Design Trends in Modern Bespoke Internal Doors

Gone are the days of bland, generic doors. Today, bespoke internal doors are stepping out of the shadows and becoming statement pieces, adding personality and functionality to your home. But with so many options available, navigating the world of bespoke doors can feel overwhelming. Fear not,  this blog dives into the hottest trends in modern internal bespoke doors, exploring popular types, designs, and finishes, along with the reasons behind their rise in popularity.

The changing role and design of bespoke doors

The pandemic caused a seismic shift in property needs and desires of home owners which is set to stay. The popularity of working from home and hybrid working means more time is spent by homeowners in their dwellings so they have more desire to maximise space and make it a more comfortable and flexible environment. Bespoke door and ironmongery choices are reflected in this move towards more homely and livable designs and the integration of high-quality materials.

Other door trends include:

Maximum Space through doors: Home owners want to maximise the space they’ve got, from living and dining areas for relaxing and entertaining, through to areas for keeping fit or utilising the garden more effectively. The open plan layouts are evolving through the creative use of bespoke doors of different style, enabling rooms to be used more flexibly. 

Desire for Natural materials: Doors are now more commonly considered at the interior design stage. A desire for nature has come to the fore, influencing people’s choice of colours and finish, with warmer natural tones and saturated tones in made-to-measure doors used for a splash of colour, rather than always white primed.

Personalization of custom doors: People are increasingly seeking ways to express their individuality in their homes. Bespoke interior doors offer endless custom options, allowing for unique and personalized designs.

Sustainability: The use of natural and eco-friendly materials like Oak has gained traction and importance in decision-making. Made to measure internal doors can be crafted with these principles in mind.

What types of made to measure doors are trending?

Here are some of the most popular door types right now.

Sliding Pocket Doors These maximise available space in a property by sliding into a pocket inside a wall cavity and provide optimum room functionality and architectural design flow.  Pocket doors are also available as fire doors.
Double Doors and Internal Folding Doors These are used to partition or close off areas for privacy and provide multi-functional use of space throughout the day, from homeworking to entertainment.
Glazed doors, Partitions and Screens Glazed doors and screens is any size door allow natural light to penetrate interior spaces and brighten the home. They are good for retaining a bright open feel whilst adding an element of privacy, such as an office space.
Feature Interior Doors Use bold design features to make a statement or to accentuate the interior design theme. You can make impression with large over-sized double doors or add a luxury finish to differentiate a special area, such a dining room or bar.

What are modern design trends in customer doors?

Modern doors are typically flush with flat panels, groves or inlays and absent of the large decorative beading associated with traditional styles, however there has been a re-emergence in the popularity of traditional 4 and 6 panel door designs in up-market homes, often with contemporary features to give them a modern twist. Today there is a huge choice of custom designs and finishes available from Denleigh who provide a highly bespoke service. 

Internal bespoke doors typically fall into two camps:

Feature doors that make an impact with a bold design, custom size, use of colour, choice of veneer, stain and use of striking handle designs and finishes.	Discreet doors that take a back seat and let other elements of the design breathe like flooring, wallpaper, furnishings. Their design is more subtle and made-to-measure.

Trends in Modern Door Veneers and Stains 

As warmer, more natural tones and textures increase in popularity, designers are seeing finishes that complement this style. Creative designs and materials make homes more vibrant, interesting, inspiring spaces to live with warm neutrals and textures displacing stark white decor and cosying things up.  Natural veneers like Oak and Walnut are never out of fashion but other textured finishes such as Ebony, Smokey Stained Oak or Silk (seen below) are also on trend and help to differentiate a property from the norm. View other options on our veneers page.

                   
                Ebony                                    Smokey Stained Oak                                  Silk

Conclusion: Staying on trend with made-to-measure-doors

Fashions come and go but doors and handles have never been so important to interior design and how a property is perceived. Choosing the right design to complement your property is key at the design stage. Use doors creatively to work the available space and think about how colours and finishes will complement the design. With made to measure doors you are only limited by your imagination, but the door experts at Denleigh can help bring your vision to reality and delivery through our extensive range.