Where to install bi-fold doors: 8 stunning design ideas
The question Where to install bi-fold doors? comes up when you’re planning a new patio project or need some space-saving ideas for small spaces? Bi-fold doors are a stylish and versatile option that can completely transform your home. We’ve rounded up 8 of our favorite design ideas to give you inspiration for your next project.
What are Bi-fold doors?
Bi-fold doors are sliding doors made from several panels that fold like a concertina along a track system. Bi-fold doors have a minimum of two panels but can be built with up to seven panels for large openings. They come in a range of heights, multiple colour finishes, and have several threshold options. Bi-fold doors are an excellent alternative to sliding doors and windows and can be used as internal and external doors.
Read our full guide to bi-fold doors to learn everything you need to know about bi-fold doors. Thinking about your budget? Find out how much bi-fold doors might cost.
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Indoor-outdoor flow
(Image credit: De Rosee Sa)
Create a seamless flow between your indoor and outdoor spaces with bi-fold doors. In warmer months, the flow between your spaces is seamless. In the colder months, your inside space will feel larger and more open. Consider using a flush threshold like in this project by De Rosee Sa to create a truly seamless transition.
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Increase your natural light
Image credit: Brayer Design
Got a dark room that faces a small garden or patio? Bi-fold doors can help maximise natural light in small spaces. Long garden-facing living rooms and kitchen diners will look great with bi-fold doors all along the length.
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Open up your balcony
Maximise small balconies and patio areas with bi-fold doors. Once the doors are open, your outdoor space won’t feel so small.
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Go for the natural effect with a timber finish
Image credit: Polly Eltes
Prefer a more classic look? Try bi-fold doors finished with a timber effect. Our aluminium bi-fold doors are available in any RAL or British Standard colour to match your exact vision, giving you all the visual appeal of timber with all the benefits of aluminium.
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The industrial look (shipping container?)
Image Credit: Ben Uyeda
Gone for an industrial style in your home? Bi-fold doors are incredibly versatile and fit with almost all aesthetics. Metallic finishes in particular complement an industrial look.
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Hide away messy areas
Image Credit: Bloom Interior Design
Interior bi-fold doors on home offices, cupboards and laundry nooks allow you to hide away messy areas when needed without compromising on space.
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Colour co-ordinate
Image credit: Darren Chung
If you’re doing a full renovation, consider making your bi-fold doors a design feature by matching their colour to accents in your home. Try matching your bi-fold door frame colour with your kitchen cabinets or a feature wall.
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Update your conservatory
Romsey Conservatory
Update your conservatory with bi-fold doors on multiple sides. Open them all up on hot summer days or pick and choose as the weather changes.
At UFIT Sash Windows we offer a full range of Bi-fold door solutions for your home, so if you wish to speak to one of the team members about where to install bi-fold doors or where work best for your home, feel free to complete the form below.
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