How beautiful to decorate the door. Everything you need to know about door decor

Consider some of the easiest ways to decorate interior doors with your own hands using improvised materials.

As you know, doors are not eternal, and anything can happen. For example, often scratches, chips, cracks appear on the door leaf. In this case, you can repair, replace or decorate carefully, hiding all defects.

Covering the door with wallpaper

To decorate the door, you can use not only paper, vinyl and non-woven wallpaper, but also fabric or liquid.

In this case, the canvas should be prepared by removing a layer of paint in advance, filling irregularities, cracks and sanding the surface.

The applied primer layer will provide additional adhesion of the wallpaper to the door surface.

Wallpaper can be pasted over both the entire canvas and the panels, cutting out pieces of wallpaper of a suitable size. Don't forget to choose the glue that suits the type of wallpaper and dilute it according to the instructions.

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Lubricate the cut wallpaper with glue and apply it to the door, making sure that there are no jams and distortions. We smooth the wallpaper with a soft cloth, roller or wide plastic spatula. Carefully cut off the excess with a clerical knife. Additionally, you can decorate by gluing a foam plinth frame over the wallpaper.

For the period of drying of the wallpaper, it is advisable to close the windows in the house and exclude the appearance of drafts, a sharp temperature drop.

Textile

The door decorated with fabric looks very unusual and attractive. In addition to the standard surface preparation, attention should be paid to the fabric itself, ascertaining the degree of shrinkage.

We cut off a small piece of fabric, measure its dimensions, moisten it with water and dry it. After drying, we again take measurements, comparing the readings and finding out the degree of shrinkage. If the value is large, then we also wet the entire piece of fabric before decorating and leave it to dry.

Note! You can use not only a single piece of fabric, but also cut fragments of different colors and textures. This technique is called "patchwork" and is often used by designers in the design of premises.

For fabric, casein glue, a composition based on CMC, as well as Bustilat or Gumilaks mastics are best suited. We apply the adhesive to the fabric and apply it to the door, smoothing it with a spatula. When pasting the door with fragments, it is important to monitor their geometry, otherwise the work will look sloppy.

Additionally, you can decorate the door with beautiful furniture carnations, shiny nylon or leather cords, fabric paint, baguette frames.

- are universal. They cover not only walls, but also doors, creating unimaginable patterns and compositions. In this case, you do not have to mess with cutting canvases. However, it will not be possible to expose the door to moisture. Therefore, for decorating a door in a bathroom or kitchen, this method is unacceptable.

To work, you will need a dry wallpaper mix, several spatulas of different sizes, a hopper gun, a roller, a clear varnish, a color scheme.

Decorate the door with a mirror

A very unusual door finish can be made using mirrors. Such decor will not only attract everyone's attention, but also visually expand the space of the room, add light. However, cutting and attaching a classic glass mirror is very inconvenient, since there is an alternative - acrylic panels with amalgam, which has excellent reflectivity.

Acrylic mirrors are available in a wide range of colors. You can choose any shade you like or several to make a mirror panel. Plastic panels do not break, are easily processed and attached to the door, and are light in weight. The cost of mirrored plexiglass is not the lowest, but the quality and aesthetic qualities are fully consistent with the declared prices.

Thickness	Color	Trademark	Sheet size, mm	Price per sheet, rub
2	silver	SPD (Italy)	1220*2440	5950
2	silver	Plexiglas Mirror (Germany)	2050*3050	11150
3	silver	PLASKOLITE (USA)	2050*3050	14000
3	gold	PLASKOLITE (USA)	2030*3050	15700
3	gold	Plexiglas Mirror (Germany)	2030*3050	16000
3	red, blue, green, orange, yellow, black (colored opaque)	Extruded acrylic glass ZENOCRYL OPAQUE XT	2050*3050	10989
3	color transparent (red, orange, yellow, light blue, blue, green, violet)		1220*2440	5453
3	fluorescent transparent (yellow, pink, brown)	Cast acrylic glass ZENOCRYL TRANSPARENT	1220*2440	5075

Before attaching the mirror plastic to, you should carefully level the surface by deepening the nail heads, sanding and covering all the bumps / recesses with putty.

A deep penetration primer must be applied to the door and the back of the acrylic sheet. After it dries, the cut panels are fixed with double-sided tape and mounting glue. For convenience, use mounting suction cups, with their help it is much easier to carefully glue the panels to the door leaf.

As one of the decoration options, you can consider figured acrylic mirrors. Such a mirror can be attached in the center of the door or you can purchase several elements and arrange them beautifully. Usually small parts are produced with an adhesive layer already applied.

Even from such a simple material as buckwheat husks, excellent work is obtained. The cost of the material is minimal, but the service life of such a coating, unfortunately, cannot be called too long.

Step 1. Remove a layer of old paint from the door, the existing vinyl coating, eliminate all irregularities with putty.

Step 2. Remove the door from the hinges and put it on the floor / stools / table. We paint the door leaf with dark brown paint. If there are glass inserts on the door, we protect them with masking tape.

Step 3. We thickly grease the dried door with PVA glue, lay out the husk, distributing it with our hands. If necessary, add small gold sparkles.

Step 4. We cover the door with a transparent varnish (glossy or matte). It is advisable to apply three layers in order to qualitatively fix the buckwheat on the door leaf.

A beautiful door is ready. So that the door does not stand out from the overall design of the room, decorate the picture frame in the same way and place the creation on one of the walls.

We decorate the door in vintage style

Vintage is sophistication and sophistication, the beauty of artificially aged things, in harmony with the chic of individual decorative elements. The door in vintage style will become a work of art, an exclusive element of the interior.

For decoration you will need:

We will combine door painting with decoupage technique and add decorative elements in addition. We will carry out the work on the already removed from the hinges, puttied and carefully sanded door, laid horizontally.

Step 1. Paint the door white. We apply the paint with a wide brush with stiff bristles in one direction, in a thin layer.

Step 2. When the paint dries, gently sand it with coarse sandpaper, achieving the effect of "old times".

Step 3. We start decorating the panels or the central part of the door. We tear musical notebooks and old newspapers into small pieces with our hands. We draw a field for activity of a rectangular or square shape on the door with a pencil. Lubricate the outlined areas with PVA glue. Immediately lay out the paper randomly, smoothing it with your hands. On top, apply a transparent varnish in two layers.

Step 4. Along the perimeter of the areas pasted over with paper, we fasten a black baguette to the mounting glue.

Additionally, you can decorate with a beautiful wreath, a large lace bow or plastic beads imitating pearls (glue-based).

There are many other ways to decorate doors. Operate with the materials available in your home arsenal, connect your imagination and create your own masterpieces.

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11 best manufacturers of interior doors

	Name	Rating
#1	EL "PORTA	⭐ 100 / 100
#2	TRIADOORS	⭐ 99 / 100
#3	STATUS	⭐ 98 / 100
#4	SOFIA	⭐ 97 / 100
#5	ART DECO	⭐ 96 / 100 1 - voice
#6	PROFILDOORS	⭐ 95 / 100
#7	ONYX	⭐ 94 / 100
#8	BELWOODDOORS	⭐ 93 / 100
#9	MATADOR	⭐ 92 / 100
#10	VOLHOVETS	⭐ 91 / 100
#11	ALVERO	⭐ 90 / 100

Doors el'PORTA

Doors el'PORTA are doors with Italian architecture, produced in Russia. Models of modern design and trendy shades, materials of the highest quality. el'PORTA interior doors are manufactured using modern Italian and German equipment. Various decorative door coverings allow you to choose the best option in terms of price and performance.

Doors EL'PORTA

Specifications:

3D-Graf is a high-density structural decorative material. It has a pronounced texture, medium wear resistance;
eco-veneer is an anti-vandal decorative material that imitates a cut of a real tree. High wear resistance, resistance to mechanical damage, fading, moderate resistance to moisture;
aqua doors - doors that are not afraid of moisture;
enamel - a multilayer material that imitates enamel, but has higher.

Doors EL'PORTA

– each product is an effective combination of the priorities of modern materials, trouble-free fittings, successful construction and design solutions. Such doors are very appropriate in rooms decorated in modern high-tech or minimalist styles.

Specifications:

modern innovative coating Renolit (Germany) stands out for its strength, durability and environmental safety;
carelessness. It is enough to wash it occasionally with ordinary furniture care products (not containing abrasives);
doors can be installed in any room, even with high humidity;
easy to use, as well as durable and reliable.

— Stylish minimalist design will appeal to the modern city dweller. A rich choice of textures and finishes allows you to harmoniously fit these doors into a new, as well as into an already finished interior. Telescopic door trim- this is a constructive solution of the door frame, which allows you to fit to the wall of any thickness.

Specifications:

due to the telescopic effect, the design is suitable for walls of any thickness. Thanks to a tighter fit to the wall, the box does not warp over time;
harmless material based on polypropylene;
a jointed massif of Angarsk pine is used in order to ensure the stability of the frame, low weight of the canvas, as well as the environmental safety of consumers.

Sofya doors are an author's design product, impeccable European quality and prompt service. Factory "Sofya" performs a full cycle of product creation from the development of the design of each door collection with Italian designers, the development of manufacturing technologies with German engineers.

Specifications:

door painting based on safe acrylic-based components used in the medical industry;
absolute precision in the execution of all joints in the most unusual collections;
careful selection and research of the materials used;
ecological, strong and durable in operation.

— direction Design by ARTDEKO is interior doors for true connoisseurs of beauty and comfort. Warm shades of natural wood, exquisite shapes, luxurious decor of classic doors will become a real decoration of the interior. Manufacturability and laconic forms of doors in a modern style are an example of high design for adherents of minimalism.

Specifications:

veneer is used from valuable wood species such as oak or ash;
inserts made of transparent, frosted, colored or patterned glass;
are made on high-tech equipment by qualified specialists using high-quality raw materials and materials.

- this type of door structure is a collapsible structure of individual elements (tsarg). The main advantages of this design is its high maintainability, due to the ability to replace any part of the door during operation and a huge range of different models, both in modern and classic style.

Specifications:

resistance to chemical and physical influences;
a feature of the coating is its pronounced deep “brushed” structure with a glossy lacquer monochromatic surface or a matte lacquer monochromatic surface;
Complete with German Simonswerk hinges and German KFV lock.

The nuances of the restoration of the old door with your own hands. Ideas and methods, photos.

A person associates his home with a place of rest. Therefore, he tries to create coziness, choose an interior and a pleasant color scheme in order to fully realize this.

On the other hand, everything in our world tends to become obsolete and collapse. Our homes and their interiors are no exception.

Updating something around us, we awaken creative energies in ourselves, we feel creators.

Although most types of interior work require special in-depth knowledge and skills to perform them, we are quite capable of updating interior doors on our own.

Let's talk about the features and methods of reconstructing old doors in more detail.

How to make a new one from an old door with your own hands: options, photos, tips

photo of an old door before and after restoration using decoupage technique

It is important to prepare it before updating the old door:

remove the doors from the hinges and lay on a flat horizontal surface
fold all accessories separately or prepare for disposal if it has become unusable
if there are glass elements, carefully remove the glazing beads and then remove the breakable parts
if the door has been treated with paint, turn on the building hair dryer and gradually warm up its surface
arm yourself with a piece of coarse sandpaper and remove bubbles of old paint
replace the paper with another one with a finer abrasive and again go over the entire surface of the door
carry out the final grinding with sandpaper with minimal abrasiveness
treat the surface of the door with a special putty for wood products
after complete drying, clean the doors in 3 steps with sandpaper of different abrasiveness
fix the result with drying oil or stain
then carry out those types of work that are necessary to update the appearance of the door
if there were glass elements in it, put them first and then new glazing beads for a fresh color / design

As examples, look at the options for updated doors in the photo.

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How and with what you can update the color of old wooden doors: ideas

girl paints an old wooden interior door with white paint

After you have completed the restoration work on the surface of the old interior door, choose a new color for it.

Among the ways that can help you in this moment, we note:

Painting with stain, paint or opening the wooden surface of the door with varnish.
Remember, for best results, brush along the fibers, then all the cracks will be filled with a coloring matter.
Accents on moldings, or painting the protruding parts of the door with contrasting or similar colors. In the absence of such elements, glue them from wooden or polyurethane slats and paint.
Artistic painting, coloring through stencils.
The method is suitable for creative owners who want to bring originality to their interior.
Pasting wallpaper, large drawings on paper, pieces of fabric. Decoupage.
In this case, follow all the requirements for fixing the material on the surface of the door - soak it with water, glue, and process it from above with a jet of hot air.
Stained glass painting on glass.
If you are good at drawing or stock up on interesting stencils, buy special stained glass paints and decorate the glass elements of your old door.
Sticking vinyl stickers.
Note that this method saves you time preparing the old door. In other words, you can not even remove it from the hinges, but immediately glue the vinyl elements.

How and with what can varnished doors be updated?

a man removes the old lacquer coating from the doors for their restoration according to a new design

To carry out restoration work, remove the old varnish from the door in one or more of the following ways:

sandpaper
grinder
chemical solvent

The first method was discussed in the previous section. The second method will significantly speed up the process of removing the old varnish coating. And the third one has one caveat - the varnish can remain selectively on the door leaf. Therefore, be sure to polish the latter.

After removing the old layer of varnish, sanding and drying the doors, decide on their new design, for example:

apply new varnish or laminate,
paint the desired color
paste wallpaper / photo wallpaper or other self-adhesive tape with imitation, for example, under natural wood,
apply freehand painting, copying a specific drawing, or under a stencil,
decorate the door by gluing loose cereals - rice, buckwheat. Be sure to apply a layer of varnish on top to better fix the material.

How and with what can veneer doors be updated?

photo of renovated old veneer doors

One of the most common problems with veneer doors is bulging of the leaf in some areas. Therefore, first prepare it, carry out restoration activities before updating.

To eliminate the problem of swelling of the canvas will help:

Iron.
Heat it on medium and iron the swollen surface of the door, folded on a horizontal stand.
Wet rag.
Moisten a cloth flap with water and spread it on the problematic surface of the door. After a quarter of an hour, remove and wait for drying.
PVA glue.
Draw it into a syringe and gently insert it under the swollen surface of the door. Smooth the area with a dry cloth.

To eliminate cracks and chips on the old door of the material in question, stock up on strips of veneer of a similar color.

Cut out the strips corresponding to the parameters of the repaired surface.
Cut off the excess with a scalpel after applying to the place of the chip / crack. At the same time, keep in mind that the fibers of the patch should be perpendicular to the restored door.
Treat the door leaf with a special putty and wait for it to dry completely.
Use double-sided adhesive tape to secure the veneer pieces.
Sand the joints.

When your old door has only minor scratches and chips, wax them:

liquid
pencil

In the first case, put a couple of drops into the rift and immediately walk with a dry rag to remove excess. Before doing this, be sure to clean the door of dust and dirt, and also grind the surface.

In the second, tear off a piece from the wax pencil, knead it in your palms and stick it on the problem area. Wipe off the mark with a rag. Do this only on a previously cleaned and prepared door.

To update the prepared old veneer door will help you:

If you masked chips and scratches on the door with wax, then remember that varnish and paint will not cover them. Or linger on it for a short time, and then crumble.

How and with what can panel doors be updated?

old panel doors after paint renovation, decor options

Paneled doors in the interior look interesting. However, it is not always convenient to process their frayed surface. We will not go into details. Let's take a look at restoration options.

Successful solutions:

painting in several colors with highlighting protruding places
wallpapering in segments, adhesive tapes along the contour, on panels
decoupage of individual segments
varnishing

The cardinal method is the analysis of door panels and their replacement with laminated hardboard. To do this, you sheathe the door frame with it and carefully select the color when gluing its ends.

If there is glass in the door, decorate it with special paints or imitate a stained glass window. Stencils for decoration are also suitable.

How and with what it is possible to update the doors covered with paint?

man painting old previously painted interior doors

Your first task is to remove the old paint from the doors and prepare them for restoration work. Their sequence:

decide on the location of the door in space - either lay it on horizontal supports, or remove it from the hinges and leave it vertically,
go over the entire surface with a spatula and remove a layer of old paint,
sand with sanding paper
treat with a special primer for wooden surfaces,
let dry and sand again

Seal the areas of the door that you do not plan to paint or varnish.

How and with what can paper doors be updated?

updated paper doors in the interior

Renew paper doors with lightweight materials that will not weigh them down and provoke leaf breaks. For instance:

self-adhesive film
decoupage
gluing of individual elements, for example, paintings, three-dimensional drawings
painting with paints
stencils

How and with what you can update an old door frame: ideas, photos

a man measures the level of the door frame in the process of its restoration

The restoration of the door frame should be remembered when you are updating the old door leaf. Of course, fiddling with the first one is less convenient, since it will not work to remove it.

The door frame processing technology is similar to those discussed above for doors. Choose carefully the shades of paint and stain, as well as the color of the self-adhesive tape, wallpaper, so that this area on the wall is in harmony with the updated door leaf.

Below are a number of interesting door frames after restoration with their own hands.

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How and how to glue the door beautifully?

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Among the common ways to decorate an old door is to glue a new coating in whole or in fragments.

For this you will need:

the cloth
leather and its substitutes
photo wallpaper
metal rivets, beads
patchwork
cut fragments of a picture, for example, maps of the world

To stick this or that material, select an effective adhesive, for example, PVA glue, special for wallpaper, adhesive tape, double-sided self-adhesive tape.

How beautiful to wallpaper the door?

the old door after the renovation is pasted over with wallpaper

The main thing is to follow the technology of wallpapering.

First, prepare the door leaf for the update. The technique was presented in the first section of the article.
Decide on the color and texture of the wallpaper.
Apply special wallpaper glue to the surface of the door and attach the paper decor element.
Smooth the result with a dry rag.
Trim the protruding edges with a utility knife.
Wait until the wallpaper on the door is completely dry.

Decorate as you wish:

molding
designer chips, for example, small shells and a cut net, glued on top and covered with paint

In addition to the usual wallpaper, popular:

photo wallpapers with the image of three-dimensional objects / paintings
decoupage
self-adhesive tapes

How to update an outdated metal front door?

old metal front door after renovation

Metal doors also tend to become morally and physically obsolete. Having set out to update them, keep in mind that the approach and methods will be different for the external and internal parts of the front door.

So, the following solutions will update the interior:

drawing with a stencil
art painting
full door mirror
leatherette upholstery
self-adhesive film
laminate

And for the outside of the door are suitable:

MDF panels
laminate

To fix any material on the surface of a metal door, you will need an adhesive liquid, for example, liquid nails when working with a wooden coating.

How to beautifully decorate an old door for a nursery: ideas, photos

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Children's room is an area of creativity, leisure and intellectual work of the child. Consult with him before you begin to update the door to the nursery.

Better yet, involve the child in the process.

For inspiration, let's add a number of ready-made door decor solutions to the children's room.

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How to beautifully decorate an old kitchen door yourself: ideas, photos

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In order for the door to the kitchen to change after restoration, choose the concept of its decor. It can be:

painting
varnishing
decoupage
gluing wallpaper and any adhesive surfaces
art painting and stencils
stained glass elements
mosaic and gluing loose, small elements

Implemented ideas with updated doors to the kitchen, see below.

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How to beautifully decorate an old bathroom door: ideas, photos

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The bathroom is a special place in any home. Here we restore beauty and relax after working days. I want the door to it to have its own style.

If you are currently updating it, consider these ideas:

drawing through a stencil
self-adhesive film
imitation of stained glass and paneled elements
combination of colors when staining fragments
mirror interior
photo wallpaper

For more details, see the implemented ideas for decorating the bathroom door in the pictures below.

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So, we examined the features of the restoration of the old door in the house on our own. We got ideas from looking at photos of finished ideas. We learned how to properly prepare the surface of the door for renovation.

If you feel the potential, but don't have the courage to take a swing at the big door, start with dollhouse elements. Your child will appreciate the creative solutions for decorating doors, and you will have the courage to realize your desires to update them in your home.

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The front door is the first thing a guest sees when entering an apartment or house. She is the real “face” of the building, because the first impression often depends on her appearance. It is not surprising that the owners strive to decorate the door, to make it unusual and stylish.

What is used for decoration?

The front door can be metal, wooden, metal-plastic, double or single. As for the decor, it is selected based on one's own preferences, financial capabilities, and the style of finishing the building.

The design of the front door is carried out using:

accessories and decorative elements;
paints;
artificial leather;
lining;
PVC, MDF, fiberboard, veneer or plastic panels;
glass inserts, gratings, elements of carving, forging, metallography.

Let's talk more about these methods.

Importance of fittings

First of all, take care of the accessories. It is a decorative element, the presence of which transforms the appearance of the door and the whole house.

The following accessories and decor elements are sold in stores:

. Without them, it is impossible to imagine the input structure. It is easy to get standard models, in the form of palms, animals, pistols, cartoon characters - whatever your heart desires. If they seem too extravagant, take a closer look at the handles in the classic style with a comfortable streamlined shape or strict.
. This is not only a locking mechanism, but also an accessory that can create a memorable style. When choosing a lock, it is important to consider the degree of protection and reliability, but do not forget about the appearance. Stores offer original models made from a variety of materials.
Peephole. They are equipped on, but if the peephole is present, it should be beautifully decorated. Stickers and painting look good.
Hammer. On such a popular element, and it does not fit every door. But the classic design with it looks great. It is worth paying attention to the hammer if you like antiquity, vintage, especially since models of absolutely any shape and color are sold. The hammer is also a useful detail: guests can easily reach you.
Call to the front door. An alternative to a hammer is a bell, a convenient and useful accessory. A bell that glows in the dark, in the form of a bell, a carved leaflet, a computer keyboard - there is a wide choice!
Visor. Gain, made in the form of graceful curls, flowers or twigs. They are offered and they will fit the fashionable plastic door.
Lighting elements. Spectacular design of the door is impossible if it is dark. Be sure to take care of sufficient lighting, hang one ceiling, two lamps on both sides of the door or make a full-fledged illumination.

The front door looks great if fittings made in the same style are installed.

Having bought a set at once, which includes a door handle, a lock and a hammer, it is easy to create a single interesting ensemble.

In addition to elements that are installed for a long time, there are others that are appropriate on holidays. So, on the New Year with garlands and tinsel, and for Christmas they put a wreath of pine needles on the door. Similar wreaths with attached mock-ups of krashenok are appropriate for Easter. In this way, it is easy to create a holiday mood and make the decor of the front door really original.

Door leaf decoration

The finish of the door leaf is also important. You will need materials:

common variant. The surface covered with it withstands temperature changes, becomes resistant to excessive moisture, ultraviolet radiation. There is a huge number of shades, which makes it possible to choose any design options for a metal or wooden door. A liter of such paint will cost 500-2000 rubles. depending on the brand and additional features. Water-dispersion acrylic paints that do not fade in the sun, are non-toxic and frost-resistant, cost from 200 to 2500 rubles. per litre. Some of them create effects: “rough canvas”, “wrinkled silk”, “cork” and others.
Alkyd paint is ideal for, as it repels water well. But such a coating does not differ in durability. The price is in the range of 400-1000 rubles. per litre.
Hammer coating is useful if you plan to design metal doors. It is non-toxic, decorative, increases the strength and durability of armored structures. The price of a liter is about 1000 rubles.
Painting with nitro enamel will decorate the front door and save money: the price of 1 liter is about 200 rubles. It is applied with a spray gun on a primed surface, protects the metal from corrosion and shines beautifully after drying.
Powder paints are safe, aesthetic, reliable, but expensive: processing one standard metal door will cost 1700-2000 rubles. In addition, it will not be possible to paint on your own: the surface is sprayed in special chambers, and then varnished.

Clapboard. This material is made from various tree species in different color variations. Decorating the entrance with lining is easy: in stores you can find material that is suitable for the price and fits into the design. Depending on the type of wood and thickness, a square meter costs 150-600 rubles. If a metal door is being made, a frame of planks is first attached to it, to which the lining is already nailed.
Artificial leather. In hardware stores, it is easy to pick up leatherette of the desired shade and texture. The price of a running meter is 180-450 rubles. You will also need wallpaper nails and insulation (foam rubber or polyethylene).
PVC panels. This inexpensive (a square meter costs up to 200 rubles) decorative material is characterized by functionality, aesthetics, and resistance to damage. That is why it is great for front doors.
Fiberboard panels. There are thin (up to 4 mm thick) and thick (up to 20 mm) models. The first option does not differ in durability and strength, but is cheaper. MDF cladding looks advantageous, but it is inexpensive: the price ranges from 150-250 rubles. per square meter. Fiberboard panels are also beautiful, hygienic, with good soundproofing properties and moisture resistance. The price is low: the material is sold even for 50 rubles. per square meter.
Plastic panels. Also available in two versions: thin and thick. The price of finishing with plastic is 80-400 rubles.
Veneer panels. The material is made from precious woods, including exotic ones, but it costs more: you will have to pay up to 5,000 rubles per square meter.

Old Door: Rescue Operation

The options listed are suitable to decorate an old door. Worn out by time, cracked, out of fashion or boring, the surface will take on a new look, stylish and original.

The main thing when choosing materials for decorating the front door is not to forget about its practical purpose. You should immediately think about soundproofing and insulation, treat the surface with anti-corrosion compounds or antiseptics, eliminate flaws and close up the gaps that have formed.

A well-worn door can be painted. And it is not necessary to use only one shade. Popular methods are:

Monochromatic coloring. Do not forget to clean the surface and primer before applying the paint, removing the old finish beforehand.
Coloring in several shades. Colors should be combined with taste, ensuring that the front doors in the interior look harmonious. If there are moldings - embossed contours - they are highlighted with paint in a contrasting color.
Drawings. They are created with a brush or stencils - depending on what the skill is enough for. Try using painter's tape: it's stuck on to form a pattern. After that, the surface is painted.

An equally interesting option for decor is the use of photo wallpapers. With their help, the door will turn into almost anything! You can even put your own photo on it. Wall murals are glued to a surface cleaned of old paint, dirt and well treated with sandpaper, and varnished on top.

As you can see, decorating the front door is a simple task: you only need to turn on your imagination and carefully choose the material.

Even the most reliable and high-quality doors burn out, scratch and overwrite over time. The varnish cracks and becomes cloudy, the paint is chipped, the wood is dry. But even this can be used to create your own unique and inimitable style. It is enough to approach the issue creatively - and you do not have to get rid of old doors and waste time going to hardware stores. And we are ready to offer some ideas!

1. Painting

The easiest way to freshen up a door with minimal design changes is to repaint it in a new color. Choose a solid color fill if you prefer minimalism, or highlight individual parts if you like more complex artistic solutions.

Light doors look good in small classic rooms, but in laconic monochrome minimalism it can be turned into an independent accent. To do this, choose rich reds, yellows, greens and blues.

Acrylic paint works best: it's easy to work with, eco-friendly, odorless, indoor-friendly, and harmless to health. This is especially important when it comes to the doors to the bedroom or children's room.

Before painting, prepare the base, because the paint lays down in a thin layer and does not hide defects. Sand and prime the surface, repair strong chips and cracks with special sealants. Paint is recommended to be applied in even stripes from top to bottom or from left to right.

If the door is textured, first paint over the inserts, then the central strips, and only then the sides. And to keep a fresh coating for a long time - cover the paint with a layer of glossy or matte varnish.

Another simple staining technique is to splatter paint over the surface in random spots. This finish immediately creates a creative atmosphere in the room artistic workshop. Hard brushes, toothbrushes and even toothpicks are suitable for spraying.

2. Wallpapering

In order not to paint the door leaf by hand, it is enough to paste over it with wallpaper to match your interior. In the living room and bedroom, ordinary paper ones are enough, but for wet rooms, pay attention to liquid wallpaper.

Before gluing, be sure to get rid of the old coating, otherwise the adhesion will be much worse. To remove old paint, warm it up with a building hair dryer and use a spatula. After that, seal all defects with putty on wood and treat the surface with fine sandpaper.

When choosing wallpapers, the main thing is that they match the wall decoration: you can even combine several collections or use photo wallpapers. To avoid bubbles, spread the adhesive evenly over the entire base and avoid missing areas. Carefully level the wallpaper with a roller and avoid drafts until it dries.

3. Fabric decor

Pasting with a cloth resembles wallpaper, only looks more interesting due to the texture. If you still have unnecessary, but beautiful trimmings, you can make a real patchwork quilt on the door. It will interestingly fit into ethnic styles, boho, country or Provence.

You can fix the fabric with glue or with the help of special furniture staples - like upholstery on a sofa. The advantage of mechanical fasteners is that they are easy to remove to replace a boring coating. For decoration, use lace, beads, tassels, fringe, braid and any other decorative trifles to your taste.

4. Leather upholstery

Leather upholstery is an alternative to fabric trim for classic noble interiors, like the English style. Such a door always looks expensive and luxurious in the living room or office. Moreover, it does not have to be genuine leather: now there are enough more affordable, functional and environmentally friendly substitutes.

For fastening, use glue and special rivets that evenly fix the canvas and form elegant patterns. For decor, pay attention to embossing, painting, fine carving, finishing with metal fittings and belts. Such a door will also fit well into industrial styles, such as loft or grunge.

5. Craquelure

The craquelure effect is familiar to everyone, even if you don’t know the name of this phenomenon yet. This is the same aged crack grid that is often used in vintage and industrial interiors. It is created using a special paint or varnish, which provokes cracking, but unlike natural wear and tear, such a coating is strong and durable.

Craquelure can be one- or two-step: depending on the number of layers. Contrasting shades look good, but with each new layer, wait for the previous one to dry completely. You can apply such a coating not only on wooden, but also on any other doors.

6. Stickers and stencils

If you are bored with plain doors, feel free to paint the canvas by hand. Can't draw? It doesn’t matter, because the simplest and most concise floral or geometric motifs that do not require high artistic skills are in fashion.

To make the drawing even and neat, use stencils that can be printed in advance. They allow you to accurately imagine exactly how the ornament will be located, and not to miss even in small things.

Bright and fashionable decorating tool - vinyl stickers and stickers. For discreet interiors, simple black silhouettes or laconic patterns are suitable, and for kitsch pop art, bright and colorful stickers, posters, and comic book clippings are suitable.

7. Decoupage

Decoupage is a simple and affordable technology for finishing old doors, facades and furniture. The technique practically does not require special skills, materials and tools. Sometimes ordinary paper napkins and glue are enough, because in essence this is a complicated application.

Decoupage requires a perfectly smooth sanded and degreased surface. After that, you can paint the door with acrylic paint for contrast, but be sure to dry it. To glue the drawings, a PVA solution with water is used, and to fix the result, a transparent furniture varnish is used.

8. Aging

This is not a mistake: to breathe new life into old doors, age them even more. To do this, there are many techniques: from mechanical processing to special paints and coatings.

The most rough and bright aging for a loft or country is the brushing of oak, ash or softwood doors. The surface is treated with a hard metal brush, which destroys all soft fibers. The relief of the tree appears even more clearly and expressively, but this is not suitable for all varieties.

Elegant scuffs for Provence or Shabby Chic are created using a paraffin layer. First, the canvas is painted with bright colored paint, after which it is thickly rubbed with wax or paraffin. A contrasting light or pastel coating is applied on top, which is then polished with sandpaper. Paraffin is removed in some places and reveals the lower layer of paint.

The second way to elegantly age is the dry-brush technique, which designers borrowed from artists. It is extremely simple: pick up a little paint on a dense and flat dry synthetic brush and swipe over the base. The hairs will not leave continuous strokes and lines, forming an intermittent scratched layer.

9. Mosaic

Mosaics for decorating interiors are good for their uniqueness and aesthetics with ease of execution. Instead of buying a ready-made drawing, you can lay out a fancy abstraction yourself. And there will definitely not be a second door like this anywhere else.

To create a mosaic, glass, ceramics, small tiles, acrylic, pebbles and shells, and any other little things are used. The main thing is to draw a sketch in advance and think over the location of all the details, because even chaotic ornaments will be neat and harmonious only if you think them over in advance.

10. Mirror

Mirror inserts in doors are one of the most functional ways of decorating. This is a good choice for small spaces, because reflective surfaces visually add volume to the room. At the same time, such a door can replace a separate wall mirror or mirror panel of a closet.

Ready-made decorative mirrors are difficult to use to decorate a door, so reflective acrylic panels come in handy in this case. Their advantages are ease of processing and a variety of colors. If you still have fragments of old mirrors, you can use them too - make a mosaic out of them.

11. Stained glass

Stained glass is a classic decoration of windows and doors since ancient times. This technique was used in temples, palaces and rich houses - only the subtlety of execution differed. Now there are three main options: order an individual stained-glass window according to your sketch, purchase a ready-made insert or paint the glass yourself.

To apply the picture, translucent acrylic paints on glass are used. You will also need to create an outline - the illusion of metal inserts connecting the elements. But do not paint directly on the door, because the glass must lie horizontally, otherwise the paint will drain from the surface.

12. Molding

To make the simplest and most budget door luxurious and elegant enough for classic interiors, use a molding. These are ready-made elements that imitate stucco, bas-reliefs and other decorative inserts.

The simplest molding is made of polyurethane or foam, so it can simply be glued or planted on liquid nails. And to make a beautiful aged door, be sure to paint it over the top and use contrasting colors or gold for details.

DIY old door decor - photo

This is not a complete list of options that you can implement on your own. Do not be afraid of experiments and imagination, because the old door has nothing to lose anyway. And we offer you even more photo ideas for inspiration!

If there is a desire to update the interior, while spending a minimum amount of money, then a do-it-yourself door decor would be an excellent solution. There are many ways to freshen up your home. Consider the most interesting and accessible of them.

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One of the easiest ways to decorate interior doors with your own hands is wallpapering. Wallpaper is a versatile material that can be used for different types of finishes. Do not think that after the renovation the door will seem old-fashioned. The main thing is to do everything carefully and choose a good combination of colors. You can use the following types for decoration:

trimming old wallpaper;
plain bright materials;
wallpaper with a pattern or ornament;
wallpaper.

One of the fastest options is murals for doors. You can implement decoration with such material quickly and accurately. In addition, there is an opportunity to show imagination, spend a little more of your time and become the owner of a unique result. So, how to decorate the door with your own hands using wallpaper? The work includes several steps.

Operating procedure

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Dye

Another easy way to update the interior is to paint the door. This design method has several important advantages.

Affordable price.
Durability.
Ability to hide stains.
Great scope for imagination.
Ease of use.

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Wooden door decor

Beautiful door decor

Decorating with paint includes several stages.

Remove the door from the hinges, lay it horizontally (it is better to take it out of the living room) and clean it from the layer of the old coating. This step is very important, since paint, unlike other decor methods, does not hide surface irregularities.
Clean up with sandpaper.
Level with putty, dry, degrease the surface.
It is better not to paint the entire surface at once, but in small squares, starting from the top. Each section must be painted evenly. If the plans include drawing a picture, then in any case, the even background of the canvas should come first. To prevent smudges, it is better to lay the door horizontally.
After the paint has dried, the door must be varnished and dried again.
The last step is to install the door in place.

When buying paint, it is better to make a choice in favor of acrylic, they lay down in an even layer. It is not necessary to use brushes, the spray gun will allow you to evenly and quickly change the color of the surface.

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Door decoration in different shades

Additional decor

There are several more ways to add uniqueness to the design of the door.

Lacquer craquelure. If you apply it on a painted door leaf, then small original cracks will appear on it.
Moldings, if available, can be painted in a contrasting color. They are also easy to make with your own hands and decorate the door.
Painting. Such decoration will take a lot of time, but the result will please. For painting, minimal artistic abilities and boundless imagination are enough. You can draw anything: ornament, flowers, ornate patterns, landscapes.
The stencil is suitable for those who do not know how or are afraid to draw "by hand". You can buy them in specialized stores or make your own from cardboard.

stained glass

Stained glass is perfect for doors with glass. The result, as a rule, looks original and impressive. Acrylic or special stained glass paint may be suitable. You can actually buy them in stores for artists. Most often they are sold in whole sets with detailed instructions.

Any design can be applied to glass. In addition to paints, you will also need an outline. It is he who creates the "metal" borders between the painted pieces of colored glass.

When working, it is better to carefully remove the glass from the door to avoid smudges and accidental drops on the tree itself.

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Beautiful door decor

Actions are performed in the following sequence.

Glass is cleaned of dust and dirt, degreased.
They translate from a printed drawing or apply a contour “by hand”. It should dry well, it can take up to three days. Most likely, you will need to re-apply the contour to make it look more voluminous.
Paint the separated pieces in different colors, allow to dry.

Decoupage

An original and creative way to decorate doors with your own hands. Moreover, you can decorate with it absolutely any surface. Work is especially good on high-quality wood. And vintage style is back in fashion.

Before applying the pictures, the door must be treated with a primer or acrylic paint (if you want to level it, putty will do). After that, you can start the creative process.

For decoupage, they usually use special napkins (sold in needlework stores), wallpaper or fabric. In addition, you will need:

scissors;
PVA glue;
brushes, sponges, rollers.

First, the elements are applied to the surface, the exact location is noted, and different options are tried. Glue them with PVA (it is not recommended to replace the glue). You need to stick the picture from the center, leveling the bubbles and folds.

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Door decoration in different shades

After drying, be sure to coat the surface with varnish.

Many people use various photos for decoupage. The technique remains the same, it is enough just to separate the bottom layer of paper from the photo so that the gluing is reliable. You will have to do the same with wallpaper.

Textile

Another of the original ways of decorating a door is the patchwork technique. Please note that not all fabrics will work. The choice largely depends on the room for which the door is intended. Cloth decoration is more suitable for bedrooms or living rooms, but very impractical for bathroom, toilet, front door.

Using the patchwork technique, you can create a unique piece of furniture with your own hands. Particular attention will have to be paid to the choice of materials:

when choosing a fabric, it must be taken into account that it can sit down or stretch (it is better to take measurements with a damp cloth if glue is used);
glue should not leave marks when dried;
the edges of all flaps must be processed;
it is recommended to use not easily soiled types of fabric near the door handles.

For work, it is not necessary to use glue. With glazing beads or a furniture stapler, decorating will go even faster. A durable fabric (tapestry) will be more reliable for the door leaf.

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Beautiful door decor

stickers

A fairly simple and quick way to decorate doors with your own hands is to use vinyl stickers. It is perfect if the door is in good condition, but just tired and the owners want to add variety to the interior, decorate something. You can combine stickers and wallpapers.

Ready-made stickers can be selected at any repair store or ordered on specialized sites on the Internet. If you want to add even more originality, you can order photo-based stickers. For example, a door decorated with a collage of photos of all family members will look original.

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You can also create them yourself. This will require:

scissors;
PVC film;
cardboard.

The desired pattern is carefully transferred to the cardboard, then its contours are cut out from the self-adhesive film. The unique sticker is ready.

If there is some defect on the door leaf, then you can buy stickers.

The option with stickers is more suitable for the bathroom than for interior doors, as it repels moisture perfectly.

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Beautiful door decor

Mirror

Installing a mirror on the door surface is an original and quick method of updating. It will help to hide many defects of the old piece of furniture. Best of all, the mirror will look at the front door, as there must be a reflective surface in the hallway.

Door decor drawings

Door decoration in different shades

Mosaic

One of the most unusual decoration options is mosaic. It is used quite rarely, since not all doors can withstand a layer of ceramic coating. The thickness of the door leaf itself increases significantly, its quality suffers, but the result looks incredibly beautiful.