How to decorate a wooden door. How and how to update old interior and entrance doors with your own hands without changing them: finishing options, ideas, tips, photos

If there is a desire to update the interior, while spending the 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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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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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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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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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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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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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, since the hallway must have a reflective surface.

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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.

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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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	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

Characteristics:

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.

Characteristics:

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.

Characteristics:

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.

Characteristics:

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.

Characteristics:

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.

Characteristics:

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.

You can update the interior quickly and inexpensively with the help of non-standard design. There are many design solutions in which the decor of the door organically fits into the design and gives the room a logical completeness.

Decorating doors with your own hands is not only an easy way to transform a living space, but also an excellent method for eliminating minor design defects that appear during long-term operation. In this article, we will consider the basic principles of this kind of finishing work and give examples of the most interesting and affordable options.

Wallpapering doors

To date, the stores offer a wide selection of materials that are great for decorating interior doors. However, for quite a long time the leading position is occupied by wallpaper. Classic wallpaper looks great both on the walls and on other interior items (including as a door decor).

To use this method, you do not have to spend a lot of time and money on finishing work, and a wide variety of wallpaper models allows you to choose the style and shade that suits you.

Note that for door decor it is not necessary to use wallpaper to match the walls, any pattern or color you like can be chosen (this can also be modern photo wallpaper).

classic wallpaper

If you are going to decorate interior doors with your own hands, then it will not be out of place to note the need for the right selection of materials. In the case of wallpaper, it is worth giving preference to more expensive products, since cheap options most often cannot be smoothed and quickly lose their appearance. It is worth paying attention to the quality of the adhesive mixture.

Choose only high quality wallpapers

As for the process of decorating walls with wallpaper, everything is simple:

1. First, the surface must be thoroughly cleaned of traces of dirt and grease with a degreaser or solvent.
2. If there are chips and other defects, use a special wood putty.
3. It is necessary to dilute the adhesive to the desired consistency, according to the instructions on the package, and apply the solution to the door leaf.
4. Cut a strip of wallpaper to the required length and try it on the door, then cover it with glue.
5. The process of applying wallpaper begins - when gluing the canvas, make sure that there are no bubbles on the surface.
6. To smooth out defects, arm yourself with a roller or a wide plastic spatula.
7. Extra parts of the wallpaper are removed with an ordinary clerical knife.

On the video: pasting the door with wallpaper and decorative moldings.

Textile

Do-it-yourself door decor involves an independent choice of materials and unusual design methods. One such technique is the use of fabric. The selected material can become both an integral decoration of the door leaf, and a partial decor.

You can decorate the door leaf as follows:

1. Measure the width and length of the part of the canvas that you want to decorate.
2. Make a fabric pattern according to the dimensions obtained and cut it out.
3. Glue double-sided tape around the perimeter of the door.
4. It remains only to stick the cut fabric on the door, after making a fold along the edges.

Most often, with this kind of finishing work, whole pieces of fabric are used, but decoration made using the patchwork technique looks great in the interior - several fragments of various colors and textures are taken.

Liquid wallpaper is a universal option for decorating old doors. With their help, you can recreate whole pictures from incredible patterns on the surface. For work, it is necessary to prepare the following materials and fixtures: alkyd primer or white oil-based putty, dry wallpaper mixture, a set of spatulas of different sizes, roller, color and clear varnish.

Related article: How to repair the front door yourself: elimination of defects, installation and soundproofing

If colored liquid wallpaper is purchased, then there is no need for color

Compared with classic wallpaper, the process of applying this material has a number of distinctive features:

At the stage of preparatory work, the door leaf is covered with a layer of primer or white putty. It is important to wait until the coating is completely dry.
According to the manufacturer's instructions, you need to prepare a mixture of liquid wallpaper, adding water and color in the right amount to give color.
Using a small spatula, the wallpaper mixture is evenly applied in a thin layer. If desired, you can prepare wallpapers of different shades and create a multi-colored composition.
When the resulting decorative coating dries, it should be fixed with a transparent varnish.

Important! The main disadvantage of liquid wallpaper is the impossibility of their use in rooms with high humidity. This material is easily exposed to moisture and may peel off.

Another unusual way to design a door is to use glass and various mirror elements. This approach allows you to visually expand the space of the apartment, as well as make it more illuminated.

The decor of the door is quite simple:

1. First, remove the canvas and lay it in a convenient place. It is desirable to treat the surface with a degreaser.

2. Make marks for the future location of the mirror, according to its size.

3. Apply glue around the perimeter and in the middle of the marked area (or better, a good sealant).

4. Attach a mirror and press it firmly against the surface of the door.

5. For additional decoration, the mirror can be framed, and it is glued to the same sealant.

6. Until the sealant is completely dry, it is better to additionally fix the frame with tape.

Now, acrylic panels with amalgam are also especially popular with Russian citizens - they are distinguished by increased reflectivity. The disadvantage of using a mirror panel is the high cost of production. However, high quality and unsurpassed aesthetic characteristics cannot leave buyers indifferent.

Buckwheat door decor

You can decorate the doorway with the help of ordinary buckwheat husks. This method of framing is very ambiguous, but it has a number of advantages: it is a non-standard approach, and the versatility of the material, as well as the low cost of the material, ease of application and the ability to create a variety of patterns. The downside is the fragility of the coating.

Work order:

It is desirable to remove the old finish from the door, whether it be paint, varnish or any other coating.
The surface is degreased and covered with a layer of dark brown paint. If there are glass inserts, it is better to protect them around the perimeter with masking tape.
When the paint dries, PVA glue is applied on top, after which everything is sprinkled with buckwheat husks or the groats themselves.
It remains only to fix the resulting decor with acrylic clear varnish.

To complete the composition, the masters recommend transforming the picture frame or other interior detail next to the door in the same way.

Decor in vintage style

Recently, vintage style has become especially popular. It is used to decorate living rooms, bedrooms and other living spaces. The special atmosphere of such interiors sets you in a cozy and homely mood. As the masters note, the vintage style is able to “bring old doors back to life” and fill the space of the apartment with a unique charm.

For finishing work, you will need: coarse sandpaper, PVA glue or a special mounting mixture, baguette, light-colored paint (preferably pastel), rollers and brushes, fixing varnish, additional decor at your discretion.

Decoration progress:

The main stage of decoration involves painting the door in a neutral color. Next, you need to wait until the paint dries.
Using sandpaper, the canvas is lightly sanded. Traces of natural wood will come out through a layer of previously applied paint, which will give the surface an aged look.
Upon completion of the rough processing, the decoration of the central part of the door begins. To do this, the selected baguette on the reverse side is smeared with glue and pressed tightly against the canvas.
You can additionally decorate the composition with the help of old music books, posters, geographical maps and any other vintage images - they are simply glued to the surface. You can also install semi-antique fittings (for example, a handle).
In order for the resulting decor to play fully, the baguette is painted, and two layers of transparent acrylic varnish are applied over the pasted pictures.

Decorating old doors

New interior and entrance doors cost quite a lot, which is why if there are small defects on the surface of the door leaf, the best solution would be to restore and then decorate this piece of furniture. This approach is applicable to old furniture, which has lost its original appearance over time.

The procedure for decorating wooden doors is as follows:

1. The door must be removed from the hinges and the old hardware replaced with a new one. It is desirable that locks, latches and door handles are made in the same style.

2. After you have removed the door leaf, you must remove the old paint. To do this, you will need a building hair dryer and spatulas of different sizes.

3. It is very important to repair all microcracks and scratches on the door surface with high quality. This can be done with putty and special putties.

4. When the surface of the door is completely dry, you can start sanding. At the same stage, it is necessary to apply a layer of drying oil to the canvas, which will prevent the coating from deforming under the influence of negative environmental factors.

5. There are a large number of ways to design a door leaf - you can use paint or apply a layer of varnish, create an interesting composition using stencils or imitate moldings.

On the video: how to restore a door or give an old door a fresh look.

Decoupage technique

Decoupage technique can also be used to decorate the door leaf. This method is easy to do with your own hands, which allows you to recreate exactly the design that reflects the interests of the residents of the house. The decoupage technique perfectly complements the vintage style, decorating it and giving it a modern look.

The decor is carried out using napkins, which are fixed on the surface with decoupage glue or PVA.

Before gluing the composition of napkins, the door must be treated with putty (to level the surface), first coated with dark paint, waxed, and then painted with white acrylic paint and lightly sanded. Thus, the same effect of antiquity will be created.

Renovation of the door with self-adhesive film

Self-adhesive film is also used to decorate old doors made of natural wood, glass, metal and even plastic. A distinctive feature of this material is its high elasticity, which makes it possible to frame the door in a variety of ways (around the painted surface). That is why self-adhesive film is great for decorating furniture, door leaf, windows, window sills.

If you do not have additional material resources, but are striving for a radical transformation of an interior or front door, then buying this material will be an excellent solution.

Use of paints

You can also update the interior with a standard door painting. The advantages of this method include: availability, long service life, elimination of defects and stains, a variety of color options and ease of maintenance of the coating. However, today few people will be surprised by such decor. Decorating a doorway with paints is reasonable in a children's room, especially if you involve a child in this process.

When buying paint, give preference to acrylic products. These materials lie flat on the surface, leaving no stains and smudges.

stained glass painting

All kinds of stained-glass windows are ideal for decorating glass doors. As a result, you will get an original and spectacular interior, visual expansion of space and thematic zoning of the house. And all this with the help of one or two small stained-glass windows. You can create a stained-glass window on glass with your own hands; for this, sets of stained glass paints are sold in art stores.

In addition to paints, you will need a contour - the so-called metal border between fragments of different colors.

Decor with old maps or posters

To decorate the interior door to a teenager's room, you will need a stack of old posters, fragments from newspapers or magazines, as well as geographical maps. For a child, such decoration will be a pleasant surprise, especially if the door to the room is decorated in the style of his favorite musical group. You can stick trimmings in the same way as in the case of classic wallpaper.

The interior door occupies an important place in the interior of the room. It serves not only as an obstacle to noise, delimits space and allows privacy, but also is a noticeable piece of decor.

start decorating The interior door can move you for several reasons:

Firstly, despite the huge selection of ready-made (and very attractive) doors, it is sometimes very difficult to find the right model. Sometimes all the doors seem the same - "I have already seen this one at the neighbors", "and this one looks like the door to our office." You don’t want to repeat and acquire something unoriginal and become commonplace, because your interior is unique, so the door must match.
Secondly, even an old door with scratches, peeling paint and indelible stains is not known why you often don’t want to change it! After all, any replacement of a door is also a replacement of the box itself, which is associated with dust, plaster, sealing the gaps formed, the need to change the wallpaper (at least around the new door) - in general, with local, and sometimes overhaul.

That is why sometimes it is much easier for the owner to update an already installed door "on the spot", that is, without changing the entire box, right here in the room. Of course, in some cases, you still have to remove the door from the hinges, but this is much easier and faster than starting a full-fledged repair. Whatever the reasons that prompted you to start decorating an interior door, we’ll say right away that often you don’t need almost anything for this, except for the materials left over from the last repair.

And one should not think that real craftsmen and needlewomen will be able to cope with such a task - even a person who has never held a hammer or brushes in his hands can implement some of the ideas proposed in this article. And the result of your work in any case will be original, unusual and will become a source of pride - "here it is, our door, he did it himself (well, at least he decorated it)".

So, we offer you 14 interior door decorating ideas that you might want to bring to life by decorating your interior.

Idea first. We paint, we just paint

The easiest way, without frills and unnecessary work, is to put the door in order. To do this, you will first need to remove the door from the hinges, then go over it with a spatula, removing old paint, level the surface with sandpaper, close up cracks and scratches with putty, remove grease stains, seal the glass with masking tape so as not to stain it, and you can take it in hands roller or brush! It is better to choose acrylic paint - it dries faster, and paint the door in a horizontal position - so the paint will not drain and lie more evenly. However, if it is convenient for you to do all of the above on a vertically standing door, you can not remove it from the hinges. Just do not forget to put something on the floor during painting so as not to stain the linoleum or laminate.

White, simply painted door. Refurbishing or repainting a different color is not a big deal, although the moldings and carvings need special, gentle handling during sanding and removing old paint.

The second idea. We paint in several colors

The option is more complicated, although it is also associated with staining. In this case, we do not just paint the door in one color, but create a simple or complex geometric pattern of stripes, squares, rhombuses, and so on. The door must first be prepared, as in the first case - that is, it must be cleaned of old paint and the surface leveled. However, in this case, we will need much more masking tape - it is with its help that you will delimit the zones between stripes or rectangles. In addition, in order not to buy several cans of paint of different colors, you can purchase white paint (one liter per door is enough), as well as several dyes with which you can experiment with shades.

Gold and white, blue and pale pink, bright stripes on a neutral background, rhombuses and sinuous lines - a variety of patterns and color combinations can appear on the canvas of your door.

When choosing a geometric pattern, remember that a wide strip along the entire door leaf is more suitable for country style, and for classics it is better to choose other options, for example, paint the top of the door in a lighter shade and separate the parts with a horizontal strip

Idea three. Highlight moldings

Also painting the door, which in general is not too different from the first option. However, in this case, we will focus on the moldings by painting them in a contrasting color. White and black is a great combination, but already beaten up, so think about what colors will look best together. Designers have long recognized white and green, blue and yellow, red and dark blue as excellent options. Such a door will look great both in a bohemian boudoir and in a strict classic living room.

The white door with highlighted black moldings is a true classic. By the way, if your door does not have such decorations, it is easy to make them yourself - special thin wooden planks are sold that are simply nailed onto the canvas

An unexpectedly bright, pink door that looks especially aristocratic and attractive thanks to the frames highlighted in white

Idea four. We paint according to the finished stencil

A very convenient and easy way to turn your door into a work of art, even if you do not have the talent of an artist. Ready-made stencils can be purchased at both construction and specialized stores, or ordered on one of the sites, and the choice of drawings and patterns is very large. Then we simply apply the stencil to the already prepared door and apply the paint. Easy, fast and as a result - very beautiful!

Applying a drawing on a ready-made stencil is as easy as shelling pears, and the choice will allow you to choose an original inscription, an exotic pattern, and an unusual picture

Such a deliberately simple pattern can easily be created without stencils. It was the uneven lines and simplicity that became its main highlight.

Fifth idea. Art painting

Unlike all the options for decorating the door already listed, this option is not for everyone. To create a real masterpiece on an ordinary door, you will need the talent of an artist and certain skills in working with brushes, since a roller is no longer enough here. Imagine that your door is a blank white canvas, on which, thanks to your skill, a beautiful landscape, a cheerful picture or an exquisite pattern will appear. Fine hand painting always looks expensive and stylish, and you can achieve this effect by spending money only on buying paints.

Ready-made interior doors with artistic painting are offered by many European companies. Of course, they are not cheap, so you can try to create something similar with your own hands. Are you afraid it won't work? You can always just paint over a bad drawing!

Idea six. Children's creativity

Does your kid love to draw? Give him such an opportunity - let him decorate the door to the nursery. Yes, such a naive, bright pattern will be out of place in a strict living room, but as a decoration for a children's room it is a great option. Just agree with the young artist that the second half of the door is already your field for the realization of fantasies!

Usually children's paints wash off very easily, so your budding artist can repaint the door every day. But you will have to pre-prepare the canvas by putting the door in order

Idea seven. Unusual texture with paint

If you find it boring to simply apply paint, and you are afraid to take on hand-painting, you can try to achieve unusual textures, such as the effect of a wooden surface or an antique door, using very simple tools. So, with the help of a sponge you can get a spotted surface, steel wool will help to achieve the effect of an old door, a hard brush - to create an expressive surface of denim. Special ready-made paints are also sold that perfectly imitate jeans, wood, canvas, velvet or slate.

On such a door, painted under a slate board, it is convenient to leave messages to household members.

Idea eight. Wall mural

If all the previous ideas concerned only work with paints and brushes, then this method is suitable for those who do not want to mess with paint. Wall murals will instantly transform the look of your interior door, turning it into a striking design element. Of course, it is best to purchase murals designed specifically for doors - in this case, your drawing will definitely look complete. Ready-made photo wallpapers usually have a standard size of 86x220 centimeters, so they are only suitable for standard doors, and without moldings and glass inserts. However, now many online stores offer custom-made door murals, so you can choose the option that is ideal for your door, with any pattern. You can cut to size doors and ordinary wall murals, however, in this case, the drawing may look unfinished.

How do you like such an unusual option - a door that turned into a telephone booth with the help of photo wallpaper?

Before sticking photo wallpapers, the door must be cleaned of stains, and the surface should be leveled, sanded and degreased with a solvent. You can use ordinary wallpaper glue, but PVA is much more reliable. The disadvantages of this option for decorating the door include the fact that a bright image will immediately catch your eye, so it can quickly get bored. In addition, the murals on the door, due to frequent touches, will lose their original attractiveness. However, no one will stop you from changing the wallpaper on the door to something more original in a couple of months.

Particularly popular are photo wallpapers with picturesque landscapes.

Wall murals on the door will help to make a small room visually larger due to the increased panoramic perspective. And sticking them is very easy, for this you do not even need to remove the door from the hinges.

Idea nine. Ordinary wallpapers

Previously, this decor option was very popular, but now many designers consider it bad manners. This does not prevent ordinary wallpaper, "migrated" to the door, to remain a popular way to decorate the interior. Sticking paper and vinyl wallpaper on the door is especially popular in Sweden, the USA and Canada. By the way, it is not at all necessary to hide the entire door behind the wallpaper - on the contrary, the wallpaper, divided into clear “compartments” thanks to moldings, looks especially interesting. The remaining surfaces of the door can simply be painted, choosing a shade that matches the color of the wallpaper. Alternatively, you can buy cork wallpaper and varnish it on top for reliability. Their unusual texture will make the door more original.

Preparing the door is exactly the same as in the case of using photo wallpapers. The main advantage is cheapness, since you can use wallpaper left over from the previous repair, and ease of decoration. The main disadvantage is rapid wear - at the joints, the wallpaper can peel off and tear.

Wallpaper pasted not on the entire door, but on parts highlighted by moldings, look more spectacular

The door, pasted over with the same wallpaper as the walls, will literally merge with the interior. On the reverse side, the door, of course, is pasted over with other wallpaper so as not to stand out against the background of the wall of another room.

Idea ten. Fabric instead of wallpaper

This option will look especially cute and homely. The door decorated with fabric looks original, the choice of fabrics today is surprisingly wide, but this method also has its drawbacks.

If you choose a single piece of fabric to decorate the door, you should take care of the original pattern.

First, when choosing a fabric, you should make sure that the glue does not leave stains on it. Secondly, the edges of the fabric should be pre-treated, otherwise the protruding threads will not look very aesthetically pleasing. Thirdly, doors decorated with fabric are not suitable for every style of interior design. Those who are fond of patchwork, that is, the creation of canvases from different pieces of fabric, can turn their door into a real application of bright shreds. By the way, if there is a place for a glass insert on the door, you can hang a small curtain here, fixing it on a fishing line and small carnations.

Very nice door, decorated using patchwork technology. The trouble is that such bright shreds have nothing to do with the classic interior style, this is an option, rather, for a “rustic” and colorful country

Idea eleven. Posters, cards, paper

An option for creative people and a great idea for a teenager's room. The door can be decorated with a poster and an image of your favorite artist or group, sheets from an old geographical atlas, or sheet music. Sticking such paper sheets and posters is as easy as regular wallpaper.

An old geographical map will be appropriate even on the interior door of an ordinary living room, but posters are better to “settle” in a teenager’s room

Idea twelve. All kinds of stickers

This simple and not too expensive way of decorating a door is becoming more and more popular today. Vinyl stickers can be purchased in online stores, the cost of a model the size of a standard door starts at 2.5 thousand rubles, they are glued very easily, and will last longer than ordinary photo wallpapers.

Stickers with such funny and at the same time useful inscriptions will not only decorate the doors, but also cheer up the guests.

If you do not want to hide the entire door behind the stickers, it is quite possible to purchase small images - a butterfly, a bright flower, and so on. They cost less, and the appearance of the door will be completely transformed. “Informative” stickers are also popular, for example, on the door of an office, bathroom or bathroom, which will tell guests what is hidden behind this door.

The elegant lady on this sticker will immediately inform the guests of the house that the bathroom is hidden behind this door.

Often, stickers can look like ordinary photo wallpapers, and sometimes they can look like hand-painted on a white door or a child's drawing.

Idea thirteen. Decoupage

The technology of scrupulously cutting out the images you like from paper and further composing applications from these pieces allows you to transform not only a jewelry box or photo album cover, but also an ordinary door. Everything that a beginner master of the ancient art of decoupage needs: paper drawings, napkins with a pattern you like, postcards and the like - everything from which you can cut a picture, a brush, PVA glue, scissors, glitter, acrylic varnish, contour and acrylic paint.

In the process of decoupage, you can use literally anything - from scraps of old newspapers to greeting cards.

In a brief description, the process looks like this: we apply a layer of white acrylic paint on the surface of the door, wait for it to dry, then another layer - and again wait until it dries completely. Then we apply a layer of paint of the selected shade, and then we attach the cut-out paper drawings with PVA glue. At the same time, we try to glue the piece as evenly as possible, without wrinkles and expel all air bubbles. With the help of glitter and contour, we can add dots, stripes and other small details. Then we cover the finished picture with a layer of varnish. That's all. The rest is your imagination and beautifully selected drawings.

The decoupage technique allows you to create amazingly beautiful paintings, and the lacquer coating will extend the life of the decor.

Idea fourteen. Mosaic

A door decorated with bright mosaics will be an excellent option for a bathroom; you can also decorate a metal front door in this way. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to use pieces of ceramics for these purposes - in this case, the door may turn out to be too heavy. Mosaic can be created from pieces of wood or veneer, as well as purchased ready-made, made of glass.

In this case, a bright glass mosaic occupies most of the door, making it very unusual and cheerful.

The mosaic is fixed with special glue (Moment or liquid nails are suitable) on a prepared and cleaned surface. It is worthwhile to think over all the details of the pattern in advance by drawing the layout of the pieces with a pencil. By the way, you can decorate with a mosaic not only the door itself, but also the box, highlighting the slopes using the selected pattern.

Creating a mosaic pattern is a huge scope for creativity. And if some part still falls, you can always attach it back.

An old door can become a real art object, all it takes is a little imagination and effort. To begin with, you can use one of the simplest ideas, and then, having got a taste, try yourself in the art of decoupage or painting. In any case, your door will definitely be one of a kind!