Metrie is the leading manufacturer and distributor of solid wood and composite wood mouldings and the leading supplier of interior doors in Canada. They have distribution centers throughout the United States and Canada, and they offer products unparalleled in the industry with a passion for design, quality and service.
Design Tip: Doors are the main component in the overall look of a well designed room.
This client is managing the basement finish on their own and brought us in for the overall design and custom carpentry work. And we are beyond thankful that they brought us in when planning out the entire project during the design phase.
We can’t stress enough that carpentry work such as the trim, custom windows and doors, moulding, etc. are not an afterthought in a room’s design.
Even though you might not notice those details in all rooms, they complete the overall look and feel and can create a dramatic effect and elevate a room!
Choose Your Design Style
The first step in how to choose interior doors is style. We always start by getting a sense of our clients design style. Do you like ornate details, straight or curved lines, or do you enjoy more of the craftsman look? Once we get a sense for what our clients love and hate we can quickly narrow down what style we want to incorporate into the space. You also make sure to pay attention to the size of the actual space that the doors will be going into as well as your overall design plan for the room.
For example, if it’s a smaller space and you’re incorporating bold wallpaper throughout you don’t want to get too carried away with a giant door that has a lot of ornate details. If this was the case you would probably want to either stick with a more simple door so that the focus was on the wallpaper or visa versa. So, if you’re going for a subtle wallpaper, go bold on that door and have some fun with not only the design but the color.
Choose Your Materials
One of the most important steps in how to choose interior doors is choosing the material. We always like to choose the door first before choosing the mouldings, trim and casing. Why? Because the door is going to create the biggest statement piece and then we can complement the casings and trim with the door afterwards. We then like to match the trim and moulding to the doors. You want to make sure it all flows together and that nothing is jumping out at someone when they walk into the room, not in a good way.
First when choosing your doors determine the amount of space you have for a door that will help solidify if you can do a French, double, or flush door. Once you’ve determined that you can choose whether you want a hollow, glass, solid, or intricate patterned doors based on the style you’re going with in the overall design of the room.
Frame, Hang & Install
And finally, the last step in how to choose interior doors, once you’ve chosen all your finishings that go with your style it’s time for the install! You can have the best looking door out there but if you frame and hang it wrong, it’ll quickly distract from the overall look of the house and might even costs you money in the long run.
If you’re going to DIY and looking for how to remove and install an interior door, as well as answer any key questions before purchasing, check out Metrie’s incredible guide here: How to Install an Interior Door.
