Arched Composite Wood Door

Arched composite wood doors are a popular choice today because of their outstanding advantages in terms of durability, aesthetics, water resistance and termite resistance. However, when choosing this type of door, especially arched doors, it is necessary to consider feng shui factors to ensure bringing luck and fortune to the family.

Arched Composite Wood Doors: Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantage

• High durability, water resistance, termite resistance: Composite doors are made from wood powder, plastic and additives, making the product waterproof, mold-proof, and especially termite-proof, warp-proof, and shrink-proof over time.
• High aesthetics, diverse designs: The door can be covered with natural wood grain PVC film, bringing luxury, modern or classic beauty depending on the design style. The ability to arch helps create a unique, soft highlight for the space.
• Good sound and heat insulation: The hollow structure inside and the rubber gasket help composite doors have effective sound and heat insulation, creating a quiet space and saving energy.
• Easy to clean and maintain: The door surface is smooth, less dusty and easy to clean with a damp cloth. No need for periodic painting like natural wood doors.
• Reasonable price: Compared with natural wooden doors, composite doors have more affordable prices, suitable for many customers.
• Safety: Composite materials are less likely to shatter upon impact, making them safer for users.

Disadvantages

• Not suitable for locations exposed to direct sunlight: Some surface coating films may fade if exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
• Difficult to recycle: The complex structure of composite materials can make recycling difficult.
• Higher cost than regular plastic doors: Although cheaper than natural wood, composite doors still cost more than other types of plastic doors.
• Repairing the arch can be complicated: If there is damage to the arch, repair or replacement can be more technical and expensive.

Arched doors and feng shui elements

In traditional feng shui, arched doors are often given quite a bit of consideration, especially for the main door of a house.

• Arched shape and energy: According to Feng Shui, the curved shape represents "movement", while the house needs "stillness" and "gathering energy". Therefore, the arched main door is sometimes considered bad, can disperse wealth, causing instability or gossip for the homeowner. Some beliefs also say that the curved shape can be associated with a tombstone, which has an unlucky meaning.
• Feeling of insecurity: The curved shape may not create the same stability and solidity as a square or rectangular door, making the homeowner feel unsafe and insecure.
• Energy Circulation: Arched doors can affect the flow of energy in the home. The chi that enters through the main door needs to be retained and dispersed throughout the space, but the arched shape can cause the chi to escape more quickly.

However, these are just traditional concepts and are not always rigidly applied in all cases. Especially for public and entertainment works, arched doors are very popular to create a soft, flexible feeling.

Note feng shui when choosing composite arch doors

If you still love the beauty of composite arches and want to use them for your home, there are some feng shui notes to neutralize or minimize negative impacts:

• Door location:
  • Avoid arched main doors: The main door is the most important place to receive the house's energy. If possible, give priority to rectangular or square doors for the main door to ensure stability and gather energy.
  • Prioritize arched doors for other locations: Arched doors are more suitable for secondary spaces such as bedroom doors, kitchen doors, connecting doors, or decorative doors in the house, where there is not much requirement for gathering air like the main door.
  • Avoid arched doors for bedrooms of the elderly or children: If the arched door makes the homeowner feel unsafe, consider avoiding it for bedrooms, especially those of the elderly or children.
• Door size: Choose an arched door size that is proportional to the house, not too high or too low. The height and width of the door should be based on odd or decimal numbers according to Feng Shui concepts (for example: 2.15m).
• Solution:
  • Use curtains or partitions: If you have already made an arched main door, you can hang curtains or install partitions to cover the arched part, creating a more private and sturdy feeling.
  • Decoration: Decorating the door with lucky and prosperous motifs such as lotus flowers, dragons and phoenixes can help partially resolve this.
  • Reasonable interior layout: Make sure the space in front of the door is airy and clean for good air circulation. Avoid placing obstacles, mirrors, and sharp objects opposite the door.
• Consult an expert: If you are too worried about feng shui factors, consult a feng shui expert for advice that best suits the homeowner's age and destiny, as well as the overall layout of the house.

In short, arched composite wood doors are a worthy choice in terms of aesthetics and functionality. However, when applied to living spaces, especially at the main door, you should carefully consider feng shui factors or consult an expert to ensure harmony and bring positive energy to the house.