensive wood, then this is a completely solvable question. She just ages, for this there are special chemicals.