Interior Doors

Produced By and Written By Wendy Manwarren

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Want to make an entrance with real impact? Replace an interior door. Whether employed to connect two areas or to conceal a closet's contents, interior doors can enhance the style of a room, says Rick Perry, director of industry standards for the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. And the average home has about 20 of them, so choosing the right one is not just a simple open-and-shut decision. Before shopping for a door, examine the height, width, and depth of the opening, the amount of space around it, and the unit's purpose—for instance, a bedroom door needs to block sound, but a laundry room might require a louvered model that ventilates. Use the guide on the following page to help you navigate the selection of hinged, bifold, pocket, sliding, and folding doors.

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