A clever design solution is frameless bifolding doors for terraced property, making maximum use of light and space in these smaller homes.
In the UK, towns and cities feature many terraced properties that typically have small or narrow long rooms with two-up and two-down room arrangements and small window openings. Over the decades, terraced properties have transformed considerably to meet modern living needs by adding bathrooms, extensions and loft conversions.
In London, where property prices are high, it is not uncommon to find a terraced house upwards of a million pounds. These, too, have been extensively renovated and are highly desirable in areas such as Battersea, Clapham or Greenwich. Adding frameless bifolding doors for terraced property can add value.
Frameless bifolding doors for terraced property by FGC
Frameless Glass Curtains (FGC) manufacture and install frameless bifolding doors for terraced property and hinged doors featuring minimal aluminium framing.
The frameless bifolding doors for terraced property have less visible frame, giving a more slimline minimalist design and larger glass area than conventional framed bifolding doors. FGC’s frameless bifolding doors for terraced property are constructed with a perimeter outer frame in aluminium and the door leaves have aluminium sections only to the top and bottom. The way the doors open is also different; each panel slides apart separately, turns and is then slid along the track to fold back instead of the connected glass panels folding back like a concertina.
These doors were installed in a south west London property and dramatically transformed this typical terraced home give much needed extra light, views and a feeling of airiness.
The ground floor of the property was extended and fitted with a new kitchen and living area. Typical of a new open plan extensions are the addition of bifolding doors to open out the whole are with a wall of glass instantly giving more light and a feeling of more space. In this extension frameless bifolding doors for terraced property were installed with a four pane set of doors opening outward, in addition glazed skylights were installed to the roof.
This property also benefitted from frameless bifolding doors to the upstairs of the home. Many terraced homes feature small sliding sash windows. To the rear, the renovation project involved removing the rear windows and creating a new opening to accept another set of doors. This time the doors open inwards and to the outside was fitted a contemporary metal and glass Juliet balcony providing much need light and rooftop views.
Frameless bifolding doors for terraced property were installed with a four pane set of doors opening outward. In addition, glazed skylights to the roof were installed.
To the upstairs bedroom a set of inward opening frameless bifolding doors are installed and complemented by a contemporary Juliet balcony.
These frameless four pane frameless bifolding doors take up only 180mm when fully opened.
The stunning transformation brings a new contemporary dimension to a typical terraced home giving excellent rooftop views.
How frameless bifolding doors for terraced property can bring light and a feeling of space
This type of frameless bifolding doors for terraced property installation is an excellent way of using the latest in contemporary glazed doors to add substantial value to a property. The rear of the terraced is now modern, functional whilst making the inside feel more spacious and providing more natural light which can only improve general well-being.
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