Nowadays, bright and lift-flooded rooms are very much in vogue. After all, large rooms create space and promote togetherness. But what happens if you prefer to close the door behind you while cooking or want to watch TV undisturbed in the living room? A good alternative to make rooms appear large and bright, but still create privacy, is to install sliding glass doors.
These come in different sizes and mounting types. A sliding door can consist of several leaves or a single part and is characterized by the fact that it does not require a swivel area to open and close, but is guided on rails. Whether made of frosted or colored glass, even when closed, the sliding door lets in enough light to create an expansive room environment. Even windowless rooms get enough brightness despite the closed door. This means that less additional lighting needs to be used, which also reduces electricity costs.
Even though in recent years sliding glass doors were mainly found in offices, they are enjoying new popularity in today's interior design. Thus, the trend of large rooms and open living can be maintained, and at the same time a room can be optimally structured and divided. When choosing sliding doors, prospective buyers should seek advice from a professional. Depending on the type of glass, a sliding door can provide additional noise and sound insulation, and the use of safety glass can prevent breakage.
Source: Room Show/Glass and Fittings
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