Design Guide · Panel Doors
Panel Door Designs: 12 Styles, How Many Panels, and Cost
A panel door has a solid frame of stiles and rails holding one or more recessed or raised panels. It is the classic door of Indian homes and is back in fashion in cleaner, modern forms: shaker doors, 2-panel painted doors and routed panel designs on flush doors. Here are twelve panel door styles, how many panels suit each room, the three ways to build one, and what each costs in materials at our Lati Bazar store.
12 Panel Door Designs
1
2-panel door
Two tall rectangles; calm and modern for bedrooms and studies.
2
3-panel door
Three stacked panels; balanced and slightly formal for living rooms and libraries.
3
4-panel door
Classic and symmetrical for dining and drawing room entries.
4
6-panel door
Traditional and grand; suits main doors and rooms with high ceilings.
5
Shaker door
One recessed panel with a flat, square frame; the most popular modern-classic style.
6
Raised and moulded panels
Bevelled raised panels with mouldings for colonial and heritage interiors.
7
Glass panel door
Glass in the top panels for light into passages, kitchens and studies.
8
Louvred panel door
Slats in the lower panels for ventilation in stores and utility rooms.
9
Carved panel door
Carved motifs in teak panels for main entrances and mandirs. See teak wood door designs.
10
Routed panel on a flush door
The panel pattern is CNC-routed into a flush door and painted: the look of a panel door with the stability of a flush door.
11
Painted panel door
White, grey, sage or navy PU paint on a shaker or 2-panel design for modern homes.
12
Veneer panel door
Teak or walnut veneer panels in a solid wood frame, polished for a rich finish.
How Many Panels Should a Door Have?
| Panels | Best for | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (shaker) | Bedrooms, kitchens, modern flats | Clean and modern-classic |
| 2 | Bedrooms and studies | Sleek and calm |
| 3 | Living rooms, libraries | Balanced, slightly formal |
| 4 | Dining and drawing rooms | Classic and symmetrical |
| 6 | Main doors, high ceilings | Traditional and grand |
Rule of thumb: fewer panels look modern and calm; more panels look rich and traditional. Keep the same panel style on all doors seen together from one passage.
Three Ways to Build a Panel Door, with Cost
For a 7 × 3 ft door at our Lati Bazar rates (teak shown as Ghana to Sudan, ₹2,200–3,500 per cft). Frame, hardware and labour extra. GST extra.
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| Construction | Material cost | Extra | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routed panel design on a 32 mm BWP flush door | ₹3,045 door | Routing and PU paint or laminate extra | Modern homes; cheapest panel look |
| Teak frame with plywood or veneer panels | about 1.5 cft teak (₹3,268–₹5,199) + ₹2,752 12 mm BWP panels | Carpentry and polish extra | Classic look at lower cost than solid teak |
| Solid teak panel door | about 3.4 cft teak (₹7,543–₹12,000) | Carpentry, carving and polish extra | Main doors and heritage homes |
Timber rates: timber price list · flush doors: flush door price list. The difference explained: flush door vs panel door.
Best Panel Door for Each Room
Living room
3-panel or glass panels
Lighter wood tone or painted.
Kitchen and pantry
Glass-top panel door
Light in, smells out.
Store and utility
Louvred panels
Ventilation for damp spaces.
Panel Door vs Flush Door
A panel door has a frame with separate panels, so it has depth and shadow lines and suits classic interiors; solid timber panel doors can move with humidity. A flush door is flat, more stable and more affordable, and takes any laminate or veneer. A routed panel design on a flush door gives you the panel look with flush-door stability, which is why it is the most popular choice in new flats. More: what is a flush door · flush door designs.
Tips and Common Mistakes
Use seasoned timber for solid panel doors and let panels float in their grooves so they can move; polish or paint all faces including the edges; choose a double core or BWP flush door if routing panels, so there is enough depth; and do not use panel doors in wet bathrooms. Keep panel proportions consistent across all doors in the home.
See flush doors, teak and veneers side by side at Samta Plywood Centre, Lati Bazar, near Gita Mandir. WhatsApp us your door sizes and a photo of the panel design you like for a quote with delivery across Ahmedabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a panel door?
A door with a frame of vertical stiles and horizontal rails holding one or more recessed or raised panels, giving depth and shadow lines. It differs from a flush door, which is completely flat.
How many panels should a door have?
One or two panels suit modern bedrooms and studies, three suit living rooms, four suit dining and drawing rooms, and six suit grand main doors and rooms with high ceilings.
What is the cost of a panel door in Ahmedabad?
For a 7 x 3 ft door at our rates, a 32 mm BWP flush door for a routed panel design costs about ₹3,045 plus routing and paint. A teak frame with plywood panels needs about 1.5 cft of teak (₹3,268–₹5,199) plus panels, and a solid teak panel door about 3.4 cft (₹7,543–₹12,000) before carpentry and polish.
Is a panel door better than a flush door?
A panel door gives a classic, detailed look; a flush door is more stable and affordable. A routed panel design on a flush door combines both.
Which wood is best for panel doors?
Seasoned teak for solid and carved panel doors. For a lower cost, use a teak frame with plywood or veneer panels.
What is a shaker door?
A panel door with a single recessed flat panel and a square, plain frame. It looks modern-classic and suits bedrooms and kitchens.
Can panel doors be used for bathrooms?
It is better not to. Panels and joints trap water. Use a WPC or PVC door, or a sealed BWP flush door.
Want a Panel Door?
WhatsApp us your door sizes and a panel design photo for a quote.