Doors Unlocked (Page 4)

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Clear gloss door:
For a contemporary look, you may just want to consider an elegant glass door with gold or silver metallic touches on the edges; clear glass will allow the door to let in the most light. These can be effective for the door leading to your patio or deck, so that you get a nice, clear view of the backyard.

Colourful doors:
A colourful door can also be an appealing choice. Colour them in the same shade as your wall colour or in a contrasting shade or even in multi-colours. Colourful doors bring cheer to the room while making a design statement.

Carved doors:
Doors with intricate carving and details also make a good choice. Be it traditional design or a contemporary design, carved doors are widely available in interesting shapes, sizes and designs.

Inlay doors:
Doors nowadays also come with beautiful inlay works with mother of pearl and stones.

Oriental Doors:
In Japan the doors are often made with a special paper panels, the paper is called 'Shoji Paper. So for doors which open inside the house and need no security can be made of such panels giving your home a Zen feel.


DOOR FITTINGS:
Door Knocker: It is an accessory which is mounted on the door and which allows Visitors to alert those inside to their presence. A doorknocker has a part fixed to the door, and a part (usually metal) attached to it by a hinge that may be lifted and used to strike a plate fitted to the door, or the door itself, making a noise. The struck plate, if present, would be supplied and fitted with the knocker.

Doorknob:
It is a device, which enables a door to be opened. Most household doorknobs use a simple mechanism and have a lock facility in it. The location of the doorknob on the door may vary from the edge of the door to the exact Centre of the door, depending on local culture, decorative style or owner preference.

Door handle:
It is the device mounted on the exterior or interior of a door for the purpose of opening it. Some models come with an in-built lock while some require an additional lock.

Bolts and locks:
A lock is a mechanical device used to secure possessions, and it can be used with keys or number locks. You need to have a reliable lock to secure your door. Bolts usually refer to a type of fastener used to fasten the doors. There is a huge range of bolts and locks available in the market.

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