How to Design Closet Doors
A closet door, depending on its design and size, can set off a room, subtly complement surrounding decor or serve as a room's focal point. Designing a closet door to match a pre-existing door, the current decor in a room or office or an entire home or building interior redesign can present various challenges in respect to the time and money spent to complete the design and then purchase and install the door. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Pen
- Paper
- Mirrors (optional)
- Scrolled wood pieces (optional)
- Moulding (optional)
- Tile (optional)
- Stencils (optional)
- Paint (optional)
Instructions
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Measure your space. The idea for your design must fit not only the "look" of your room, but also the front of the closet. This may seem common sense, but before you can plan to change a room or closet door, you need to know precisely how much area your imagination has to play with. Going to a showroom, store or checking online without measuring your space can waste a great deal of time.
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Look through magazines, catalogs or online for design ideas. If you don't already have an idea or you're considering an entire room redesign, articles showcases certain interior looks, featured homes, or popular or past decor can help you.
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Invest in a 3D interior design software package. Most interior design software includes templates for each room of a home or office including closets. Customization options such as color and texture overlays can mimic real products used in closet and closet door construction.
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Seek the assistance of a professional home closet designer or an interior design firm that offers closet door design consultation. A professional can complete all of the legwork and can offer up suggestions based on your budget and even the vaguest of design ideas.
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Go to a do-it-yourself or home improvement store and ask for assistance. DIY and home improvement stores have trained or certified sales representatives who can lead you in the right direction based on the ideas and measurements that you provide to them. They can also offer alternative suggestions, direct you to manufacturer websites and show you catalogs and customization options available for the closet door designs that you like the most.
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Accessorize an existing or lower priced plain closet door. Accessorizing with mirrors, miniature or large tiles, scrolled wood pieces, moulding, stenciled designs or a touch of paint can make an old door look new and can completely change the look of your room.
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