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A door is a gateway, an introduction (and finale) to a room or the entire house – that’s why its design needs to be impactful and memorable. Looking for inspiration? Here’s a look at 12 internal and external door designs from which to borrow ideas.

Try wallpaper for doors
This space shows a seamless design scheme where the wallpaper on a door merges with walls and enriches the room with vibrant motifs and colour.

Use special treatments
This door with gold-leaf work also sports a shining giant medallion with hand-etched gold mirror work on it, making it a bold entrance.

Don’t underestimate the power of paint
This blue door design with rectangles marked by slim white borders creates the illusion of panels and gives a dynamic look to the entrance.

Experiment with grille work
The intricate grille design in turquoise gets a lift by the brick and white exterior, creating a quaint entrance.

Give it a 3D effect
Sandblasted patterns like these are an attractive option for a door design, as it gives the door a three-dimensional quality. The giant frosted-glass leaves provide pattern and privacy (and gaps to peek through).

Frame the door with macrame curtains
We use curtains for windows so why not for doors as well? Consider adding a macrame curtain above your doors to enhance the look and feel of the space.

Add metal studs for a grunge look
This studded door design in black adds a rugged, dramatic quality to the entrance.