Mixing French & bifold doors?
tamp75
9 years ago
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zoe_day
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Comments (1)Photos please, it will say 1000 words and make it a lot easier to help ;)...See More
Matt Greenwood
8 years ago
tamp75
8 years agoHelen C
8 years agoWith regards to French doors they don't all have to be narrow. Have you considered getting them mad by a local joinery firm? Our French doors are 0.9m wide each door and fold back 180 degrees when open. I'm not sure if you have the room to do this but it's worth considering. I think they are beautiful-photo attached (sorry still a work in progress so photos not the best!)
Claire
8 years agoHelen C
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