Sliding Glass Doors the ideal choice
Keeping up with the latest furnishing trends also means discovering new solutions that reinterpret the materials that have always been used. As in the case of sliding glass doors, the subject of this article.
This type of fixtures is experiencing a period of well-deserved success. The reason is to be found above all in their lightness and transparency, characteristics that immediately refer to an idea of elegance that is as discreet as it is evident. These are windows capable of combining the class of glass doors with the practicality of sliding doors. A combination that gives life to furnishing details capable of finding a place in both private homes and professional environments.
Let's go deeper, then, into the role of sliding glass doors, emphasizing which details need to be considered more carefully.
Possible applications of sliding glass doors
A real piece of furniture, sliding doors with glass doors can be used in different contexts. One of the characteristics that perhaps cannot be highlighted enough is their versatility.
Obviously, these windows can be used to separate two rooms, while maintaining a view of the rooms at the same time. An ideal choice when living rooms and kitchens are involved.
Secondly, these fixtures let through a lot of light. It is therefore an ideal choice in rooms without windows, where it is necessary to exploit every possible light source. We explored this dynamic in the article: "Rooms without windows: how to increase the light thanks to internal doors?"
It should not be forgotten that sliding doors of this type can also be used to create a sort of mobile barrier between internal and external environments. For example if you have a small veranda or a garden. It is a variation compared to the classic folding door, which is usually the preferred alternative in these situations.
Attention to detail
Among the details that you need to pay more attention to when choosing a sliding glass door are the finishes. It's not just about style, or aesthetics. Understanding which type of glass is most suitable for you allows you to obtain exactly the desired result in terms of privacy, lighting, practicality and functionality. The alternatives in this field are quite numerous. The most common options, in any case, are those represented by decorated, satin and glossy glass.
In the first case, it is possible to mention models such as this casket door with customizable glass. These are alternatives that play with transparency to offer a sophisticated look, without neglecting privacy. The frosted glass doors, on the other hand, separate the spaces perfectly, while allowing the light to filter through. Also in this case, privacy is guaranteed, as can be seen thanks to this sandblasted glass casket door with a transparent design.
Finally, the sliding doors with glossy glass doors. This is the ideal alternative if your goal is to let in as much light as possible.
Other details to take into account
After choosing the door model and the type of door, it is good to focus on other details. Starting with the installation. In this sense, it is necessary to consider above all in which type of environment the window will be installed. There are many questions to ask yourself, and they don't just concern the presence of sufficient space.
Above all, the structure of the door should be considered. The flush alternatives, for example, run parallel to the wall, and therefore it is good to keep in mind that free space must be left in the vicinity of the frame. The internal options, on the other hand, "disappear" within the walls, but their installation requires the carrying out of masonry works.
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