How To Style Bifold Doors
Bifold doors have a unique and impactful look that will suit any home in your area. They come with a range of benefits that will improve how any home looks and performs. Once installed, they won’t compromise on the way a room is styled.
Do I add curtains to my bifold doors?
Bifold doors can either fold inwards or half inwards which makes them hard to dress. Integral blinds within the glazing are a fantastic option for bifold doors because they offer clean lines and won’t get dirty with passing traffic. We also find that curtains can snag when the doors and opened and get sucked out through the expansive opening, making them hard to keep clean.
There are special blinds and shutters created especially for bifold doors as they fit to individual panels. Because bifold doors have such expansive panes of glazing, these shutters will discreetly keep out heat and light without taking away from the look of the door.
Panel blinds are a wonderful choice as they’re the perfect installation for floor to ceiling windows. Each panel overlaps to give you improved levels of privacy. Electric blinds for bifold doors are another fantastic choice because their large apertures allow for an easier and faster opening and closing thanks to the remote control.
What furniture suits bifold doors?
Most homeowners install bifold doors to brighten up their homes, which is why we recommend purchasing bright furniture. Dark furniture will detract from the bright space you are trying to achieve.
Think about how you open and close the doors, and how regularly it happens when thinking about the furniture you add. Bifold doors need room to fold up in on themselves, so having a piece of furniture up against the double glazed unit may obstruct the doors from opening. Make life easier by not having furniture in the way of your new bifold doors. Because this style of door features expansive panes of glazing, avoid blocking the view with the furniture as well.
Additional natural light flooding your home will boost your furnishings. Some materials, including leather, can fade when in contact with direct sunlight. Pale, pastel shades can also get lost and appear washed out when placed next to a bright summer garden.
As bifold doors will let in plenty of natural light into the room, you want your furniture to be set up in a way that maximises while still being usable. Avoid placing TV or computer screens on the opposite wall to the bifold doors, otherwise, it will be hard to view. Place the screen on a wall perpendicular to the bifold doors. If you don’t have any electronics, it’s nice to have a sofa or chair facing this wall of glass and take in the atmosphere.
How should I decorate my room?
When you install a bifold door, it shouldn’t distract from the outside. This is because the door will create a transition between your house and garden. Additionally, it is wise to use a stronger colour which brings a contrast to your home. Bringing in blinds will enhance natural light on your property.
A minimal design with neutral shades will make the most impact and let the outside shine. If the room is small, avoid dark colours as this will only make the room even smaller. Lighter paint and furniture will also better reflect sunlight, enlarging an existing room.
With neutral interior designs, add artwork and soft furnishings as a way of adding bursts of new colour into the room. Place mirrors on the wall opposite the bifold doors to reflect light throughout your home.
Accessories can transform any space and help add personality. We advise not overdoing it, as this can make a room feel cluttered which counteracts the space enhancing effects of bifold doors.
How do I light around my bifold doors?
Bifold doors create a huge amount of natural light, making any room feel brighter and more welcoming. Because of this lighting will be reflective of personal taste and how you use the room. Lighting creates an ambience after dark but won’t be necessary for the daytime.
A glazed wall reflects well, remember this when installing lighting in your home. Work around this and create a feeling of depth. We also advise adding external lighting to avoid the black wall effect at night.
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