Space in London is an issue, be it a flat or terraced house. If you are trying to make your home feel open without compromising on style, try making sure you make the most out of your space. Internal doors may appear as a purely practical design feature, but with the right know-how they can make your home appear more open. From clever layouts to carefully arranged options, here’s how internal doors can transform even the smallest London properties.
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Light up Your Home With Glass-Panelled Doors
The easiest way to make a home appear bigger is through natural light. Internal doors made of glass are excellent for this, because light can enter and exit the rooms and make them seem larger than they really are. Even in London apartments where natural light might be obstructed by neighbours, these doors can make all the difference.
Frosted or textured glass is a great choice if privacy is still an issue such as a bedroom or a bathroom. In addition, if you balance transparency with design, your home can appear lighter without sacrificing comfort.
Choose Sliding or Pocket Doors To Conserve Space
Classic hinged doors use up floor space when opened, making it a pain to fit in a small hallway or small room. With sliding doors, whether wall-hung or pocket-door-style that recede into the wall, this problem is gone. Such options come in handy in London flats where every inch counts.
Sliding doors can be fitted to the interior too, for a modern style. Whether minimalistic or a bit more country-ish, like a barn door, they can make your room as functional as it is stylish.
Keep it Neutral for a Balanced Style
Design and material for your inside doors can make or break your interior layout. Neutral shades like white, beige or light grey provide continuity. That one-to-one effect eliminates visual clutter and opens up your space more effectively.
The mirror door is another clever option, especially for the bedroom or dressing room. Reflecting light, and making any small room appear larger, mirrored doors will give any room an extra dimension.
Bi-Fold Doors For Open Plan Living
Bi-fold doors are a fantastic option for London flats that love the open plan lifestyle but at times need separate areas. These doors fold up easily so you can open up your kitchen, dining or living space for a party or lock it shut for privacy.
There are also bi-fold panels made of glass that provide an extra layer of space connectivity in bi-folding spaces. Be it to separate a home office from the living space or divide a kitchen from the living room, bi-fold doors are versatile without being tacky.
Doors inside the home may not be the first thing that comes to mind when determining how to make your London apartment feel bigger but there is no doubting their effect, added UK Oak Doors, who are offering an extensive selection of oak doors.
Using styles that maximise light, save space and accommodate your home’s shape can make your life better. Glass-panelled, sliding, and bi-fold doors can make your room seem brighter, more spacious, and ideal for you.
