Bi-fold doors are often associated with sleek modern extensions, but timber bi-folds are just as at home on a period cottage or a classic Victorian rear return.
Contemporary
For a modern extension, choose slim engineered-oak stiles in a dark grey or off-black finish for maximum glass and minimal frame. A flush threshold keeps the transition to the patio seamless.
Heritage
On a period property, a painted softwood bi-fold in a heritage colour, with a traditional cill and ovolo detailing, opens up the garden without jarring against the architecture.
Configuration ideas
- Three-leaf sets with a single traffic door for everyday use
- Even-numbered sets that fold neatly to one side
- Corner arrangements that open two walls at once for open-plan living
Whatever the style, the principle is the same: let in light and connect the room to the garden, in a material that ages gracefully.
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