They are small and inconspicuous, but they really hold a room together. No, they are not pillow or candles, they're hinges that are found in every room of your house. From the refrigerator to the cabinet door, you can find them all around your home. Sure, you don't give much importance to them, but have you ever imagined what life would be like without them? Your front door might be a big rock or a large piece of wood. Or if you are not able to move them, you would climb a ladder and will enter into your home from the roof.

Fortunately, the hinges came to be. There are a wide variety of hinges are available in the market. The best way to get all these hinges is to shop online. But, it's also necessary to know about all the hinge types and their applications. The type bought depends on how it is to be used and what it is to be fitted to. For example, when selecting a hinge for a salon, a double action hinge is likely to be used rather than a concealed hinge. Below is some example of the most popular hinges that are available:

Butt Hinges: Acknowledged as mortise hinges, these are often used in sets of three or four. Extensively used in the residential homes, these are made of steel and are actually inserted, or, mortised into the frame of the door. Moreover, if the hinges are for exterior doors, choose one made of stainless steel or brass to reduce corrosion.

Butterfly hinges: Often used on light weight doors, these types of hinges are available in different shapes and patterns and easy to fit.

Barrel Hinge: As the name implies, it is composed of a hinge that has a hollow section and the rotational bearing force falls on the pivot. Owing to heavy duty construction and ability to withstand the frequent use, these hinges tend to be used for doors that experience a lot of traffic.

Pivot Hinge: An old form of the door hinge, this kind of hinge has pivots in openings in the floor and one at the top of the door frame. Thus, it is also called a double-action floor hinge.