ᐅ Door to the hallway or sliding door?

We have a door to the living room that we would actually prefer not to have swinging into the room. It could be opened almost 180 degrees, but switches and other controls are planned to be installed in that area. So, the options are either a sliding door or to have the door open into the hallway instead.

Until now, I have always thought that a door, if anything, should open into the room. By the way, this door would mostly remain open.

A consultant from the house builder suggested having the door open into the hallway. Since it will mostly be open anyway, it wouldn’t cause any inconvenience there. Also, the side of a door that doesn’t open usually looks more appealing when framed by the door trim, which would then be visible from the living room.

As I said, the door would mostly stay open, and we would probably only close it in the evening when we watch a louder movie. A sliding door can also be left open, of course. However, if it is designed to slide into the wall, the construction is more complex and requires more maintenance.

On the other hand, I find the idea of a door opening into the hallway a bit odd, though I can’t really explain why. Our house-building consultant would do it that way, and my wife also likes the door opening to the hallway. What do you think?

I would also have the door open into the hallway. If it opens into the living room, it will be right in the way when open, won't it? Just put the switch on the side where the door doesn’t open...

We asked ourselves the same question.

In the living room, I found the door inconvenient, no matter if it opened to the left or right.

Now the door opens into the hallway and rests against the wall facing the kitchen.

Our design consultant also mentioned that doors are usually designed to open into the room, but in this case, he also thought it made sense.

In your case, I would definitely not have the door open into the room, as it would extend into the space at a relatively narrow point. From the hallway side, it doesn’t create any visual obstruction and probably looks good. Will there be a wall at the end of the stairs?

Best regards,
Sabine

I would install a standard door to the hallway… but a sliding door would also be possible. I think I would base the decision on the cost.

Hello,

totally off-topic:

No light fixture connection in the kitchen and only one light fixture connection in the hallway?
Isn't that too dark?

Regards,

Dirk