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Panel door design: 11 framed and panelled ideas

Classic panelled doors and wall panelling that frame the entrance.

Living room seen past a wooden mosaic cube wall cladding, with a TV panel and floating white cabinetsInspiration

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.

Classic foyer with a wooden double door with glass panels, arched floral niche and marble inlay floorInspiration

01Six-panel classic door

The traditional six-panel layout in white or wood.

Japandi bedroom with an arched wooden slat panel, grey textured wall, upholstered bed and boucle armchairInspiration

02Two-panel modern door

Two tall panels for a cleaner look.

Luxury living room with wooden 3D wall panels, a crystal chandelier, black marble wall and green velvet cushionsInspiration

03Raised panel wooden door

Raised panels in teak or sheesham.

French-style bedroom with a floral wallpaper panel behind the bed, gold-framed bed and dressing table with arched mirrorInspiration

04Shaker-style door

Simple recessed panels with square edges.

05Main door wall panelling

Matching wall panels around the main door.

06Door frame panelling

A wide panelled frame (architrave) around the door.

07Glass panel door

Glass in the upper panels, wood below.

08Painted panel door

Painted in a soft colour for character.

09Panel door with moulding detail

Extra mouldings on panels for a luxurious feel.

10Double panel doors

Matching panelled double doors.

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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