Bi-folding doors are becoming increasing popular among homeowners, interior designers and architects for their seamless ability to blend indoor and outdoor spaces while adding a touch of modern elegance. In this blog, we’ll look at how bi-fold doors may change your house to make it feel more spacious, welcoming, and in tune with nature.
Maximise space!
It’s not something you might think of straight away, but bi-fold doors allow for a maximised space within the home. They can be installed both on internal and external walls of the home, being able to connect and open up two rooms together or open out onto your patio/garden. This makes bi-fold doors into an ideal addition to a small living area.
Bi-fold doors are constructed by a series of panels that, when opened, fold up against the wall. Pulled from the centre, folding all of the doors in one swift motion, quickly allow you access to the garden. Rather than swinging out, the doors fold against each other which creates extra space in the living area. You also won’t need to worry about the doors coming into contact with another person or hitting furniture, as they’re neatly tucked away.
If you own an apartment or flat rather than a home, folding doors are a still a great way to add space and can seamlessly open up to a balcony or roof garden.
More natural light
This is a more obvious benefit of bi-fold doors, but they allow a huge amount of natural light to enter your property. This natural light can make your space seem larger than it is, it’s also been proven to have a big positive effect on both your mood and wellbeing.
The slimline frames and wide apertures give you more of a view of your outside surroundings and increase the connection you have with your garden. This is a huge benefit in the summer as the flow from the outside space to the inside space is merges into one, almost acting as an extension of the property.
This makes bi-fold doors great for a garden party, letting guests easily transition between the snack table indoors and the BBQ in the sunshine.
Ideal in all weather
In Britain the talk of BBQs in the sunshine is all well and good, but what about when the weather isn’t as pleasant? With bi-fold doors you get the feeling of being surrounded by nature without having to brave the elements.
Watch the rain fall or wind blow all from the comfort of your own living space, without compromising your comfort! When the weather finally does come good, this is your chance to open up your doors fully to let the warm summer breeze into your home.
Aesthetically pleasing
One reason why people chose to replace their entire walls with panels of bi-folding doors is to create an open, airy space that becomes the focal point of the home. Bi-fold doors create an overall contemporary feel to a modern home project.
They’re strong but lightweight which makes them versatile in how you can install them and how little space they take up.
Versatility of the Frames
The doors are extremely versatile meaning you can open them to any width, even choosing where the door ‘leaves’ split (where the frames are separated). This means you can fully open your doors, just a few frames at a time or just use a single door for coming-and-going. You can also choose which way the doors hinge.
This flexibility gives bi-fold doors the advantage over sliding patio doors. You can also have small and large apertures and a select number of leaves, meaning they can be effective and suitable for many different spaces.
Some architects and homeowners opt for bi-fold doors with floating corner posts. This takes opening up your space to a completely different level where two walls of your property are replaced with panels of bi-folding doors. This means you can have either a fixed or moving corner post, depending on your property. This is like not having a corner post at all because the doors that create the corner can both retract to completely open your room on two sides.
Improved security
Despite all the aesthetic features that come with bi-fold doors, we know that you also want to make sure your home is secure. You may be thinking that installing bi-folding doors will allow for intruders to see possessions in your home and encourage a break in. However, bi-fold doors are created with extra security in mind. Exterior bi-fold doors have a locking system that is spread over multiple points of the sliding track and a hidden inline tracking system. This means the doors are sturdy, durable and near impossible for them to be taken off their tracks.
There are a range of different locks for bi-fold doors such as twin point, drop bolts, childproof locks and keyed locks. We design and install our Mod-lok Bifold doors using high-quality materials. To help you get the best out of your doors so that they are robust and durable for years to come.
Installing curtains or blinds adds another extra layer of security and adds privacy to your property. You can also get bi-fold security screens installed. These mesh doors fit on the outside of your bi-fold doors and allows you to open your doors at night and throughout the day without the worry of thieves.
Energy efficient
As well as being designed with security in mind, bi-fold doors also are designed with energy efficiency in mind. Made with double-glazed or triple-glazed glass and advanced sealing technology that help insulate your home, keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This can lead to savings on your utility bills.
Want to transform your home with bi-fold doors? At Bingley Windows and Glass, we have many designs and style options that are made to suit your home. Get in contact with us today for a free quote.