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From Australian native timbers to metal inlays a distinctive material palette characterises the latest door designs

To create a grand entrance fo this contemporary door, facade, home, house, property, real estate, window, black, orange — To create a grand entrance fo this contemporary house, the designer specified a new slimlite door from Corinthian Doors.

Steel and timber are hallmarks of the Fusion door, floor, flooring, furniture, interior design, lobby, wall, wardrobe, wood, wood stain, orange

The Infinity pivot door, which features merbau timber door, hardwood, interior design, lobby, wood, wood stain, brown

These Lifestyles Patio Bifold doors feature meranti hardwood. dining room, door, interior design, real estate, room, table, window, window covering, white, orange

The Moda interior door is loosely modelled on door, product design, red, white

The RiM door in oak is inset with door, product, orange

Metro internal doors from William Russell Doors have cabinetry, cupboard, door, furniture, product design, wardrobe, wood, wood stain, brown, orange

Architectural trends reflect many different design influences, but in recent years, there has been a strong move towards a uniquely Australian architectural style. Houses are not only designed to suit our climate and lifestyle they're also much more likely to incorporate local materials, such as native timbers.

With architects and designers using these materials in new and creative ways, there has been a corresponding need for door styles that complement such innovation.

The latest collections from Corinthian Doors, and its subsidiary William Russell Doors, reflect this trend. Marketing services manager Stephen Dunn says the Infinity merbau door (above), with its mix of timber and glass, typifies the contemporary look.

"In designing this door, we took a commercial system, and used it domestically," Dunn says. "The door has a pivot configuration, which allows a very practical, wide opening that also provides a grand entrance."

Dunn says the pivot design is an alternative to traditional double doors, where one leaf is usually bolted shut.

The Slimlite is another new series designed to complement modern architectural trends. This door features ultra-slim glass apertures, which may be mirror or translucent glass.

"This model evolved from the horizontal graphics that have featured on our timber doors over the past five years," says Dunn. "It's a more sophisticated look that is in keeping with contemporary designs. It also offers a particularly high level of security."

The modern material palette is further highlighted by William Russell Doors' Fusion Metal entrance door (above), which features Australian jarrah timber, inlaid with vertical stainless steel.

Another door collection, designed to provide a strong visual link with the outdoors, is Corinthian Doors' Lifestyle Patio bifold door in meranti hardwood. Dunn says a matching Lifestyle Servery window is also available. This features a deep timber sill that's ideal for outdoor entertaining.

A wide range of interior doors is also available.

For more details, contact Corinthian Doors, 17-35 Lee Holm Road, St Marys, NSW 2760, phone (02) 9673 7100. Email: info@cordoors.com. Website: www.doors.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas

06 Nov, 2007

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