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5 Issues No One Ever Tells You About When Using Sliding Doors for Your Extension — Including How Heavy They Can Be to Operate

The experts reveal the most common potential pitfalls of sliding doors to help you buy and install with confidence

Livingetc · Mar 13

6 Common Problems With Bifold Doors You Need to Know Before You Think About Installing Them, and How to Overcome Them

There are some potential issues to navigate with bifold doors — our experts share what they are and how best to avoid them for total project success

Livingetc · Mar 8

Did You Know You Should Pick Different Glazing for North-Facing Extensions? It Should be "Less About Chasing the Sun and More About Delivering Comfort," Say Designers

North-facing extensions need not feel gloomy or cold — but choosing the right glazing for the job is key. We asked the experts to reveal their 6 tips for design success

Livingetc · Feb 14

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5 Bifold Door Alternatives You Should Consider for Your Extension Project (and Which Is Most on Trend for 2025)

There's more to life than bifold doors — so broaden your horizons with these other styles that might suit your home, and your lifestyle, a little better

Livingetc · Mar 26, 2025

Sorry Bifolds — French Doors Are the Coolest Choice for Your Extension Right Now, and They're Anything but Basic

Sliding and bifold doors have their place, but for an effortlessly, timeless look, French doors could be the way forward

Livingetc · Mar 23, 2025

12 Ways to Use Bifold Doors That Will Connect Your House to the Garden in the Most Seamless Way

If creating a good connection between inside and out is top of your priority list, bifolding doors are still a good idea — here's how to elevate it

Livingetc · Mar 22, 2025

Is a picture window right for your home? Design pros share how to get them right to perfectly frame garden views

This is everything you need to know about picture windows to maximise the benefits they offer

Ideal Home · Feb 15, 2025

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Bifold vs sliding doors — industry experts reveal the pros and cons so you can choose the right patio doors for your home

If you're torn between bifold and sliding doors, we've broken down what you should consider

Ideal Home · Feb 8, 2025

How to choose patio doors — maximise your garden view and add the wow factor to your home with these expert tips

Expert tips on how to choose patio doors

Ideal Home · Feb 3, 2025

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