The Mesh Door Aesthetic: Net-Door Designs For Your Home

Net door designs were made to be used as an additional layer to the gates in a house. They used to serve just one purpose, i.e.- ensure the airflow and let the natural light inside the house while keeping it as a door which could be used in high-traffic areas due to their easy accessibility and the light weight of the screen doors. Though the trends have changed over the years, these mesh doors are now used in a variety of ways-  they are used in sliding doors, garage shutter doors, doors around open spaces like verandahs or galleries and even as standalone doors. These net doors blur the space between interior and exterior while providing enough privacy and safety. We’ve curated a list of some trending net door designs for your house.

Why Net Doors?

Out of many different door design styles, net-door designs are inclined more towards functionality than aesthetics. So here are some reasons why net-door designs could be a useful solution for many problems in your house.

• Ventilation- Net doors let the air pass through, enhancing the ventilation which helps the space to breathe. They are usually used in small spaces to make the spaces more breathable. This is one of the USPs of net doors, at some places they are placed just for this reason.
• Natural Light- Due to the lack of solid material, net doors let in sufficient light while barring unnecessary light.
• Affordability- When you compare the characteristics of these designs, they are very similar to the benefits glass doors bring. But net-door comes at a very low price, unlike glass, which could cost you a fortune. Nets, in general, have low prices, while the material used in creating the panels for the net is also altered in quantity due to the smaller surface area it needs to cover.
• Insect Protection- The texture and design of these doors does not let insects get in without closing the space fully barring the ventilation and natural light, unlike solid doors.
• Illusion of Space- As the light continuously passes through the door, it creates an illusion of space, just like glass doors, but at a much lower cost.
• Easy Maintenance- Compared to wood or other materials, the net is very easily cleanable with just some high-pressure water flow and is easy to maintain for a long time.

Trending Net Doors Designs

In contemporary times, there are a number of net-door designs and styles available in the market. Here are some trending yet timeless design ideas for net doors.

Net Sliding Door Design

A sleek modular sliding patio door in a living room is a feasible option to utilise the open lawn space and the living room’s closed private space. Now add a metallic net instead of the glass in the patio door frame, and you can enjoy the evening rains with the cold winds passing through, filling the living room with freshness and the aroma of the rain while not worrying about the mosquitoes that rain brings with it. By putting a net instead of glass in a patio door, you can cut the cost while experiencing the environment outside in the most engrossing way.

Tip: You need to have a solid door along with this mesh door, as it cannot be relied on for safety.

Mesh Door Design in French Style

You can use a classic French

 styled door panel and either replace the glass with a net or add a mesh door, which would enhance the ventilation of the space while also letting the light inside without any hindrance. You can use these types of doors to separate indoor spaces like the kitchen and worship room, where there's too much work of smoke and requires some extra ventilation, which the typical solid doors cannot provide. The French door panel will create a rustic old vibe to your place, while the net design will enhance the door’s functionality.

Tip: Use the metallic net design with off-white painted French door panels. They are classic, look beautiful, and can be used in bedrooms as well.

Modular Net Door Design

By using a motorised system, you can make these net doors automatic. They can be accessed with a remote or an Android system through a voice command, enhancing their functionality and accessibility. These automatic net doors could be used in places like garages and workshops where hand-free access is needed.

Tip: You can use these types of mesh door designs in areas that require high security, like the front doors of the house or the patio doors in the living room.

Attractive Modern Bi-Fold Net Door Design

Another design that can become even more efficient for your house by adding nets is bi-fold net doors. Bi-fold doors can be slid to be folded in sections, maximising the space significantly. Now, by adding nets to these bi-fold doors, you can maximise the space and great ventilation at a much lower cost than glass panels. These doors could be used to close the living room from the lawn area. By using nets, you will make the lawn an extension of the living area while providing enough privacy.

Wooden Net Door Design with Geometrical Patterns

Who said that net doors can't be aesthetic? In these types of net door designs, the net is made up either by carving the pattern on the door itself using a material like wood or by using a solid material to create customisable patterns and then fixing them on the doors. These door designs provide great aesthetic appeal with intricate customised patterns while providing the same amount of ventilation and privacy as typical net doors.

Tip: These doors need to be thoughtfully designed, keeping in mind the place where they will be used and the function you want them to play.

Magnetic Mesh Door Model

By fixing magnets along the edges of these doors, you could use them in high-traffic areas like a back door or as a second layer for the main door, which is exactly how this net door design has been used for many years. In a two-layered main door, you can keep the solid door open. This magnetic net door can be used during the daytime and night, and the main gate is closed to ensure security while keeping the ease of accessibility intact.

Fixed Panel Single Net Door Design

These net door designs are fixed and do not open or close. These panels have the liberty to have intricate designs like the patterned net doors and be used as a decorative piece. These doors are usually placed with a typical hinged door, which can be opened or closed. They are placed in areas which need constant ventilation while providing privacy and security when needed. They can also be used as partitions, as in the above picture.

Conclusion

Mesh door designs cover all the features, from opening the space, letting the natural light hit the interiors and maintaining the flow of fresh, natural air while cutting the cost heavily. That’s the exclusivity of net door designs. The rapidly changing trends make it difficult for you to hold on to a single design for a long period of time. Hence, expensive heavy doors might not be the best option for times like these. Mesh doors serve all the functionalities and aesthetics while being easily replaceable as they are neither expensive nor have a complicated installation process.

You can ask the designers at Interior Company for any more such substitutes and design ideas for your house.

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