01Six-panel classic door
The traditional six-panel layout in white or wood.
Panel door design: 11 framed and panelled ideas
Classic panelled doors and wall panelling that frame the entrance.
A panel door design has a frame with raised or recessed panels inside. It's the classic door style, adding depth and detail that flat doors don't have. Panelling can also extend to the wall around the main door for a grand entrance.
Here are 11 panel door ideas.
02Two-panel modern door
Two tall panels for a cleaner look.
03Raised panel wooden door
Raised panels in teak or sheesham.
04Shaker-style door
Simple recessed panels with square edges.
Main door with wall panelling around it
05Main door wall panelling
Matching wall panels around the main door.
Wide panelled door frame
06Door frame panelling
A wide panelled frame (architrave) around the door.
Panel door with glass upper panels
07Glass panel door
Glass in the upper panels, wood below.
Sage painted panel door
08Painted panel door
Painted in a soft colour for character.
Panel door with moulding details
09Panel door with moulding detail
Extra mouldings on panels for a luxurious feel.
Panelled double doors
10Double panel doors
Matching panelled double doors.
Wardrobe matching a panel door
11Panelled wardrobe to match
Wardrobes with the same panel style tie the room together.
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How to choose a panel door
- Style: six-panel for classic, two-panel or shaker for modern.
- Material: solid wood, ply with applied panels or MDF moulded doors (interior only).
- Finish: paint highlights panels; wood stain shows grain.
- Humidity: seal all panel edges.
- Coordinate with wall panelling and wardrobes.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Solid wood vs engineered.
- Number of panels and mouldings.
- Finish.
- Wall panelling area.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is a panel door?
A door with a frame and raised or recessed panels inside, giving depth and detail.
Are panel doors old-fashioned?
Not at all. Two-panel and shaker styles look very modern.
Which material is best for panel doors?
Solid wood or ply with applied panels. MDF moulded doors suit dry interior rooms.
Can I add panelling around the main door?
Yes, matching wall panelling makes the entrance look grand.
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