Thinking of sprucing up your interiors with a new door? In this article, Oregon’s top door installation company shares what’s in, based on what its discerning customers are favoring.
In modern home design, the humble door is having a moment.
Once a purely functional feature, it’s now a statement piece, adding character and complementing a home’s overall interior design.
For One Day Doors & Closets of Portland, the Lake Oswego presence of the award-winning door installation firm, homeowners have become more involved when choosing doors for new builds and renovations. “They, of course, want the door to go with the rest of the other fixtures and furniture,” a company spokesperson said. “Most of them know what they want, and we’re just there to take notes.”
Below are some of the most requested door types by Oregon’s most discriminating homeowners.
Shaker doors have always been a staple of American interiors, characterized by their clean lines and understated charm. But today’s versions feel fresher, with slimmer profiles, muted palettes, and modern finishes that quietly elevate any room.
In One Day Doors & Closets of Portland’s selection, raised panel and beveled Shaker doors remain bestsellers. “They’re incredibly adaptable,” said its spokesperson. “These doors have an understated style that allows them to blend with a wide range of décor, and they remain in fashion for years.”
As new homes get smaller, more families are looking to maximize their available square footage. Bypass doors are quickly replacing traditional swinging doors in particularly tight areas.
In One Day Doors & Closets of Portland’s case, popular bypass door options include standard sliding types and mirrored wardrobes, with the mirror adding a touch of elegance and, of course, function.
The installation company’s one caveat with these door types is that the mechanism needs to be installed properly for safety and years of smooth use.
Once reserved for rustic settings, barn doors have evolved into a staple of modern interior design. “Barn doors, like bypass doors, are space-saving options, as they don’t need clearance to be opened,” One Day Doors & Closets of Portland’s spokesperson said. “Besides being convenient, they are definitely conversation starters.”
They added that barn doors now come in a wide range of materials such as wood, glass, and metal, and in styles from traditional farmhouse to modern industrial, so finding a style that complements existing interior design is no longer an issue.
As these door trends gain popularity, so does a new approach to installation, one that skips the hassle and cost of traditional construction.
Companies like One Day Doors & Closets of Portland can now take precise measurements of doorways using digital technology and use those measurements to build custom-cut doors that take less than a day to install.
“With a limitless number of options in terms of styles and designs, and same-day installations now possible with imaging tech, it’s the most exciting time yet for any household looking to spruce up its door,” its spokesperson said.
