Popular Door Types

Doors are an important part of our daily use furniture. They not only provide us with shelter and security, but also give a complete look to our place. They act as a shield for the residents from the natural hazards such as sun, wind, rain, etc. Without a door one cannot imagine a complete room. Today when I was reporting out in the city I decided to keep a note of what were the commonly used door patterns. Some of them are listed as under:

1. Double panelled wooden door: One of the most common door pattern which was seen in almost one out of five houses was the double panelled door. And another factor which was found common in them was that they were of wooden material. These doors are convenient, sturdy and affordable by middle as well as lower middle classes; moreover, the door knobs and handles installed on it are not very expensive. The double panelled door consists of two panels with a latch to bolt the door. Most of the times such doors have a latch and a bolt for safety purposes which adds on to it sturdiness. The lock system used in such doors is generally a big and strong metallic lock as such doors have a traditional pattern and not have an inbuilt lock system.

2. Single panelled wooden door: The single panelled wooden door further cuts the cost and is even more convenient option to go for. We can also go for beautifully carved and painted doors which are easily available in the market. Not only this, they are a neither entirely traditional nor very chic; they are a blend of both the patterns. They even provide you with greater safety concerns as they have the slot for automatic door locks. The latest types of door locks can be fitted in it to give meet the safety concerns. Push and pull, press-on knob locks, etc. make a great combination with these doors. The best thing is the golden eye option present in the door.

3. Sliding wooden doors: The next in the list is the sliding wooden doors. The sliding wooden doors are a bit more towards the contemporary door patterns. They have a chain latch system which is a rare option not provided in all door patterns. If you have the chain latch system you can easily have a view of who is there at your door by just peeping from the door. One can also get the option of golden eye in such doors. The other lock systems which one can find in these doors are knob locks, one side press on lock, and double side press on lock, card lock system, latch locks, and bolt lock system. You can install in these doors the maximum possible accessories such as stylish door knobs and handles to make the door provide you with even higher safety concerns.

4, Glass doors: Another popular door pattern is the glass door. The glass doors are not only artistic but also enable an outside view without stepping out. The outside views of the garden can be very beautiful and would give the house a fresh feel. Mostly these doors are seen in the places of higher middle class and elite class. They are a bit costly from the wooden patterns but they are really worth it. By hearing the word glass doors do not even think that they give you lesser safety. You can go for the latest types of locks in such doors. Locks such as inbuilt dead lock, mounted dead lock, auto lock, finger print lock, keyless entry pad, and stylish metallic locks are there to provide you with the greatest of safety concerns. These doors can also be made highly artistic by applying strokes of glass paints on them or opting for glass etching on them. They not only act as a safety tool for you but also contribute a lot in enhancing the look of your place.

5. French glass doors: The French glass door is yet another trendy item added to the list. French glass door is a huge double panelled glass door. The glass doors usually have frames of super quality wood with a coat of varnish on it. One can always go for an elegant design of stain glass on the French doors or some glass etching patterns can also provide an excellent look to the place. The lock systems used is these doors are generally latches and bolts. Knob locks have also gained popularity in such doors. Although these doors are good enough to give your place a sophisticated and unparalleled look but on the parameters of safety concerns they cannot be given high scores.

6. Automatic glass doors: Automatic glass doors are the ones which open and close on their own. These doors do not need any guard or a person to open and shut them. These doors have an inbuilt sensor which gives the door an indication when a person is close to it and thus the door opens and then closes after a few seconds. This is widely used in corporate offices and giant business houses. No paints and etchings are done on these doors; the beauty of this type of door lies in simplicity. The crystal clear glass door adds on to the sophistication of the place and gives it a matchless feel. These are not made for domestic use; rather it is highly professional furniture which is also goes heavy on your pocket.

7. Metal and wooden door: A combination door which includes intricate wood as well as metal work is also now in fashion. These doors give your place a decorative and traditional look. Not only these doors are a piece of admiration but they are also immensely sturdy to give your place complete protection. Any of the locks from the traditional patterns to the contemporary patterns can be used in these doors. The commonly used locks in these doors are bolts and latches. This is an excellent door type to just suit any décor and does not go heavy on your pocket either.


We’ve listed some of the common door patterns which can be used in both as office as well as homes. The list will provide you with excellent choices of common door patterns along with their important features and details. The doors mentioned comprise all ranges suitable for middle class to the higher class.