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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michtrue
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Andrew
5 years agoJonathan
5 years agoCould you have vertical glass panels to tie in with the paneling on the original doors?
michtrue
5 years agoOoh 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!
Jonathan
5 years agoAndrew
5 years agoOr 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.
Daisy England
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5 years agoI 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?
minnie101
5 years agoI know these are crittall and Victorian but just trying to find photos to visualise the 2 door styles together
michtrue
5 years agoEmmanuelle 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!
michtrue
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