Sooner or later, any, even the most elegant and sophisticated part interior needs an update. Interior doors the interior is no exception. doors, and there are at least two of them in the apartment ( input And in the bathroom), in addition to their main purpose, are also an important decorative element. Few will decide to update the doors on their own. It is much easier to purchase a ready-made model, but if you are full of inspiration and creativity, template variations are not for you. Perhaps you are one of those far-sighted owners who simply do not want to start local repair work, knowing that the matter will not stop there, but will spread to a protracted repair of the entire apartments. In any case, you have some free time, enthusiasm and improvised means, as well as a great desire to surprise friends and loved ones with a proud expression: "My work." Let's get started.
repainting
An inexpensive and quick way to give a second life to a door (albeit not so perfect) is to apply several layers of plain paints. To do this, the door is removed from the hinges, but you can leave it in an upright position, after covering it with something floor so as not to stain it. The next step, which requires patience, is the removal of old paint with a spatula. After that, the surface is cleaned with sandpaper with a medium grain, all cracks and irregularities are sealed with wood putty and once again everything is rubbed with sandpaper. Internally, the glazing and the part of the wall adjacent to the panels are sealed with masking tape. If your budget for repairs allows, purchase acrylic or latex washable paint (glossy or matte at your own discretion). These types of paint are odorless and dry quickly, forming a durable protective film. Easily washed off with water in contact with the skin.
To emphasize the expressiveness of the door leaf, there is a technique for highlighting moldings (embossed contours). black moldings on - a classic solution. Also have the right to a worthy decorating championship any other color combinations. If the canvas is solid, you can purchase or make to order thin wooden planks already painted in the desired color and make the moldings yourself (they are securely glued with liquid nails).
You can not stop at the decoration of moldings alone, but also completely decorate the door in several colors. These can be compositions of rhombuses, circles, squares, vertical stripes, etc. In combination with the interiors of the two rooms where the door is installed, its own color palette can be selected. To create different shades, you need white acrylic paint and a set of colors.
If the old door has lost its original appearance and defects in the form of scratches or cracks have formed on it, then it can be easily restored by decorating it with original drawings of your own design. They can be made both according to ready-made templates, and surrendering to the flight of creative inspiration. The main thing is that the drawings on the doors correspond to the general style of the interior and give it a special charm. This method of restoration helps to significantly save money, as well as find a worthy application for your artistic talents.
Old doors do not have to be replaced with new ones, it is enough to repair cracks and crevices in them with special mastic and decorate them with decorative painting. A correctly selected drawing will not only enliven the interior or change it beyond recognition, but also give the room coziness.
The main types of painting:
- Template painting;
- Aerography;
- Art painting with acrylic paints.
For template painting, you need to purchase special stencils or make them yourself. Reusable templates are sold in art salons, but their cost is quite high. If you plan to apply the same pattern to all the doors in the apartment, then the expediency of acquiring them will be fully justified. But for one-time use, you can cut the stencil yourself out of cardboard or film. In advertising agencies, you can also order the manufacture of a template printed on vinyl according to the sketches of the customer.
When making a template yourself, it is not recommended to use drawings with a large number of small elements or with thin jumpers between patterns.
To apply airbrushing, you will need two professional tools: an airbrush and a compressor. Paints can be water-based acrylic or nitro enamel. Professionals advise painting a metal front door with nitro enamel, and interior doors with acrylic or oil paints. With the help of airbrushing, you can draw absolutely any pattern if you have special skills. Beginning lovers of this type of painting are recommended to select simple drawings in the form of abstraction for work. You can also pre-make templates that the artist will use in the process of applying the image.
Artistic painting is drawing a picture with brushes directly on the door leaf. This can be done by almost anyone with minimal artistic skills. Even in the absence of the talent of an artist, you can simply redraw a picture from a book or the Internet. The main thing is to choose the right colors and make sure that streaks do not form.
Beautiful drawings on the doors with your own hands according to the template
The easiest way to decorate a door is to draw a pattern on it using a template that is easy to make on your own at home. To do this, you need cardboard or a thick plastic film.
The sequence of work in the manufacture of a stencil:
- We draw the contours of the future drawing on paper or print it on a printer;
- We transfer the image to cardboard or film, tracing the contours with a simple pencil or marker;
- Carefully cut out the pattern with a clerical knife or nail scissors;
- We fix the stencils on the door using masking tape or special glue.
After the template is securely fixed, an ornament is drawn with acrylic paints, which, after drying, is covered with furniture varnish.
It should be remembered that the pattern is applied to a previously prepared, degreased and painted surface.
With the help of stencils, you can also decorate doors with embossed plaster or liquid wallpaper.
Creative decor: how to draw stained glass on the door
Doors with glass inserts offer endless possibilities for creative imagination. You can draw or stick a stained-glass window on them, as well as lay out a mosaic pattern. The main thing is that the door can withstand the weight of the glass mosaic tiles.
In hardware stores, ready-made stained glass film is sold, which only needs to be glued evenly onto the glass. But to create a real masterpiece, you will have to use decorative mastic, which will imitate a metal outline, and special stained glass paints. They perfectly lay down even on a relief surface.
Step-by-step process of creating a stained glass window:
- It is advisable to remove the glass and lay it horizontally;
- Symmetrical or arbitrary patterns are laid out on glass with mastic;
- After the mastic dries, the composition is painted with stained glass paints;
- Then the glass is inserted into the panel and securely fixed with glazing beads and small nails.
The contours of the mastic are covered with gold or silver paint to give them a metallic sheen.
How to draw an open door in the interior
Sometimes, in order to implement creative design solutions in the interior, it is required to depict an open door, in the opening of which one can see a garden, a river, a forest, or even a throne room. To do this, it is enough to have minimal artistic skills, as well as unlimited patience and diligence.
Step by step image of an open door:
- First you need to find a picture with which the image will be redrawn. It is desirable that the drawing be large and clear, with traced small details.
- The general contours of the doors and the landscape that can be seen in the opening are drawn. This should be done as symmetrically as possible.
- The smallest details of the future drawing are clearly drawn.
- At this stage, you can outline the contours of the falling shadows, but this is not necessary.
- The drawing is carefully painted with acrylic paints.
If you can’t depict the open doors or the drawing has been hopelessly damaged, then you can fix the situation by sticking a photo wallpaper with a similar image, which you can buy at any hardware store or order an individual print.
Beautiful drawings on the doors (video)
Beautiful painted doors will decorate any interior. Even children over four years old can be involved in their design. They can paint with acrylic paints using a stencil or outline contours previously applied with a simple pencil. This joint creative process will give many unforgettable moments to both parents and children and will help transform the room without spending much money.
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.
There are several reasons why you can start decorating an interior door:
- 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 this does not require almost anything, except for the materials left over from the last repair.
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 door decoration options 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, for example, 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 will 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 wallpapers 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, but in this case, the picture may look unfinished.
How do you like such an unusual option - a door that turned into a telephone booth with the help of photo wallpapers?
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. As an option, you can buy cork wallpaper and varnish it on top for reliability. Their unusual texture will make the door more original.
Door preparation 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 drawback is quick 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 applique 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 compiling applications from these pieces allows you to transform not only a box or a photo album cover, but also an ordinary door. Everything that a novice 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!
Tags: ,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.
There are several reasons why you can start decorating an interior door:
- 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 this does not require almost anything, 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, which 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 will 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 applique 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 compiling applications from these pieces allows you to transform not only a box or a 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!