Sliding door yes or no
Hello!
We are currently debating back and forth and would like to hear your opinion (you are basically the deciding factor): The question is whether a second sliding door in the living room is useful or necessary, yes or no.
The attached image shows the green sliding door from the living room to the terrace; the question is whether it is necessary (alternatively, instead of the sliding door, we would install a regular door to the east for ventilation — see blue arrow).
Pros of the sliding door (green):
+ Creates a connection between the living area and the terrace
+ Cozy to lie on the couch with the sliding door open (with insect screen)
+ Looks very attractive
Cons of the sliding door:
- Not much traffic (most traffic is at the kitchen/dining sliding door, e.g., between terrace and refrigerator)
- Costs about 6,500 euros versus about 2,000 euros for fixed glazing or a hinged door
- Limited space for terrace furniture, since it shouldn’t be placed directly in front of the sliding door but still needs to fit under the 3m (10 ft) cantilever
We tend to be against it due to the high cost and the fact that we already have one sliding door. Of course, fixed glazing and a hinged door (blue arrow) also cost something, but there remains a price difference of approximately 4,500 euros. On the other hand, we wonder if we might regret not installing it...
What do you think?
Hello!
We are currently debating back and forth and would like to hear your opinion (you are basically the deciding factor): The question is whether a second sliding door in the living room is useful or necessary, yes or no.
The attached image shows the green sliding door from the living room to the terrace; the question is whether it is necessary (alternatively, instead of the sliding door, we would install a regular door to the east for ventilation — see blue arrow).
Pros of the sliding door (green):
+ Creates a connection between the living area and the terrace
+ Cozy to lie on the couch with the sliding door open (with insect screen)
+ Looks very attractive
Cons of the sliding door:
- Not much traffic (most traffic is at the kitchen/dining sliding door, e.g., between terrace and refrigerator)
- Costs about 6,500 euros versus about 2,000 euros for fixed glazing or a hinged door
- Limited space for terrace furniture, since it shouldn’t be placed directly in front of the sliding door but still needs to fit under the 3m (10 ft) cantilever
We tend to be against it due to the high cost and the fact that we already have one sliding door. Of course, fixed glazing and a hinged door (blue arrow) also cost something, but there remains a price difference of approximately 4,500 euros. On the other hand, we wonder if we might regret not installing it...
What do you think?
What is outside the door?
Blinds or possibly sun louvres?
Otherwise, with a sliding door that has one fixed glass panel and blinds, make sure that the blinds can be removed from the guide rails, so that you can clean the blinds from the inside on the fixed glass panel after 20 years...
Blinds or possibly sun louvres?
Otherwise, with a sliding door that has one fixed glass panel and blinds, make sure that the blinds can be removed from the guide rails, so that you can clean the blinds from the inside on the fixed glass panel after 20 years...
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