internal doors too big - tell me if I’m going mad!
mrstayler
3 years ago
I have an issue with our internal doors but my husband thinks I’ve lost the plot!
We have a small family bathroom with just enough room for all the usual bath, sink etc. But the door opens into the room and makes it feel a lot smaller.
We are just about to have the whole bathroom redone and I’m keen to get the door changed.
Has anyone had a similar problem and found a work able solution? Also did it make much of a difference to the feel of the room?
Thanks
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Sonia
3 years agoI have a rather tiny bathroom and the door opens into it. It doesn’t bother me, but it obviously bothers you. You could have it opening outwards, but it will depend what’s on the other side, for example I can’t do that as it would open out onto the top of the stairs. Another option would be pocket doors but that will entail quite a bit of work to change the wall to accept it.
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