We all want our homes to have the perfect combination of being a wonderful space to live in, and something that holds, or even builds, on its value. There have been many home improvement trends over recent years to help us achieve this, with one of the most popular being a move towards open-plan living. However, as our tastes have changed, and the way we use our homes shifts, there has been a surge in homeowner demand for a more sectional, private, ‘broken plan’ living style. One of the most successful ways of achieving this is through internal doors with glass, creating a sense of separation and togetherness at the same time.
These modern internal doors with glass can take many different forms, including space saving internal sliding doors. We thought it was time to look at the Sussex aluminium internal doors that are on offer, if broken plan living is your goal.
What is broken plan living?
Open-plan living took off in the 1950s, spurred by artists like Andy Warhol living in their airy hybrid workspace-homes in New York’s trendiest districts. The masses followed, ripping down walls and partitions to create huge living spaces that allowed occupants to be ‘as one’. This creates a great sense of light and openness, it is not always practical, especially in the modern family.
Much of the shift away from open-plan living came from the global lockdowns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As home became work, an open-plan layout posed problems. There was a desire to create different zones that fulfilled their own purposes, providing privacy and peace for those who needed to work or relax.
And so broken plan living was born. The idea is to create a feeling of open space and connection, but also introduce zones and spaces with a core function. These broken plan layouts offer subtle separation where it is needed, without shutting any part of the home away entirely.
Internal glass doors: time for a break-up
Initially broken plan living was brought to life by changing floor finishes, split levels and semi-permanent partitions to create individual areas, but this either failed to create enough division, or disrupted the flow of light throughout the home. And that’s where internal doors with glass swept in to save the day.
Adding internal sliding doors to your home gives you the best of both worlds. Modern internal doors with glass allow you to create breakout spaces where you can enjoy your privacy, but the different depths of glazing means that light and connection can continue throughout your home.
Choosing the right internal glass doors
When you choose to add glass internal doors to your home, you need to think about the way they both look and work. Sussex aluminium internal doors from Bowalker Doors seamlessly blend style with practicality and energy efficiency, allowing you to create separate spaces, while still keeping them warm and bright.
If you don’t have a lot of room to play with, then space saving internal sliding doors can be a brilliant solution. When open, these can bring all the benefits of open plan living, but with the added advantage of being able to close off any space that you choose, to provide a sense of calm and quiet. This means that you can take important work calls without being disturbed, shut off the sound of the football, or prevent the smell of cooking reaching your clean washing!
Bowalker Doors has decades of experience in crafting stunning Sussex homes. Pop into our Hickstead showroom today to find out more about what we can offer.
