By Victoria Markovitz
Consumers want interior doors that are bigger, bolder, and better for the environment, manufacturers say. Following the trend of higher ceilings, interior doors are growing to match the greater space. Trends in cabinetry and furniture are inspiring updated looks in interior doors, such as mixing multiple species in one product and design offerings with a modern aesthetic. Also, the green trend has made its way into the interior-door sector, resulting in environmentally friendly options.
"Twenty years ago, there were only a couple species you'd see doors made of," says Brad Loveless, marketing manager for Simpson Door. "Now, the homeowner wants everything under the sun."
Interior doors are increasing from the typical six-foot, eight-inch size to eight-foot sizes to meet taller ceiling heights, say many manufacturers. Some houses do eight-foot-tall doors on multiple floors, while others choose to keep standard door sizes on upper floors. Even homes that do not have the higher ceilings can get a bigger look with interior doors, says Jason Mounts, TruStile's marketing director.
"Builders want to have the look of a big eight-foot door, but they do not have the ceiling height," he says. "So they put in seven-foot, six-inch doors."
Along with the change in height, manufacturers see a shift to modern aesthetics with flat-panel doors. "One of the main drivers for this change is the cabinets that are being used within the home," says Lance Premeau and Kolbe.
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