Sliding doors to maximise space

Optimising space has become a priority in modern homes and environments, where design increasingly meets functionality. Sliding doors represent an innovative solution to this need, ideal for both residential spaces and working environments. This guide will explore everything you need to know about retractable doors, explaining their benefits and the different materials and styles available.

Sliding doors, also called sliding doors, are a modern alternative to traditional hinged doors. Unlike the latter, retractable doors do not take up space when opened, as they are designed to slide inside the walls or ceiling. This frees up more living space and creates a larger, more comfortable room.

Traditional doors take up valuable space as they move, a ‘luxury’ that many modern homes cannot afford. Flush sliding doors, on the other hand, disappear completely into the wall, freeing up space and giving interiors a minimalist and elegant look. In addition, sliding doors are an ideal choice for optimising space in small rooms, such as studio apartments.

Sliding doors are also a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for separating two different rooms without the need for fixed walls. Thanks to their versatility and the wide range of materials and finishes available, they can be perfectly integrated with the style of the surrounding furniture and create a feeling of continuity between spaces.

In addition, sliding doors offer more privacy and soundproofing than traditional hinged doors. Thanks to their clutter-free opening system, it is possible to enjoy more usable space within rooms without having to worry about the footprint of door leaves.

Learn more about the advantages of this design solution by visiting our guide on flush sliding doors.

By choosing the right counterframe, you can ensure that your door slides perfectly and quietly. There are standard options or those dedicated to plasterboard walls, as explained in the Cavity slider pocket door: selection guide. Installing a counterframe allows you to conceal the tracks of the door, the mechanism that makes it slide and also the handle, if any. Furthermore, with some types of counterframes it is possible to choose whether to slide the door to the right or left, making the use of space more flexible.

Sliding doors can be equipped with safety systems to prevent accidental opening or to prevent fingers from being crushed when closing. For example, the closing system can be fitted with a handle with a lock to prevent the door from accidentally moving, or a brake to slow down the closing process and make it less risky to use the door.

Easily integrate flush doors into your design project by reading this detailed guide.

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