Emerging Home and Door Design Trends: Heightened Functionality Meets Customization

Given the events of the last several years, people have become increasingly mindful of how spaces look, feel and function. With emphasis on creating rooms that are as functional as they are beautiful, many architects and designers are recognizing the critical role doors play in elevating the human experience. The following is an overview of the in-house presentation on emerging home and door design trends, which will examine how wood doors can enhance occupant health and wellbeing at home by paying tribute to key elements of biophilic design. Topics will include: How wood doors pay tribute to key principles of biophilic design and, in turn, enhance occupant wellbeing at home. The differences between wood doors and doors made from other materials, identifying wood door’s enhanced customization capabilities which make it possible to bring form and function to any application. How barn doors and oversized “Monster Doors” mounted on barn track require a fraction of the operational footprint of swing doors and enable homeowners to create flexible, accessible, easily operable and transitional living spaces. Design-forward door and hardware styles that support natural ventilation, daylight transfer and visual connectivity to the outdoors to promote health at home.