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10 Ways to Use Steel-framed Doors Inside
No longer just for exteriors, these elegant industrial-style doors now open up a host of internal possibilities
The popularity of steel-framed glass doors looks set to continue as they move across the external threshold and into our interiors. Subtle design tweaks take the doors from factory-themed utility to elegant townhouse, making them a versatile choice for both period properties and new builds. Here are 10 examples that show how this style can be used in place of a partition.
2. Try a creative compromise
Those tempted to try open-plan living could be convinced by steel-framed doors as a handy halfway house. This plant-filled kitchen captures the feel of a Victorian orangery, despite being a brand-new addition. Matching flooring throughout both rooms ensures continuity, while the glass doors offer versatile open-plan-living ‘lite’.
Those tempted to try open-plan living could be convinced by steel-framed doors as a handy halfway house. This plant-filled kitchen captures the feel of a Victorian orangery, despite being a brand-new addition. Matching flooring throughout both rooms ensures continuity, while the glass doors offer versatile open-plan-living ‘lite’.
3. Section off a sleep space
Chic folding doors provide privacy for this bijou apartment bedroom when combined with lightweight curtains. The wider-than-normal doorway improves movement around the bed beyond, making the room feel more spacious.
Chic folding doors provide privacy for this bijou apartment bedroom when combined with lightweight curtains. The wider-than-normal doorway improves movement around the bed beyond, making the room feel more spacious.
4. Ditch the dark hallway
Steel and glass doors frame the tiled hallway of this Victorian home, punctuating the black-accented scheme with graphic lines and introducing glimpses into the living area beyond.
Replacing a hallway wall with steel-framed doors can work especially well in smaller properties – enhancing light while maintaining some separation.
Steel and glass doors frame the tiled hallway of this Victorian home, punctuating the black-accented scheme with graphic lines and introducing glimpses into the living area beyond.
Replacing a hallway wall with steel-framed doors can work especially well in smaller properties – enhancing light while maintaining some separation.
5. Open up the office
Keep a connection to the rest of the house with elegant steel-framed doors that elevate the entrance of a home office, while also sectioning off a quiet space. This neat study uses peacock-patterned wallpaper to create visual interest in the room, as well as from outside it.
Keep a connection to the rest of the house with elegant steel-framed doors that elevate the entrance of a home office, while also sectioning off a quiet space. This neat study uses peacock-patterned wallpaper to create visual interest in the room, as well as from outside it.
6. Fulfil a flat’s potential
This impressive apartment has been carved out of a much larger period building. The open-plan living area and galleried mezzanine receive masses of light from full-height south-facing windows. steel-framed doors take advantage of the enviable aspect, partitioning the kitchen without creating a gloomy room.
This impressive apartment has been carved out of a much larger period building. The open-plan living area and galleried mezzanine receive masses of light from full-height south-facing windows. steel-framed doors take advantage of the enviable aspect, partitioning the kitchen without creating a gloomy room.
7. Lend intimacy to lofty living areas
The commercial origins of this Victorian dairy have been maintained via minimalist monochrome decor and poured concrete floors. steel-framed doors provide an uninterrupted view through the depth of the building (over 15 metres), while also allowing a cocoon-like nook to be created between the lofty living and kitchen spaces.
The commercial origins of this Victorian dairy have been maintained via minimalist monochrome decor and poured concrete floors. steel-framed doors provide an uninterrupted view through the depth of the building (over 15 metres), while also allowing a cocoon-like nook to be created between the lofty living and kitchen spaces.
Elongated rectangular framing lends an Art Deco element to the door design.
8. Prettify your pantry
Those lucky enough to enjoy a capacious kitchen (or who are planning a large extension) could do well to partition off a purpose-built pantry space. This carefully crafted cupboard is stacked full of storage and artfully enclosed with steel-framed doors. One for those who maintain an immaculately ordered dry-goods selection.
Those lucky enough to enjoy a capacious kitchen (or who are planning a large extension) could do well to partition off a purpose-built pantry space. This carefully crafted cupboard is stacked full of storage and artfully enclosed with steel-framed doors. One for those who maintain an immaculately ordered dry-goods selection.
9. Make the link
Use steel-framed doors to connect a kitchen extension to a nearby living area. This unusual arched design acts as an attractive architectural feature, as well as an effective conduit for light. The metal-framed style also ties in with the larger doors chosen for the exterior opening.
Use steel-framed doors to connect a kitchen extension to a nearby living area. This unusual arched design acts as an attractive architectural feature, as well as an effective conduit for light. The metal-framed style also ties in with the larger doors chosen for the exterior opening.
10. Increase practicality
Carefully configuring this London mews house to feel as spacious as possible involved heightening doorways and incorporating an old garage into the interior area. Fitting steel-framed doors between the kitchen-diner and living room makes for a smart statement, as well as a practical division from cooking noise and smells.
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Carefully configuring this London mews house to feel as spacious as possible involved heightening doorways and incorporating an old garage into the interior area. Fitting steel-framed doors between the kitchen-diner and living room makes for a smart statement, as well as a practical division from cooking noise and smells.
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Would you like steel-framed doors in your home? Let us know in the Comments.
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These minimalist interior doors mimic the industrial-inspired style chosen for the conservatory beyond, providing pleasing cohesion between old and new areas of the house. When planning an addition involving steel-framed doors, consider how they will work (visually) with nearby windows, to avoid a distracting mismatch of styles.