Bifold doors have become one of the most popular choices for home renovations in the UK. There are many reasons why bifold doors can make a great addition to your property, however, they can be a more expensive alternative to other more traditional styles. Ultimately, you get what you pay for and you need to figure out what works best for you and your home.
Surroundings
If you are looking to bring the outside in and make the most of your home’s surroundings, a bifold door will help you do just that. This design trend is all about blending the outdoors with the indoors to create the illusion of space and allow you to enjoy nature’s best assets from the comfort of your home. If you don’t have a garden, bifold doors can also be installed inside to create a flexible living space. If you’re having guests over a need more space, bifold doors can be a lifesaver.
Space
When bi-fold doors are open they take up very little space meaning they cause virtually no disturbance to your home’s natural flow. Unlike patio doors, which must slide behind another window or door, bi-fold doors collapse back on themselves offering the benefit of opening up your wall completely and opening up space.
Security
Bifold doors include multiple locking points across the structure making them some of the most secure patio doors available, especially when made from aluminium. Bifold doors should be fitted on completely enclosed tracks so intruders can’t gain access by lifting them out of their track.
Versatile
There is a misconception that bifold doors are only suited for modern and are now available in a variety of styles, configurations and designs which look in place in traditional homes. Bi folds can enhance homes of every size including completely bespoke designs to suit unconventional layouts. When the doors are folded back they can either do so inwardly or outwardly, so you can choose which set-up suits your home best.
The flexibility of the bifold structure means you can change as often as the British weather from opening all the way for sun to closing completely against a storm.
Practical
A bi folding door has a crucial advantage over a sliding door in that it can be folded into a much smaller space. This allows for a more complete breakdown of the barrier between the interior and exterior of your property. A sliding door cannot be collapsed into an area smaller than the smallest panel, while a folding door will sit on the side in a nice neat stack, allowing house-guests to easily mill around the area between your living room, kitchen and garden.
You’ll get different levels of collapsibility depending on the number of panels your door comprises, and the way that they are arranged. By reversing the direction of your doors, you’ll create a little bit more space either on the interior or exterior of the door.
If you are looking to install bi folding doors in your home ready for the summer, we offer a free design service that will help you achieve the perfect look. For more information, get in touch.
