When Should You Use a Folding Door
Decades ago, we mostly saw conventional hinged doors. After all, we only thought of doors as something that opens or closes an entrance. The focus was on their function and not much about their design. Also, there’s not much attention on the space being used by the door itself. As long as it works properly, we forget about most of the door’s overall design and functionality.
Folding doors and other options
Today, we pay attention to details and always look at the bigger picture. We now think of how the door complements the overall home design and feel. We’re now also quick to notice that the door doesn’t seem right with the home’s theme and its immediate environment. Also, we’re now aware of how much space the door occupies and for practical reasons, we want to maximise the living and functional space of our home and rooms.
That’s why aside from hinged doors, we now consider other door systems such as sliding and folding doors. These doors provide additional possibilities on their use and where they’re installed. For example, a bi-fold door frees up the space usually occupied by conventional single-leaf doors. And because a bi-fold door stacks up against the walls when closed, the resulting view outside or inside of the room or home becomes more expansive. The unobstructed view and complete access of the next space enhances the area’s overall aesthetics.
Folding doors are becoming popular because of their added functionality and enhanced aesthetics. Also, they’re now available in a wide variety of designs and make. For instance, if you prioritise letting more natural light come into your home, you may choose folding doors with large glass panels. On the other hand, if your priority is privacy you can choose to have the panels made from solid wood.
When it comes to their colours and design, it’s always good to choose something that complements your home’s overall design theme. For example, a folding door with a metallic shade often implies modernity while those with classic wood grain finishes are seen as more conventional and timeless.
But before you purchase a folding door for your home, it’s important to consult an architect or a door expert first. This way, you’ll truly get the full benefits from having a folding door and make it further enhance your home’s function and appeal.