Style of Door into new kitchen extension.
Hello Houzzers,
I'm after some advice for Doors into my new kitchen extension. I am drawn towards Glass double doors into the room bit worried how they will work with my lovely 1930s doors.
I love the light and space we have created but for privacy think opaque glass might be better?
The opening is 1400mm wide if I have double doors where will the light switches go?
we have so many decisions to make hope you guys can help.
Thanks
Michelle
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- 7 years ago
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7 years ago- 7 years agoCould you have vertical glass panels to tie in with the paneling on the original doors?
- 7 years ago
Ooh They look good, I've not seen any like that before, do you think a single door or double doors, not sure if 1400 is wide enough for double?
Here is a photo of our style door with glass in the top, but I worry that we are trying to match it up to much, and if it's not exactly the same it will look odd!
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Or something like this from Jeld-Wen.
As Jonathan points out available in 686mm width so double doors would be 1372mm.£150 each from Screwfix. Other suppliers are available - and may be cheaper.
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I would also opt for timber doors painted black but would keep it in style with the bifolds. Apologies for the awful photoshop but one with architrave and one without. I do take your husband's point but in all likelihood will the door stay open anyway?
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I know these are crittall and Victorian but just trying to find photos to visualise the 2 door styles together
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Emmanuelle I have the old kitchen door I have been toying with the idea of painting it black just not sure if it will work,
I could give it ago to see what it looks like I've got some off Black paint in the garage!
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Emmanuelle