Interior doors with a mirror: style and functionality

In any interior there are items that are paying attention first. Such a thing, literally and figuratively eye-catching, can be an interroom door with a mirror.

They are mainly used in the following cases:

• when you need to visually expand the space of the room, make it lighter;
• when this is required by the style of the room;
• when there is a need for a mirror, but there is no place to install it;
• when you need to select an object in front of a mirror. If you are a happy owner of a unique painting or an object of art, make sure that people will see them, not only being in the room, but also leaving it.

The door itself can be made of natural wood, MDF, chipboard, plastic, metal. MDF and chipboard are popular because of their lightness and relative cheapness.

By the type of mirror used, the doors are distinguished:

• with the usual (classic);
• with tinted. Used to emphasize the color scheme of the room or to put certain color accents.

Classic mirror can be:

• glossy (shiny);
• frosted (do not have the properties of reflection, are used as a decorative element, complementing the style sustained in the room).

The shape of the mirror inserts can also be different:

• in the form of a diamond;
• in the form of a rectangle;
• round;
• oval;
• Any other arbitrary non-standard form at the request of the client (shapes, letters, flowers, silhouettes of animals, and more).

In addition, the mirror can be:

• clean;
• with a matching pattern.

Depending on the size, the door may include:

• several small mirrors:
• medium or growth mirror.

If only an aesthetic function is pursued, then small reflective surfaces are used. If to approach from the practical side - it is better to install a mirror where a person will see himself in full growth.

In addition, mirrors can be:

• with increasing or decreasing effect;
• whole or mosaic type;
• artificially aged.

The choice of doors with mirrors is huge. Having decided on the look, shape and color of the glass, consult with a specialist as far as it is technically possible to supplement this or that model of door with it.

There are several fundamentally different designs of doors with mirrors.

The most familiar option, they are the most common and time-tested. The package includes a fixed door frame, a movable leaf and hinges connecting them. As a decor various inserts with a carving, images and mirrors act. They come with one flap or two flaps (for convenience, one of the flaps can be fixed).

According to the method of opening are distinguished:

• opening in one direction;
• pendulum (open in both directions thanks to special loops). They are not as widespread as they require a lot of space to open the doors on both sides of the doorway.

Pluses of hinged door floors:

• good sound insulation;
• do not let the smell (which is especially important in the kitchen and in the toilet).

A significant disadvantage is that the place on the side of opening the door is not rationally spent.

Moves parallel to the wall with a doorway. More acceptable option to save space. Such models are the most popular, they will be the perfect complement to any room, decorated in a modern style.

There are two ways to close such doors:

• to one side (for example, if the corner of the room is on the other side);
• in two opposite sides (if there is a place on both sides of the doorway for placement inside the walls or parallel to them).

Most of the doors are fixed with the help of two mounting rails (upper and lower), rollers with plastic or rubber linings drive along them. Such linings provide a smooth ride and do not create additional noise.

1. If the rails are placed over the wall, it is necessary to take into account that there should not be furniture near the doorway close to the wall. Otherwise, this door simply will not open. You can, of course, retreat the required distance and pick up a less protruding handle, but this will affect the overall look of the room and be less convenient.
2. If the rails are located inside the walls, when opening such a door it will not be visible, as the fasteners themselves will not be visible. However, this installation method is more time consuming. And this method cannot be used when the repair is already completed, without any intervention in it.

That is why it is important to make a choice in advance.

Act on the principle of accordion. Can have from two to seven shutters. A large number of valves is not recommended, otherwise their operation will be difficult. The package includes strips movably interconnected by rollers inserted into guides. Both upper and lower guides are necessary for reliability.

Depending on the place of fixing of the rollers, folding occurs as a “book” or “accordion”. The elements of the “book”, as a rule, are wider and have a greater thickness - accordingly, this gives more opportunities for using such heavy materials as wood and metal.

"Accordions" are made of lighter materials, such as plastic, aluminum, chipboard, MDF. The folds formed when closing the door "accordion" will be less deep, will take less space than at the door of the "book".

They occupy a special position, as they are fastened only with the help of the upper guide rail, which can be closed with a decorative strip. In addition, components of this design can be an independent subject of decor and fit into the overall style of the room. Closing and opening of such doors with a mirror occurs along the wall.

There are the following types:

• shifting;
• folding In such a construction, consisting of a large number of parts, the absence of lower mounts can lead to rapid failure. Therefore, such suspended doors are less reliable.

Their features include:

• usability (even a child can cope with such a mechanism of opening);
• ease of installation (you need to mount only the top mount);
• the absence of thresholds and violations of the integrity of the floor covering;
• hygiene (there is no need to clean the garbage from hard-to-reach places of the lower anchorage).

These models have become a kind of innovation in the market of interior doors. If the highlight of the interior of your room are smooth lines and smooth corners - this type of door suits you perfectly. The package includes: one or more doors of different radius, hinges, guides or roller systems (depending on the method of opening). To decorate such a door with a mirror, it is necessary to frame a metal, plastic, wood or MDF.

With the help of concave and convex parts, you can create not only the original door, but also an extraordinary, yet functional, combined partition. It is difficult to install such a structure by yourself; better use the services of specialists. Radius mirrors in such cases are made to order and have special mounts. In addition, they can distort the displayed image and have a high cost.

In order for an interior item to give pleasure with its appearance for a long period of time, it is necessary to take into account several nuances:

• You should not focus on only the aesthetic component. If the product is beautiful, but impractical, after some time you will start this. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of a particular model, imagine what it will look like in your case. Special programs will help to visualize your desires.
• It is reasonable to evaluate the ratio of price and quality. A high-quality door will not be cheap: firstly, because of the presence of glass in it, and secondly, high-quality fittings constitute a significant fraction of the cost of the product. No need to explain that metal rollers are stronger than plastic rollers. The mirror of a trusted manufacturer will not fade, and the image applied to it will not be erased during the cleaning process.

• For safety reasons, pay attention to how firmly the mirror part of the door is fixed. It can be fixed with glue or special holders. The disadvantage of the holders is that they are visible. Usually they are well chosen and do not spoil the appearance.But if necessary, the mirror can be removed and the holes masked. Fastening with glue or silicone imperceptibly, but less securely, as the door is used quite often.
• Do not be afraid of the fact that you have to endlessly rub off stains or fingerprints. Of course, on the mirror, and however, as on any other glossy surface, any contamination is most noticeable. Special detergents will come to your aid, which will not only remove dirt, but also help to keep clean longer (for example, they can relieve static voltage and dust does not settle on the treated surface).

When installing a door with a mirror in one or another part of the apartment, you need to remember that each material has certain operating conditions.

In a private house, in rooms with poor heating or high humidity, it is not recommended to install doors made of natural wood that have not undergone special treatment. The door of such a door can swell, making it difficult to close.In rooms with dry air it is recommended to use a humidifier so that the solid product does not crack. Plastic parts, in turn, are harmful direct sunlight.

If the room or room does not have natural light sources, then by adjusting the artificial lighting and installing additional mirror surfaces, you can eliminate this disadvantage. The door with a mirror can be installed in a small or narrow room - the mirrors reflect the light well, and the light room seems more dark.

You can install a door with a mirror in the pantry or niche, turning them into a wardrobe. In this case, it is wise to use a full-length mirror.

All variety of models can be applied in a drawing room. Frosted glass with bronze tint and patterned pattern will complement the classic interior. And the shiny inserts in the idea of ​​squares or rhombuses fit the living room in modern style.

It is not recommended to install mirrors in the sleeping area in order not to create additional psychological stress.The original decision will be the door supplemented by the initials of the owner in the form of mirror letters or pattern. It is better if they are located outside, talking about the individuality of the owner of the room.

Do not do without a mirror in the bathroom. And if you install an additional door, a family with a large number of people will be able to save time in the morning.

A door with a growth mirror in the hallway will give you confidence before you go to an important event.

This video is for those who doubt the strength and reliability of the door with a mirror.