Steel-look doors are perfect for providing a striking design statement, while offering a range of different configuration and accessory options. So, where do you start when finding a steel-look room divider, and what are the benefits of choosing an aluminium option?
Find out more in our full guide to choosing a steel-look room divider.
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Read the key benefits of choosing a steel-look room divider.
Find out more about the benefits of aluminium.
Find out what factors you need to consider when finding the ideal option for you.
Read more about our OI-30 Internal Doors.
Why choose a steel-look room divider?
The steel-look aesthetic is key to achieving an industrial appearance in a room divider. They often feature glass panels separated by glazing bars to help make the most of natural light, which can create an attractive statement when combined with steel-look aluminium. Steel-look aluminium is a great option, as it offers excellent strength and durability, ensuring it will withstand constant use for long periods of time – The Origin Internal Door comes with a guarantee of up to 20-years on parts. On top of this, steel-look internal doors can also create a sleek, versatile statement piece which makes it suitable for any type of property.
Are you looking for a classic, steel-look internal door?Find out more about our OI-30 Internal Doors.
Why is aluminium often used for a steel-look room divider?
Steel framed doors were once a hugely popular option, but given their cost and availability, aluminium is becoming more and more popular to achieve this look and serve this function. Aluminium alternatives are now offering all the benefits of steel – slim sightlines, large maximum sizes and styling, with exceptional durability at a fraction of the lead time and cost. Aluminium internal room dividers boast a wealth of benefits, so it's easy to see why this is such an emerging material choice when it comes to internal doors. An aluminium frame door offers excellent strength and durability, ensuring it will withstand a lot of use for a long time to come.
Aluminium can also go well alongside many other materials, textures and colours - so will blend seamlessly into any kind of setting. It is often paired with large glass panels in order to let natural light in. Steel-look aluminium doors, such as Origin’s OI-30, also offer a steel-look design with a range of bespoke options available.
Read more about the benefits of aluminium in our guide to choosing aluminium internal doors.
What to consider when choosing a steel-look internal door
Choose a practical configuration for your space
The configuration you choose will depend on the space you have available, and where you wish to use the door. For example – if you’re looking for a separate living space for a home office or a relaxation area – a French Door set configuration may be the best option for you. At Origin, we also offer Single Doors and Fixed Screen configurations. Plus, using a combination of doors and screens with the use of a corner post, homeowners can make corner configurations to create new areas.
What accessories would go well with your steel-look room divider?
The accessories you choose, such as handles, will be highly dependent on the style of your ideal door. All Origin handles are durable and practical – this was a key design priority for us, as internal doors get a lot of constant use. When it comes to colour, you may want to choose a satin brass handle to create an eye-catching contrast for a black door, or a classy matt black handle to blend into your black interior door. Find out more about the accessory options for our OI-30 here.
Consider opting for Georgian or glazing bars to finish off your steel-look aesthetic
Glazing bars divide up the glass panel into smaller panes or even grids. A hugely popular trend in interior design circles – a room divider with glazing bar splits is the perfect way to achieve the aesthetic you are looking for, and they are a popular option for steel-look doors for obvious reasons. Bespoke suppliers such as Origin allow you to choose between horizontal and vertical bars. Using more bars and grids will offer a traditional aesthetic, whilst minimising the bars with either two horizontal or a fully glazed door will provide a ultra-modern appeal.
Would you prefer clear glass, or reeded or frosted glass for additional privacy?
Consider the best option of glazing for you, depending on where you are using the door and how much privacy you require. Choosing a bespoke supplier can help ensure you choose the glazing option you need for your internal room divider. Please liaise with your local Trade Partner to discuss glazing options, as Origin do not provide the glass.
Origin Internal Doors – OI-30
Our OI-30 is perfect for those who are looking for a stylish glass statement piece for dividing a space. Ideal for all different types of settings including both commercial and residential uses - our steel-look internal doors are made from ultra-tough aluminium. This ensures both durability and eco-friendly credentials are guaranteed, while still providing an attractive industrial aesthetic.
Our OI-30 Internal Doors are also powder coated to withstand relentless exposure to the elements and UV light, along with the everyday excitement and vigour of family life.
With Origin's OI-30, you can tailor your requirements according to a wide range of factors, such as colour, size and style. Offering a wide variety of handle designs and materials including electroplated brass and satin nickel all with PVD coating, our OI-30 Internal Doors offer a perfect option for everyone. Choose between Single Doors, French Doors or Fixed screens, or a combination with a corner post to create a Corner Set, and allow Origin to manufacture the perfect bespoke divider for your space.
Get in touch with your local Origin installer today for further advice and information.
