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interior door selection

6 years ago

Hi All, Thank You for your help thus far. Builder is asking me to select interior doors now. Tight budget so no wood doors.

My question is 2, 4 or 6 panel doors ?? I think they all look good. Partial to the 6 panel door. I like that one the most. But, i am wondering is there a reason we would pick any door over another or is it just personal taste. ??

Comments (26)

  • 6 years ago

    ya. see. i like that one. also the 6 panel.

  • 6 years ago

    Get what you like. Even slabs are possible, but more in a modern house.

  • 6 years ago

    6 panel

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    IMO it is dependant on your style . I find 6 panels a bit more traditional the one posted to me is much more modern.

  • 6 years ago

    It depends on the style of your home. The 6 panel is very traditional, horizontal panels are more modern, and simple two panel doors like the photo above can be transitional for either. To me, the 6 panel look more "builder grade" while the simpler styles are more updated, even for a traditional home.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Agreed with the above post - photos of the home would be helpful because it all depends upon the style of your home. You want it to match. 6 is going to be more traditional, the two or 4 is going to give the space a more contemporary look.

  • 6 years ago

    I prefer single panel doors.

  • 6 years ago

    We have 3 panel but our home is a craftsman style.


  • 6 years ago

    Not sure what style we are. Build a home cheaply as possible style i guess

  • 6 years ago

    So going with 2 panel. Next question....raised or recessed ??

  • 6 years ago

    Do you have pics of the2 choices?

  • 6 years ago

    just what in seeing online. i did see the at home depot and thought the recessed looked really thin

  • 6 years ago

    Here is what i found online

  • 6 years ago

    kind of like the arched one

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    If you a formal home then select Raised Panel, but if you have a casual home and intend to use Shaker style kitchen cabinets then select a recessed panel.



  • 6 years ago

    we have painted cabinets with etching. Cream color with darker etching. I like the arched raised 2 panel. looks kind of fancier than just square

  • 6 years ago

    The cabinets are short with crown molding. Island has darker wood grain

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I don't believe you have 'etching'. Maybe an overglaze on the cabinets???

    These are examples of cabinets with an overglaze on the paint finish.

  • 6 years ago

    Yes. that's what it is. So what do you think of the 2 panel door with the arch on top ??

  • 6 years ago

    Since your kitchen is very traditional, go with the two raised panel door. I think the straight top is better than the arch, as it is a more updated look. If you want something "fancier" you can choose a more interesting knob or lever. Is this an existing home or a new build?

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    No arches.

  • 6 years ago

    new. home. guess were going with the arched 2 panel

  • 6 years ago

    2 arched is fancy shamancy......but we deserve fancy shamancy after all we been through

  • 6 years ago

    Our style is early unaffordable and melds with what are they doing.
    Mostly though it's a house. We don't have enough money to afford a "style".....lol

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Even a basic house has a style. It doesn't mean stylish, it means what type of house it is - Colonial? Farmhouse? Mid Century Modern? Craftsman? etc. Based on the doors you want and the very traditional kitchen you chose, I'm assuming you like things traditional. Ask your builder what style the home is, and chose updated options for homes of that style. That will help you make other choices as well for things like lighting and flooring.