Sliding doors can be authentic or modern, practical or aesthetic, wall-mounted or pocket… They come in a variety of styles and installation to suit different aesthetic considerations. Here are 6 ideas for creating new spaces and enhancing your interior without weighing it down!
Sliding glass doors: separating without blocking the light
Sometimes a must-have and always appreciated, sliding glass doors let the light in and create visual continuity between rooms.
Two rooms for one window!
When an additional room is deprived of all natural light, it can be a challenge! In the case of a bedroom or a bathroom, the difficulty is to find the right balance between privacy and light. To find it, you can opt for frosted glass. Glass loses its natural transparency but not its ability to let light through! Tinted or printed glass also fulfils this function.
Tips: for a sleek design, opt for a clip-on hardware as our SLID’UP 190. You can also add a soft-closer and a synchronization kit if you have bi-parting doors. In the other hand, systems with exposed hardware give a rougher appearance and require drilling into the glass.
A serene workspace in the continuity of the home
With the spread of home-office, North Americans have experimented with all kinds of arrangements to create a home workspace. When there is no room that can be used as an office, the only solution is to divide up a space. In this case, the living-room is often chosen. Indeed, an office is meant to be bright, quiet and conducive to concentration. On the oher hand, a living room is a busy space with leisure equipment and noisy domestic appliances. Interior partition doors can be used to temporarily isolate a space from the rest of the home.
Tips: for a modern, transparent look, opt for a sliding glass wall. Depending on the size of the living room, you can opt for two or more panels. Models with locks ensure perfect separation without breaking the visual continuity between the two rooms.
Dare to go industrial for relaxation and creative spaces
Whether you are gourmet, a yoga enthusiast or a reading fanatic, delineate your relaxation and creative spaces with New York loft-style sliding doors. Sliding barn door complemented by workshop-style windows is a great idea for open-plan kitchens with a bar.
What type of installation is best? In this case, you can consider a hardware with an exposed track in keeping with the desired style. On the other hand, if you are planning to create a new space, look for hardware with sliding panels or leaves Another option would be sliding hardware that allows several doors to be moved simultaneously.
Sliding pocket doors: discreet separation
When conditions allow, sliding pocket doors have a major practical advantage. When opened, they slide into the partition!
Caulk an alcove bedroom or bed
In a studio or small apartment, an alcove bedroom is a plus. However, it remains open to the rest of the room. The “night space” would benefit from being enclosed in certain situations. With sliding doors, your privacy is protected from view at the turn of a key. Two sliding wooden panels, with fine openwork patterns, enhance the charm of the alcove, adding a warm, authentic touch.
Mark kitchen-living-dining room transitions
Not only a partition separates the kitchen from the living room but also the living room from the dining room. In either case, sliding pocket doors are ideal for these areas. Glass and openwork panels offer an elegant separation, while more traditional-looking doors add a solemn touch to the opening.
To consider: depending on the configuration, the pocket door hardware is available as a single unit, nestled in a single wall, or as a double unit, on either side of the opening.
Ornamental sliding doors: enhancing a neglected space
These wall-mounted doors, selected for their modern or authentic design, dress up the wall when open or closed.
Dress up a storage area
Some utility rooms or hallways have a recessed area that can accommodate a washing machine and/or dryer. With a wall-mounted shelf for storing essential laundry products, the practical value of this space becomes indisputable. The same cannot be said for its aesthetic value… Nevertheless, there is little room for manoeuvre in spaces that are often cramped and regularly used. Today, with a vast choice of styles and materials, the door plays a full part in the atmosphere of the room.
Note: the widest recesses can accommodate two sliding doors, screwed or flush-mounted. For cupboards and closets, opt for mirrored coverings that add depth to the room.
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