Learn how the shrimp door can optimize spaces, divide projects and bring aesthetic lightness to interior designs.
Submitted at Oct 13, 2025, 9:24 AM

Tom Castro Project. (Luiza Schreier)
Loft Essencial. Cacau Ribeiro. CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2019. (Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)
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The use of the camarão door is versatile and can adapt to both internal and external spaces. Inside the house, it works well in bathrooms, pantries, closets and service areas, where circulation needs to be preserved. It is also common in compact suites, replacing traditional doors that would require swinging space.
Conheça a casa de 750 m² do jogador de futebol André Balada. Projeto de Tom Castro. Na foto, sala de TV com porta camarão e parede de madeira. (Luiza Schreier/CASACOR)
In social projects, such as living rooms and balconies, the model can serve as a flexible divider, creating integration between the rooms when open and providing visual and acoustic isolation when closed.
When used in gourmet balconies, for instance, the glass camarão door helps illuminate the project and enhances the external view, without compromising thermal comfort.
Projeto de Anna Malta e Andrea Duarte. (Gustavo Bresciani/Divulgação)
One of the main advantages of the camarão door is the optimization of space. It allows small areas to be better utilized, especially in small apartments. Additionally, the articulated system facilitates ventilation and the passage of natural light, contributing to a healthier and more pleasant project.
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In installation, it is essential to rely on specialized labor to ensure the perfect alignment of the panels and tracks, avoiding future locking problems. The use of high-quality hardware is indispensable for smooth and durable operation. It is also recommended to check if the floor is leveled and if there is enough space for the total opening of the panels.
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In terms of maintenance, the camarão door is simple: just regularly clean the hardware and apply specific lubricant to avoid noise and wear. In wooden models, periodic reapplication of varnish is recommended to protect against moisture.
Projeto de Bianca da Hora. (Juliano Colodeti, do MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
In contemporary projects, the camarão door is used not only as a functional element but also as a design resource that defines the visual identity of the project. In minimalist interiors, white versions with discreet hardware create a sense of continuity between project areas. In industrial decorations, black aluminum doors with ribbed glass bring an urban and sophisticated touch.
Projeto de Anna Malta e Andrea Duarte. (Gustavo Bresciani/Divulgação)
For cozier projects, such as bedrooms and home offices, the model in natural wood contributes to a warm and organic atmosphere. There are also creative uses, such as camarão doors that transform into decorative panels, integrating shelves, niches, or frames.
Projeto de Vivi Cirello. (Divulgação/Divulgação)
Architects and designers have also explored the model in reversible integration projects, in which the camarão door allows the house to adapt to different uses throughout the day — for example, opening to unite the living room and kitchen, and closing to provide privacy in meetings or moments of rest.
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