Determining which type of door you want for your home may not be an easy decision. Doing your research is essential. So, let’s keep things simple with a single question: Should you choose a hinged or pivot door? Which offers the most benefits? Don’t let these unanswered questions get in your way; instead, keep reading to find out.
Hinged vs. Pivot Doors: What Makes Them Different?
Although they might appear (at first glance) to be the same, these two options are different in style and function.
Hinged Doors
Most homes have what are known as hinged doors. They attach to a door frame and provide a basic swinging motion when opening and closing. They can also be used as part of the interior or exterior.
These doors also:
- Can be fully weather-sealed
- Are completely customizable
- Are suitable for any location and climate (depending on the material used)
- Do not require a lot of space to function properly
Pivot Doors
An alternative to hinged doors that many homeowners are now considering are those that pivot. Instead of the traditional opening and closing of a one-sided door, this new design creates a more luxurious and unique entrance to your home.
With pivot doors, you will find they:
- Are unique in their appearance
- Can be weather-sealed
- Are ideal for larger spaces and when you want to make a statement
- Come with multi-point locking systems, so they offer great security
- Require no door frame
- Can be fully customized
Benefits of Choosing Pivot Doors
Before you decide to invest in pivot doors for your home, you’ll want to make sure they are the best choice for your space. Some of their unique benefits include:
- Weight Distribution: Pivot doors can be heavy, but the pivot mechanism allows for proper weight distribution so that you experience a smoother opening and closing. This also allows for a more reliable door that will last decades.
- Safety: If you have children or pets, you don’t want them accidentally getting their fingers trapped in a closing door. Fortunately, those that pivot usually shut much slower, so the chances of injury are slim.
- Energy-Efficiency: When placed under an overhang, pivot doors can deliver optimal energy-efficiency. The sealing and materials used to create and install these doors can reduce energy consumption by minimizing how much heat travels between the interior and exterior of your home. As a result, this makes them a sustainable and cost-effective option for homeowners.
- Visual Effect: If you want to make a statement with the entrance to your home, pivot doors will deliver. Their elegant and dramatic appearance can capture the attention of others, drawing them into the space to reveal a contemporary or more modern design style.
There are always going to be aspects of certain doors that do not align one hundred percent with your needs. However, if you weigh the pros and cons of those that pivot, you’ll find they deliver the aesthetic and function you truly want for your home.
About Adooring Designs
Adooring Designs of Dallas consists of skilled craftsmen and professionals who know how to create one-of-a-kind doors. When trying to decide between hinged and pivot options, we can survey your home and determine which one will offer the kind of design and function you need. With experts on staff, we’ll make sure your new doors are exactly what you want. Contact us via our website or call (817) 745-0522 to schedule your free in-home estimate.