10 Types of Screen Doors for Inside & Outside
Take this functional feature up a notch with one of the many alternative door styles available
Screen or mesh doors are great for letting breezes in and keeping bugs out — but they can also do so much more. Gain charm and function with screen doors in unique shapes and sizes, from barn-style screen doors to whole-wall versions, or put one in a less expected spot, like the pantry or nursery.
2. Pantry screen door
Bring farmhouse style home no matter where you live by swapping out a regular pantry door for a screen version. Screen doors can make a compact kitchen feel larger by offering a glimpse into the pantry — just make sure you’re prepared to keep those canned goods neat.
Find an interior designer to help plan the placement of your screen doors
Bring farmhouse style home no matter where you live by swapping out a regular pantry door for a screen version. Screen doors can make a compact kitchen feel larger by offering a glimpse into the pantry — just make sure you’re prepared to keep those canned goods neat.
Find an interior designer to help plan the placement of your screen doors
3. Pivoting screen door
For a modern slant on the screen door, use specialised hardware to mount a door on a pivoting hinge. Check before purchasing to make sure the hinge is made to work with the weight (and type) of door you have.
Read more about pivot doors
For a modern slant on the screen door, use specialised hardware to mount a door on a pivoting hinge. Check before purchasing to make sure the hinge is made to work with the weight (and type) of door you have.
Read more about pivot doors
4. Retractable screen wall
You’ve surely seen photos on Houzz of gorgeous homes sporting open walls – and some of you have wondered how practical a vast opening in the side of your home would be when you have bugs (and other critters) to contend with. Enter the retractable insect screen, an addition that can make all the difference between enjoying fabulous indoor-outdoor flow and getting eaten alive by mosquitoes.
You’ve surely seen photos on Houzz of gorgeous homes sporting open walls – and some of you have wondered how practical a vast opening in the side of your home would be when you have bugs (and other critters) to contend with. Enter the retractable insect screen, an addition that can make all the difference between enjoying fabulous indoor-outdoor flow and getting eaten alive by mosquitoes.
5. Decorative screen door
Choose from ready-made designs or work with an artisan to create something especially for your space.
Choose from ready-made designs or work with an artisan to create something especially for your space.
6. Compact sliding screen door
Fitting a door and screen door into a narrow passageway can pose quite a challenge. These creative homeowners found a solution by using a sliding screen door that tucks into a pocket behind the refrigerator when open. The barn-style hardware and cheery red paint job up the charm.
Fitting a door and screen door into a narrow passageway can pose quite a challenge. These creative homeowners found a solution by using a sliding screen door that tucks into a pocket behind the refrigerator when open. The barn-style hardware and cheery red paint job up the charm.
7. Nursery screen door
If you have little ones and pets in the house, you know what a challenge it can be to keep furry friends from visiting when they are not wanted. A decorative screen door on the nursery or kids’ room will let you peek in while keeping the kitty out.
Take a look at more nurseries from around the world
If you have little ones and pets in the house, you know what a challenge it can be to keep furry friends from visiting when they are not wanted. A decorative screen door on the nursery or kids’ room will let you peek in while keeping the kitty out.
Take a look at more nurseries from around the world
8. French screen doors
Match an interior set of French doors or create a gracious screened porch entry with French screen doors. French screen doors are also helpful leading onto a patio or an outdoor dining space where you need the room for carrying extra chairs and large platters.
Match an interior set of French doors or create a gracious screened porch entry with French screen doors. French screen doors are also helpful leading onto a patio or an outdoor dining space where you need the room for carrying extra chairs and large platters.
9. Playhouse screen doors
A really buggy summer can make outside playtime less fun. Help little ones stay comfortable outdoors by installing a set of screen doors on the playhouse or treehouse — then the kiddos can just shut the screens and keep on playing.
A really buggy summer can make outside playtime less fun. Help little ones stay comfortable outdoors by installing a set of screen doors on the playhouse or treehouse — then the kiddos can just shut the screens and keep on playing.
10. Classic screen door
There is something about the squeak and bang of a simple screen door that says summer. And even the most basic models will do the trick – just paint the frame to match your interior door and make sure there’s a working latch.
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Tell us: Are screen doors essential where you live? Show us your great screen door.
There is something about the squeak and bang of a simple screen door that says summer. And even the most basic models will do the trick – just paint the frame to match your interior door and make sure there’s a working latch.
Read more:
10 Refreshing Ways to Use Flexible Screens & PartitionsHow to Partition Spaces Without Using Walls
Tell us: Are screen doors essential where you live? Show us your great screen door.
If you love the charm of barn doors, why not have one customised to use as a screen door? Though you can have barn-style doors custom made in just about any size, they are perfect for extra-large openings, ushering in maximum light and breezes.