How to choose contemporary internal doors for your home

Whether your home is a new-build or period property, the doors you choose can completely change your home’s aesthetic. If you want to bring a modern element to your decor, adding contemporary internal doors can be a quick and easy way to refresh your interior design.

But how do you find the best contemporary doors to suit your style? From sleek and understated single doors to elegant French doors, we will explore how modern internal door designs can bring a contemporary touch to any room.

What do modern doors look like?

Contemporary doors are an excellent addition to any home. Whether you’re looking to sell your property and want to appeal to modern buyers, or you simply want to update your decor, contemporary, custom internal doors are a versatile choice.

Modern doors tend to feature clean lines and angular furniture. You’ll likely find neat panels with a smooth finish and sleek door handles. Additional design accents are simple yet effective — like the sweeping curve on our Salerno – Primed Internal Door. 

Palermo, Shaker, and Mexicano doors all showcase contemporary features and can be a great place to start on your search for modern internal doors.

Do modern interior doors have glazed panels?

While contemporary doors may be understated in their design, they come in a variety of styles, and you can find both solid doors and glazed designs. Contemporary patio doors are a great example of modern made to measure internal doors with glass, not to mention they make ideal room dividers.

What is the difference between modern and traditional doors?

In contrast to contemporary doors, traditional doors — from Victorian to cottage-style — usually incorporate more intricate detailing. While modern doors focus on streamlined shapes and minimal patterns, traditional doors often feature raised panels, ornate mouldings and sometimes stained glass designs.

Finding the best modern doors for your home

If you’re searching for the ideal internal contemporary doors for your property, here are some areas to consider.

What’s your interior design goal?

Firstly, what do you want your modern doors to add to your home’s aesthetic? Are you looking to complement a modern apartment with a door that matches the space’s clean lines and minimalist colour scheme? Or do you want to add a splash of modernity to stand out against a traditional property?

Industrial doors make a striking statement, while modern oak internal doors offer a softer approach to the contemporary look. Find a style that ties into your overall design vision.

Glazed vs solid

This is another design element to think about — do you want solid contemporary doors or those with glazed panels? Modern internal doors with glass can be an excellent choice for smaller rooms and properties with little natural light. 

Some period properties, such as thatched cottages, tend to have lower ceilings and thick walls, which means they can be prone to darkness. Incorporating glazed contemporary doors can instantly modernise and brighten the space. Pattern 10 doors are an excellent option when it comes to maximising light.

Choosing a colour

If you want to embrace a truly modern door design, colour is another important factor. For the most part, both internal and external modern doors usually go one of two ways:

• Neutral tones, such as white, grey, or light wood are ideal for subtly incorporating into an airy modern home. Our Seville – Solid Primed Internal Door and Antigua – Primed Internal Door designs offer a clean, neutral look that’s sure to complement an array of room styles.
• A bold shade to stand out — red, black, or another vibrant colour to add a pop of contrast. If this sounds like the kind of aesthetic you’d like to create, take a look at our range of modern black interior doors.

Find internal doors with a modern twist at A Wood Idea

Modern internal doors are suitable for a wide variety of homes — not just new-builds. They can bring a fresh look to a whole host of interior designs. From understated yet homely oak doors to chic designs in bold shades, we have a range of contemporary internal doors to suit every property. Explore our collection of interior doors and find more home decor advice and inspiration on our blog. 

Want to see our products in person? Feel free to visit our Blaydon showroom to get a feel for the quality and craftsmanship of our wooden doors.