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Deciding on the Perfect Doors for Your Home

10 April 2017
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Nice-looking doors are one of the biggest necessities in every stylish home of today. Just like trim or molding, doors can quite often go unnoticed, but when chosen right, they can have a huge part in how well your home looks. So, no matter if you’re buying a new home or you simply want to update your current home, you’ll want to choose just the perfect doors for it. That’s why we have come up with 5 types of doors you should give some thought to. Make sure you check them all out.

Bi-fold doors

This is a type of doors that works great both internally and externally. They allow light to come in and don’t obstruct the view through your house. That’s why installing them on balconies and in sunrooms and rumpus rooms is a great idea. And if you often have guests, you can also consider installing bi-fold doors in your dining room. That way, you’ll be able to prepare food while still being involved in a conversation with your guests. Furthermore, you can have bi-fold doors custom made to fit rooms of any size and shape.

French doors

Timber French doors are something that can add a touch of class to every home. They don’t require a central frame which makes them perfect for rooms in need for a wide entry. Also, French doors are specially designed to let in light and fresh air both from the outside and between the rooms. When it comes to panel designs, there are both transparent and translucent designs you can choose from. In most of the cases, this type of doors will come to you stained, painted, and already finished.

Cedar doors 

Cedar doors come in loads of different styles including traditional Colonial style and contemporary designs. Therefore, they can match any type of home and add some style to it. There are also models that can add a classical touch to your home but still come with modern designs most of the homeowners look for today. With this in mind, you can have your cedar doors fully customized to fit perfectly into your home. Versatility of cedar doors is one of the reasons why so many Australians decide to go for them.

Entrance doors

No matter which look you want to go for in your home, you’re going to need at least one of these. It’s always a good idea to choose entrance doors that are pre-stained, oiled and finished. Also, you’ll want to find entrance doors that come with all the hardware and frame, since looking for these can be tiring and time-consuming. Not only this, but already built doors are also less costly and easier to install. No matter where you order these from, you don’t have to worry about hardware getting damaged during the transport as they usually come separate and protected.

 

Sliding doors

There’s no need to say that sliding doors are something every homeowner can benefit from having. They both let the light the light in during sunny days and help you save space, since they don’t open inwards or outwards. Even though they are usually used externally, you can also go for these for the inside of your home, as a way to partition your living room and dining room, or basically any other two rooms in your home. These are quite popular among both Australians and people all over the world. Therefore, if you’re looking for doors in Sydney, finding one of these you like shouldn’t be too difficult.

No matter which type of doors you decide to get, make sure you get them from the same manufacturer in order to have matching ones all over your home. Ideally, you should also find matching windows for your home.

 

Derek Lotts writes about décor, gardening, recycling and everything related to home improvement. He thinks all these fall under self-improvement. He believes in the power of sharing ideas and communicating via the internet to achieve betterment. He blogs regularly at Smoothdecorator.

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