French doors and patio doors with a continental twist
We all love travelling around and exploring new countries. Beautiful views of the natural world, the tastiest food and the different cultures of the different places. It is a great way to become one with the world. Walking past or vising traditional buildings has always been one of the interesting parts of a trip. Seeing the different styles and elements of homes abroad can be very inspiring. If you love travelling and you want to implement some of your favourite countries into your home then take inspiration, make mood boards, take photos and figure out what will work in your home.
We are starting to see homes injecting a continental twist, let’s talk about French doors.
French Doors
French Door
What is a French door?
Stating in the name, the door originates from France and dates back to the 17th century when France was at war with Italy. They were made from wood and glass and wrought iron which was mainly focused on style. They were originally called French windows, but overtime became widely popular door for people to have in their homes, as it brought in light and is very functional.
During the 17th century, there were constant changes in building construction. Because of the Renaissance architecture focused on symmetry, proportion, regularity and geometry. This created the necessity for the separate glass panes that you see today on French doors. Incorporating windows into doors allowed for people to have more light in their homes before electricity existed, which was great for rooms that didn’t have windows.
French doors were previously made from wood and wrought iron for style purposes. As time passed, rigid materials like PVC and aluminium also came into fashion because of their strength and lightweight properties, however now you can get French doors in aluminium, timber and UPVC. The new materials introduced means that the natural beauty of the doors is combined with flexibility and safety.
French doors are beautiful and will give your home an elegant and luxurious feel. When open, they’re a beautiful entrance to your garden, when closed they’re classically elegant, but safe and secure too. It is the chic style that constantly wins over hearts. You can create a distinctive look by opting for Georgian bars or colours that will compliment both the outside and the inside of your home.
Patio door
The sliding glass door now known as the patio door was first introduced as a significant element of pre-war International style architecture in Europe and North America. The patio door was influenced by the sliding Shōji and Fusuma panel door in traditional Japanese architecture. After the war, the doors were still being installed around the world, from hotels and motels to homes.
Patio door is a type of sliding door in architecture and construction. It’s a glass window opening in a structure which turns it into a door mainly used as a ‘back door’ which provides door access from a room to the outdoors bringing in natural light and fresh air.
What makes patio doors so interesting and beautiful is that the wide opening creates an indoor-outdoor experience. Unlike French doors, patio doors have less panels and more glass which makes them almost look invisible. If you are after a modern look for your home, patio doors would work perfectly.
Both patio and French doors are a fantastic way of creating an elegant and modern in-between the outside and the inside of your home. So when it comes to choosing the correct back door, take a step back to figure out the characteristics of your home and style.
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