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A residential guide by Aurah

How to choose
doors for
your home.

The material, the way it opens and the lock are three separate choices.

An open triangular doorway beside a chair and low table at Bhaumam
From the portfolioBhaumam

01 / Material

Which material
fits your home?

Materials at a glance
MaterialAurah’s usual choice
WoodMain entrance.
WPCInternal doors. We prefer WPC over PVC for more design options.
PVCWe usually choose WPC instead.
FRPRecommended for bathrooms.
Material names & ordering checks

WPC: wood polymer composite. PVC: polyvinyl chloride. FRP: fibreglass reinforced plastic.

  • Wood: Check the finish, care and exposure to sun or rain. 1
  • WPC: Confirm the chosen range’s finishes and hardware. 2
  • PVC: Check the appearance and suitability for the room.
  • FRP: Confirm the product’s exposure limits and finish. 3

02 / Opening

Single door
or double door?

Single door illustration: one moving panel within a frame
Single doorFor other rooms.
Double door illustration: two moving panels meeting in one frame
Double doorsFor the main entrance,
if space allows.

Illustration

Swing or sliding doors

Swing doors are Aurah’s usual choice. With limited space, the studio may consider sliding doors, including for kitchens.

Plan view · Illustration
Swing door clearanceSeen from above, the door pivots on its left hinge. The shaded quarter circle shows the floor area its leaf travels across. The door is closed.

Leave room for the swing.The shaded area is the leaf’s travel.

03 / Aurah’s lock choices

Smart locks
or key locks?

Smart locks

  • Main entrance
  • Master bedroom

Key locks

  • Other bedrooms

04 / Three things

What to bring
to your designer.

  • Floor plan or photosShow us the rooms and door openings.
  • Styles you likeA few reference images are enough.
  • Your budgetAn approximate amount helps narrow the choices.
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References
  1. 1.
    Simpson: door warranties and exposure

    Exposure and finish requirements.

  2. 2.
    Alstone: WPC door range (PDF)

    Door ranges and available finishes.

  3. 3.
    Therma-Tru: fiberglass door finishing

    Finishing guidance for fiberglass doors.

  4. 4.
    ECLISSE: exposed and pocket sliding doors

    Wall mounted and pocket door arrangements.

Your home, considered together

Planning your interiors?

Discuss door choices as part of your residential project with Aurah.

Tell us about your home