This is tricky to explain but I'll try, though I have to get rather technical: There is no bead board or similar involved. The panel is flush with the door stiles and rails on both sides of the door. The door frame and panel are 1 ¾” thick. There is a 3/16” X 3/16” channel that expresses the “panel” relative to the stiles and rails, and 3/16” x 3/16” vertical channels cut into the panel to imply traditional door construction. I designed the door this way, because it both evokes tradition and also has a modern feel.

Thanks for the reply, I totally understand what you did...beautiful!

You're welcome. And thanks for the compliment.

Kudos on the design. It is amazing how this "southwest" design has become a modern feel, and believe you are on the beginning edge of a trend in seeing this and similar designs being used in contemporary application. We've only seen it on upscale/boutique hotels to date. I'm sure you used a solid material, but for others, careful on choosing a flush door as many have a rough particleboard underneath the door face. Look forward to seeing other design ideas when it comes to doors. To often, doors are just a functional aspect of the project.

Our interior doors are similar to this, made by Masonite in a style called "Saddlebrook"