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When it comes to changing up the look of your home, changing out the interior doors in your home is an upgrade that is often overlooked. Changing the type of interior doors in your home can really change the look and feel of your home and is an affordable way to transform your space.

Style #1: Hinged Doors

One of the most popular types of doors used inside homes is a hinged door. With a hinged door, there are hinges on either the left or right of the door that allows the door to swing inward or outward. Hinged doors are often sold as pre-hung doors, which means the door is already leveled in a frame; you just have to install the frame and the door altogether.

Hinged doors can be flush doors, which are basically just a flat piece of material and very simple looking. Or a hinged door can be a panel door, where the door has stylized raised panels on it, making the door more visually interesting.

Style #2: Pocket Doors

Pocket doors work best when you install them when remodeling your home. With a pocket door, a "pocket" is literally built into the drywall so that you can slide the door in and out of this little "pocket" space.

A pocket door is great if you don't really have the space for a door that swings open. Additionally, with a pocket door, you can conceal the door when you don't want to use it.

Style #3: Folding Door

Another door option is a folding door. A folding door doesn't take up as much space as a hinged door, but it has a slightly larger footprint than a pocket door that slides into a cavity in the wall.

With a folding door, you pull the door to one side, and it folds in half, with the folding portion jutting outward. This is a great door to install if you have limited space but don't want to redo the drywall to create a pocket door.

Style #4: Pivot Doors

Another fun type of door you can install in your home is a pivot door. With a pivot door, there is a hinge that is placed in the middle of the door frame, which allows the door to open in both directions, depending on how force is applied to the door.

When it comes to remodeling your home, don't overlook the impact that new interior doors can have on your home. New interior doors can really transform the feeling of your home and can spruce up the appearance of your home. Look for replacement doors in a store near you.